After hiring C.C. DeVille, they changed their name to the more edgy ''Poison'' and started working their way up the L.A. Club scene. In 1986 they recorded their debut album ''Look What the Cat Dragged In'', which was made successful by their massive hit ''Talk Dirty to Me'', whose video was played on a constant rotation on MTV. Poison's next album, the fan favorite ''Open Up and Say... Ahh!'' was carried on the shoulders of the chart topping ballad ''Every Rose Has Its Thorn'', written by Bret Michaels about his girlfriend cheating on him with Quiet Riot frontman Kevin DuBrow. Poison's third album, Flesh & Blood, showed Poison's more mainstream side. After Flesh & Blood came out, Poison started going downhill. C.C. DeVille was in a constant drug binge and couldn't be found. When Poison was slated to play Unskinny Bop for the MTV Movie Awards, C.C. forgot what song to play and ripped into Talk Dirty To Me on live television. He was fired on the spot.
Guitarist Ritchie Kotzen was brought in to record the album Native Tongue, which showed a new creative turn for the band. Ritchie was a good guitarist, but was thrown out of the band for sleeping with drummer Rikki Rocketts fiance. Poison then brought in Blues Saraceno as guitarist, with whom they recorded ''Crack A Smile...And More!'', one of Poison's lost gems.
After years of disconnection, C.C. DeVille came back to Poison for a full reunion. They have since toured with many acts, including KISS. They are currently planning a summer tour with fellow hair metal elite Cinderella and have just released a new 20th anniversary greatest hits cd.
In the 2007 game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the track "Talk Dirty to Me" is featured.
There are other artists with the same name:
2) Poison is a German Death/Thrash Metal band, formed in 1982.
Named "Poison (ger)" on Last FM
3) Poison was a Japanese hardcore punk band formed in 1982. Their sound is a mix of traditional Japanese hardcore and metal. The band later changed their name to Poison Arts.
4) Poison is an American Heavy/Speed Metal band, formed in 1983.
5) Poison is an American funk group formed in the '70s
6) Poison was a Finnish band formed by Albert Järvinen
7) For the Garage punk/blues rock band formed in 1984 in Austin, Texas. Originally active from 1984 to 1987, the band played a reunion show in 2000. See Poison 13
So Tell me Why
Poison Lyrics
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I'd like to put to bed the lies
I'd like to throw away the past
And show you how I feel inside
Ooh, I'll be your taxi and your driver
I'll be your road if you need
I'd like to push and push and push
But your river of emotion for me
Flows like a dried up stream
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
You make my blood boil hot
And my heart beat like a drum
I wanna do to you girl
Things that ain't never been done
From the rain I'll be your shelter
From the cold I'll be your heat
I'll push and push and push
To make you pleased
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
So tell me your reason
For tearing me up inside
Girl you gotta tell me why
But your river of emotion for me
Flows like a dried up stream
So tell me why
So tell me why
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
The lyrics of Poison's song "So Tell Me Why" express the frustration and confusion of the singer who is trying to understand why the person they love seems so cold and distant. The singer tries to reassure them that they want to leave the past behind and show their true feelings, but at the same time, they cannot help feeling rejected and hurt by the lack of emotional response they receive. The imagery of a dried-up river symbolizes the singer's sense of despair and hopelessness. They long for the other person's love and affection, but it seems to be beyond their reach.
The lyrics evoke a contrast between intense passion and icy detachment, which reflects the conflicting emotions of the singer. They want to be close to the one they love and make them happy, but at the same time, they feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the lack of reciprocity. The lines "You make my blood boil hot/ And my heart beat like a drum/ I wanna do to you girl/ Things that ain't never been done" express the singer's desire for intimacy and adventure, yet the coldness of the other person's response chills them to the bone.
Overall, the lyrics of "So Tell Me Why" convey a sense of longing, confusion, and frustration that many people can relate to. The singer's plea for understanding and their desire to bridge the emotional distance that separates them from their beloved make the song a powerful expression of love and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to put to rest the rumours
I want to end the rumors about us
I'd like to put to bed the lies
I want to stop the lies and false stories about our relationship
I'd like to throw away the past
I want to forget about the past and move forward with you
And show you how I feel inside
I want to express my true feelings to you
Ooh, I'll be your taxi and your driver
I'll take care of you and be there for you always
I'll be your road if you need
I'll support you in any way I can
I'd like to push and push and push
I want to go the extra mile to make you happy
Just to make you pleased
My ultimate goal is your satisfaction
But your river of emotion for me
Your feelings for me
Flows like a dried up stream
Seems to have faded away
So tell me why
Please explain to me
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
You are hard to please
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
Your lack of affection and warmth saddens me deeply
You make my blood boil hot
You make me passionate and excited
And my heart beat like a drum
You make my heart race with excitement and anticipation
I wanna do to you girl
I want to please you sexually
Things that ain't never been done
Explore new, exciting and intimate experiences together
From the rain I'll be your shelter
I'll protect and take care of you, no matter what
From the cold I'll be your heat
I'll warm you up and make you feel loved
So tell me your reason
Please explain to me why
For tearing me up inside
For hurting me emotionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rockett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Diegö Cönde
I'd like to put to rest the rumours
I'd like to put to bed the lies
I'd like to throw away the past
And show you how I feel inside
Ooh, I'll be your taxi and your driver
I'll be your road if you need
I'd like to push and push and push
Just to make you pleased
But your river of emotion for me
Flows like a dried up stream
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
You make my blood boil hot
And my heart beat like a drum
I wanna do to you girl
Things that ain't never been done
From the rain I'll be your shelter
From the cold I'll be your heat
I'll push and push and push
To make you pleased
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
So tell me your reason
For tearing me up inside
Girl you gotta tell me why
But your river of emotion for me
Flows like a dried up stream
So tell me why
So tell me why
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
So tell me why
Your satisfaction's like a heart of stone
So tell me why
Your love reaction chills me to the bone
Áron Papp
I've already heard this song about 100 times, but I can't get bored it. It's a fantastic hit from Poison. Thank you Poison 100 times!
boneshaker crane
You got good taste in music keep rocking too poison and brets soli albums
Áron Papp
@boneshaker crane Hail to Poison and long live to Bret!
Kathy Michelle Steele
This song decided to sneak back into my head last night. I hadn't listened to it for years! I don't know why I haven't though. I'm glad it's here!
Bret Michaels
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
Scott Melton
Poison was by far my favorite band of that era. They wrote some incredible songs including this one!!!
Sage Antone
I listened to this song when I graduated high school. 20 years later, I decided to go back to college & finish my degree, after dropping out. I just graduated this week, & I'm listening to this song again.
Bob
Good for you.. This band is awesome
boneshaker crane
Cool poison rocks
CaptAssassin
Good on you!