Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_the_Well_(band)
Studio albums
The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation (1999)
Tear From the Red (2001)
You Come Before You (2003)
Versions (2007)
The Tropic Rot (2009)
Wrecking Itself Taking You With Me
Poison the Well Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
laughing with eyes ablaze,
you said, "aren't we all?"
But I think I'm gonna die, though,
I think we are going to die.
You don't know what you're talking about,
my friend, life ain't that hard.
At some point, these days I have lost my way.
I can't find the road back,
I can't find the road back.
I've lost my--
You're going too fast and in the wrong direction.
Laughing with eyes ablaze,
you said, "aren't we all?"
Now I'm in this hole,
now I'm in this hole,
but I'm sure we're going to die, though...
You don't know what you're talking about,
my friend, life ain't that hard.
At some point, these days I have lost my way.
I can't find the road back,
I can't find the road back.
I've lost my way again.
You say you're trying not to lie to yourself (anymore, anymore),
that we become the words we hate (not anymore).
You say you're trying not to lie to yourself (anymore, anymore),
that we become the words we hate (not anymore, not anymore).
At some point, these days I have lost my way.
I can't find the road back,
I can't find the road back.
I've lost my way, not anymore, not anymore.
The lyrics of Poison the Well's song Wrecking Itself Taking You With Me, are a reflection of feeling lost and out of control. The opening lines set up the theme of the song - that the singer is moving too fast in the wrong direction and knows that things are not right. They express feelings of hopelessness and a lack of control; the singer is aware that something is wrong, but they have lost their way and cannot find their way back.
Throughout the song, the singer is grappling with the idea that they may be responsible for their current situation. They are questioning their behaviors and whether they have contributed to things getting so out of control. The lyrics "You don't know what you're talking about, my friend, life ain't that hard" are notable, as they serve as a reminder of the singer's own dismissiveness towards others' struggles.
The chorus, "At some point, these days I have lost my way. I can't find the road back, I can't find the road back. I've lost my way again," emphasizes the feeling of being lost and unable to find a way forward. However, by the end of the song, the viewpoint shifts, and the singer expresses a newfound determination to change. The repetition of "not anymore" serves as a declaration of their commitment to find their way back and to no longer deceive themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of Wrecking Itself Taking You With Me, explore feelings of being lost and out of control, and the process of acknowledging one's actions and their impact on their life. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-reflection and the willingness to change.
Line by Line Meaning
You're going too fast in the wrong direction,
laughing with eyes ablaze,
you said, "aren't we all?"
But I think I'm gonna die, though,
I think we are going to die.
You're moving too quickly in a negative direction,
Seemingly unconcerned, you said "aren't we all?"
But I'm genuinely afraid for my life
I believe that we are all doomed
You don't know what you're talking about,
my friend, life ain't that hard.
You're not aware of the reality,
It's easy for you to say that life isn't difficult.
At some point, these days I have lost my way.
I can't find the road back,
I can't find the road back.
I've lost my--
Recently I've become directionless,
I'm struggling to find my path,
I can't seem to get back on track,
I've lost my sense of direction
Now I'm in this hole,
now I'm in this hole,
but I'm sure we're going to die, though...
I find myself trapped in this mess,
I know we're all in a bad situation that doesn't seem to end,
I'm sure that things are going to end badly
You say you're trying not to lie to yourself (anymore, anymore),
that we become the words we hate (not anymore).
You say you're trying not to lie to yourself (anymore, anymore),
that we become the words we hate (not anymore, not anymore).
You claim that you're attempting to be truthful with yourself,
Realizing that we become the things we despise,
You affirm that you're not deceiving yourself anymore,
We don't become the things we hate anymore
At some point, these days I have lost my way.
I can't find the road back,
I can't find the road back.
I've lost my way, not anymore, not anymore.
Recently I've become directionless,
I'm struggling to find my path,
I can't seem to get back on track,
I've lost my sense of direction but now I'm starting to find my way again
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
G GA
This sounds MASSIVE, I'm surprised there was a PTW song I had never heard before! We need a return from the kings !
5ullen5tatue
The need to hear "as I ask" became my desire from needed escape from sufferings end which never really ends, the dead speak to me right from my very mouth. Am I but a gho57, a gho57 in a Gho57? Two mirrors face each other, with me between. Words I forget, just won't go away.
Ritch Carcass
“ Purple sabbath”another good formerly unreleased song
Randy Bateman
I love all PTW, but especially love this Versions and Tropic Rot era. Always hopeful we'll get more some day 🤞
A guy in his room
same, that stuff is so underrated. versions grew on me with every listen, one of the top hardcore albums for me
Aaron S
Appreciate you guys putting the catalog up! One of my favorite bands of all time 💚
CRUNCHY_ GWL
Nice to see you guys still active, much love.❤️
Bruce Roller
I've seen them twice and it was AWESOME!!!
acid drive
god this song makes me wish for a poison the well + static dress tour, almost feels like the latter got inspired just from this song alone
hyd
oh I thought this was on I/III, II/III, or III/III
great song
still hoping you guys pull a hopesfall and surprise us randomly with an amazing new album