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”.
Crown Vic Headlights
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
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Keep your eyes on the road try not to wrap your trunk around a tree
Whoaa got me feeling like im losing control
Whooaa like i'm gambling and losing it all
Didnt come from a long line of being corrupt
Just when that bottle comes around,
Whoaa got me feeling like im losing control
Whooaa like i'm gambling and losing it all
Thank your creator for it not any worse
Dont wanna put myself or anybody else in a hearse
Wearing my only shame as a crown
Not wanna show your face 'round your hometown
Thank your creator for it not any worse
Dont wanna put myself or anybody else in a hearse
Wearing my only shame as a crown
Thank your creator for it not any worse
Dont wanna put myself or anybody else in a hearse
Wearing my only shame as a crown
Not wanna show your face 'round your hometown
The lyrics to Poor Mans Poison's song Crown Vic Headlights have a dark and introspective tone. The crowning image in these lyrics is the Crown Victoria's headlights, which creep up on the singer and serve as a metaphor for the consequences of their actions catching up to them. The singer acknowledges their struggle with addiction, particularly to alcohol, and the gambling-like sensation of losing control that comes with it. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and shame for letting their addiction take over their life and recognizing the potential harm that it could cause to themselves and others.
The reference to not coming from a long line of being corrupt suggests that the singer knows that they have made choices that are not aligned with their values and that they are not proud of their actions. The repetition of the phrase "thank your creator for it not any worse" is both a recognition of the potential harm that could come from their addiction and a plea for the consequences to be merciful. The reference to wearing shame as a crown suggests that the singer is aware of the stigma that comes with addiction and is advocating for others to take responsibility for their actions as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Let them crown vic headlights creeping on me
I see the police car headlights in my rearview mirror and they are making me nervous.
Keep your eyes on the road try not to wrap your trunk around a tree
I need to focus on driving and not let my nerves distract me, or else I might crash my car.
Whoaa got me feeling like im losing control
The situation is making me feel like I am not in control of my own life.
Whooaa like i'm gambling and losing it all
I feel like I am taking a big risk and that it could end up with me losing everything.
Didnt come from a long line of being corrupt
I was not raised to be a dishonest or immoral person.
Just when that bottle comes around,
However, I struggle with alcohol and when it is offered to me, I cannot resist.
You know can't keep my self from tippin' it up
I am unable to control my desire to drink once I start.
Thank your creator for it not any worse
I am grateful that the situation is not worse than it currently is.
Dont wanna put myself or anybody else in a hearse
I do not want to end up dead or cause anyone else's death due to my actions.
Wearing my only shame as a crown
I am burdened by my own shame and it feels all-consuming.
Not wanna show your face 'round your hometown
I feel embarrassed and ashamed of my actions and do not want to face the judgment of those in my hometown.
Contributed by Maya R. 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.