PMP prides themselves on being a small town, independent band. In every aspect of their music including song writing, recording, mixing, and producing, from end to end, in-house. Some of PMP’s accomplishments include playing for their American troops stationed in Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). Then winning the title, “Best New Act In Country Music” on the nationally broadcasted show, “Texaco Country Showdown” in early 2013 at the famous Ryman Auditorium and home of the “Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville.
After a long hiatus from 2014-2019 PMP began releasing new music with the song “Hell’s Comin’ With Me”. In 2022, “Hell’s Comin’ With Me” made its way onto many streaming charts including getting as high as #2 on the global viral charts, just under Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”.
Black Sheep
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
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And I can see it in your eyes and so you call yourself my friend
And you've been holding out again
I've been hoping that you wouldn't be the one
But this black sheep on my back has been my sign of what's to come
And you've been holding out again
This is the last time and yes this is the end
I should've known one day you would betray my trust
When you find yourself alone
I'll just say I told you so
You've always been and you will always be
Nothing more than a memory
And nothing at all to me
I've been watching how your eyes move to the ground
And I hear you change your story every time that I'm around
And you've been holding out again
You can tell me what you won't say what you will
When I'm done with you, I don't like what you say I'll hit still
And you've been holding out again
This is the last time, and yes this is the end
I should've known one day you would betray my trust
I'll tell you now I never liked you all that much
And when you find yourself alone
I'll just say I told you so
You've always been and you will always be
Nothing more than a memory
If your friends ain't what you thought they once were
Then they ain't your brothers
No they ain't your brothers
And if your friends ain't what you thought they once were
Then they ain't your brothers
No they ain't your brothers
When you find yourself alone
I'll just say I told you so
You've always been and you will always be
Nothing more than a memory
When you find yourself alone
I'll just say I told you so
You've always been and will always be
Nothing more than a memory
And nothing at all to me
In "Black Sheep" by Poor Mans Poison, the lyrics reflect on the dishonesty and betrayal of a supposed friend. The singer claims to have had insight into the true nature of this friend, seeing things "for how they've really been." Despite this knowledge, the friend continues to deceive, "holding out again." The singer has a sense of foreboding, indicated by the "black sheep on my back" as a sign of what's to come. The singer confronts the friend and realizes that they never really liked them all that much. The song ends with the singer asserting that this person is "nothing more than a memory" and "nothing at all to me."
The lyrics of "Black Sheep" are emotionally charged and reflect on the hurt that comes from being betrayed by someone you thought was a friend. The black sheep on the singer's back indicates the burden that comes from carrying the weight of this deception. The friend is described as changing their story and avoiding eye contact, indicating their dishonesty. The song conveys a sense of finality, with the singer ending the relationship and insisting that this person will always be "nothing more than a memory."
Line by Line Meaning
I've been seeing things for how they've really been
I have been understanding things for what they truly are.
And I can see it in your eyes and so you call yourself my friend
I recognize the truth in your eyes and yet you consider yourself as my companion.
And you've been holding out again
You keep concealing valuable information once more.
I've been hoping that you wouldn't be the one
I trusted you in not doing what you have done.
But this black sheep on my back has been my sign of what's to come
However, this unfortunate situation I am in signifies a bad omen for things to come.
This is the last time and yes this is the end
This will be the ultimate occasion, and it will be the conclusion.
I should've known one day you would betray my trust
I should have been aware someday you would defy my reliance.
I'll tell you now I never liked you all that much
I will confess to you, I have never been fond of your presence.
When you find yourself alone
If you ever become lonely
I'll just say I told you so
I will simply remind you that I warned you.
You've always been and you will always be
You have habitually been, and will keep being
Nothing more than a memory
Nothing exceeding that of a recollection of the past experience.
And nothing at all to me
Furthermore, I do not have any interest in keeping you around.
I've been watching how your eyes move to the ground
I have been observing your eyes traveling towards the floor lately.
And I hear you change your story every time that I'm around
Also, I can hear that you alter your tale whenever I am near.
You can tell me what you won't say what you will
You can inform me whatever you'd like, but you will not disclose everything.
When I'm done with you, I don't like what you say I'll hit still
If I do not fancy what you say after I finish conversing with you, I may still strike you.
If your friends ain't what you thought they once were
If your friends are not who you envisioned them to be.
Then they ain't your brothers
This means they are not your companions.
When you find yourself alone
If you ever find yourself solitary
I'll just say I told you so
I will only remind you that I gave you advance notice.
You've always been and you will always be
You have continuously been and will endure as
Nothing more than a memory
A recollection of our past encounters.
And nothing at all to me
To me, you are of no importance whatsoever.
Contributed by Isabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John
on Hell's Comin' with Me
I love this song
Ss
on Georgia Law Man
"And high noon came a little too soon that day"
"Knockin on the bank on the back way out of town"
"With the marshal's boys never far behind
And then West Virginia out on the horizon"
Ss
on Georgia Law Man
This aint correct
Vee
on C'mon Down
"got the preacher man preaching bout living in sin" gets me every time, how did they wright this masterpiece.