Poison I.V. started with just Nate & Mike. They had been in bands together … Read Full Bio ↴Poison I.V. started with just Nate & Mike. They had been in bands together before & were tired of failures. This time they were serious. They soon recruited drummer, Tom Malloy & long time friend, Mike Smith on bass. The original line - up didn't work, being that they had to practice at Tom's house (a religious household that didn't allow vulgarities), Tom's drums were too bland, & Mike Smith didn't know how to play bass. After some convincing from Mike, Nate agreed to let Aron join the band on bass. He had equipment, a car for them to transport theirs, & a basement to practice in. In the early days in Aron's basement, the three would switch off instruments because they didn't have a drummer. They recorded a rough tape after about two practices to see how they sounded. To say the least, it wasn't great. Mike's father soon after agreed to let them practice at his house. After 4 practices, Poison I.V. recorded a CD, called L I.V.E. Soon after the recording, Nate suggested that Brennan XIII, whom he had played in The Gravedancers with play drums. After one practice, the band could see that Brennan was the best possible choice for drummer. The band soon after ran in to problems. At that point, they had only played one show. An acoustic set, that consisted of Nate & Mike (the only two members at the time) playing four songs. They needed shows & the weirdest things kept going wrong with every show that they booked. One venue had actually closed down a couple of weeks before the date of their show. Their musical ability & taste was growing. They changed their style into something more polished. Poison I.V. finally played their first show at Liam's Place, a bar in Wilkes-Barre in August of 2008 with their friend, Leppy singing as a guest on a few songs. After the show, Leppy joined the band. They decided to record "Death Ride" & the "We Didn't Write This" EP. They recorded the albums live. They finished recording & mixing the two of them in a total of 14 hours. After the release of the album, Aron left the band & was replaced by Ronnie Byorn (Shock Value). Ronnie left the band after a few months over a dispute & was replaced by Mike Wolak (Spirit Juice). ..

Spiral
Poison I.V. Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Exit
A necessity covered in pain
Driving me insane

I choose to drown in your wake

A nail driven into me
Again, again, and again

I fall short of hope
Tripped up by your rope

Exit
A necessity covered in pain
Drive me insane

Exit
A necessity covered in pain
Drive me insane
Spiral again

Caught in the spiral
You leave me for dark
Sinking and sinking

A hope I'll never see

I am wasting
In a room full of eyes

Everyone watching
Until the day I die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Poison I.V.'s song "Spiral" depict a sense of desperation and longing for escape from a toxic and painful relationship. The repeated mention of "Exit" indicates a desire to leave, to break free from the cycle of pain and despair. The singer acknowledges that this exit is necessary, but also recognizes that it is filled with agony. The line "Driving me insane" emphasizes the mental torment caused by remaining in this destructive relationship.

The imagery of drowning in someone's wake illustrates how the singer feels overwhelmed and consumed by the actions and presence of their partner. The metaphorical nail driven into them suggests a repeated and relentless pain inflicted by the other person. Despite this agony, the singer finds themselves unable to fully let go of hope and escapes, symbolized by being "tripped up by your rope."

The spiral mentioned in the chorus represents the cyclical nature of the relationship, indicating that the singer keeps getting drawn back into the same patterns despite their desire to break free. The partner is depicted as leaving the singer in darkness, while they sink deeper and deeper, portraying a sense of loss and hopelessness. The mention of being watched by others in a room full of eyes highlights the feeling of being trapped and observed, as if everyone is waiting for the singer's downfall.

Overall, "Spiral" is a poignant and emotional song that delves into the turmoil and struggle of a toxic relationship, where escape seems both necessary and elusive.

Line by Line Meaning

Exit
An escape from the current situation

A necessity covered in pain
Leaving is inevitable but comes with emotional suffering

Driving me insane
Causing extreme mental distress

I choose to drown in your wake
I willingly immerse myself in the aftermath of our relationship

A nail driven into me
The pain inflicted repeatedly

Again, again, and again
Repetitive cycle of suffering

I fall short of hope
I continuously fail to find hope

Tripped up by your rope
Your actions cause me to stumble and struggle

Caught in the spiral
Trapped in a never-ending cycle

You leave me for dark
You abandon me to darkness

Sinking and sinking
Slowly descending into despair