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)
Zombies Are Good For Your Health
Poison the Well Lyrics
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Eyes pouring their little hearts. It didn't feel normal waking here
Religiously,
Thinking the same black thoughts.
As always you weren't lying next to me,
With that smirk on your face right then.
Were you giving me the images constantly flickering.
I'll take the advice passed down.
Starlit nights when I awoke from the cushioned coils,
Eyes pouring their little hearts. It didn't feel normal.
Nightmares stop reality, thinking the same black thoughts.
And this is the last time I'll be confused or compromise my emotions.
The lyrics to Poison the Well's song "Zombies Are Good For Your Health" explore themes of anxiety, nightmares, and questioning reality. The opening lines depict a jarring awakening from an unsettling dream, with the singer's eyes "pouring their little hearts" and a sense of unease permeating the scene. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be struggling with mental health or emotional issues, as they describe "thinking the same black thoughts" and feeling confused or compromised in their emotions.
The reference to zombies in the title and lyrics may symbolize a sense of being trapped or overwhelmed, mirroring the experience of being chased by an unstoppable, undead force. The line "I'll take the advice passed down" suggests a desire to find guidance or meaning in the face of this struggle, perhaps from a trusted source or tradition. However, the song also suggests that the singer is determined to break free from this cycle of fear and doubt, declaring "this is the last time I'll be confused" and asserting their own agency in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
This morning when I awoke from the cushioned coils,
I woke up feeling uncomfortable and uneasy.
Eyes pouring their little hearts. It didn't feel normal waking here
Tears were flowing down my eyes and the place didn't feel like home.
Religiously,
Without fail and with great devotion.
Thinking the same black thoughts.
Having negative and pessimistic thoughts constantly.
As always you weren't lying next to me,
You were nowhere to be found, as usual.
With that smirk on your face right then.
You were always amused by my misery.
Were you giving me the images constantly flickering.
Were you tormenting me with disturbing visions.
I'll take the advice passed down.
I'll heed the warning that has been given to me.
I see you on your side, bad luck.
I envision you facing misfortune.
Starlit nights when I awoke from the cushioned coils,
I was awakened by the stars in the sky, feeling uneasy.
Eyes pouring their little hearts. It didn't feel normal.
I was crying, and it didn't feel like a normal night.
Nightmares stop reality, thinking the same black thoughts.
My nightmares make me question reality and continue to have negative thoughts.
And this is the last time I'll be confused or compromise my emotions.
This is the end of me being unsure and not standing up for my feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HORNBROOK, DEREK MILLER, JEFFREY MOREIRA, RYAN MICHAEL PRIMACK
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