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”.
Friends With the Enemy
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
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Will I ever be free?
Will I ever be free?
I′ve been waitin' for the sunshine on my door
Will I ever be free?
Oh, Lord, set me free
You know you′ll never be free
When you're friends with the enemy
Workin' on a better way
Will I ever be free?
Will I ever be free?
Keepin′ on even though it′s oh- so far away
Will I ever be free?
Oh, Lord, set me free
You know you'll never be free
When you′re friends with the enemy
And then hard times keep comin' at the worst times
And it′s hard enough just to keep my head afloat
And I pray to God that I make it through december
I'll be on my way now walkin′ this stretch alone
I said I'll be on my way now walkin' this stretch alone
Never more will you see my face
Will I ever be free?
Will I ever be free?
Broken down but I′m holding out for better days
Will I ever be free?
Oh, Lord, set me free
You know you′ll never be free
When you're friends with the enemy
And then hard times keep comin′ at the worst times
And it's hard enough just to keep my head afloat
And I pray to God that I make it through december
I′ll be on my way now walkin' this stretch alone
And then hard times keep comin′ at the worst times
And it's hard enough just to keep my head afloat
Said that I'll pray to God that I make it through december
I′ll be on my way now walkin′ this stretch alone
Said I'll be on my way now walkin′ this stretch alone
The lyrics of Poor Man's Poison's "Friends With the Enemy" seem to reflect the pain of a person who is struggling to find freedom from a toxic relationship. The song conveys the despair and longing for a way out by asking the question, "Will I ever be free?" The lyrics express that the person has been waiting for the sunshine on their door, hoping for a new beginning, and a way out from their current situation. But despite their efforts to find a better way and keep going, it feels like it's always "oh so far away." Towards the end of the lyrics, the person acknowledges that hard times keep coming at worst times, but they will continue walking alone to get through the hardship.
The message of the song is that being friends with the enemy is never freeing. It's a trap that keeps people tied to their pain and won't let them leave. The song conveys the idea that sometimes you need to let go of toxic relationships or friendships to find freedom and a better way forward. The person's struggle for freedom is expressed through imagery of walking alone towards a better, brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Longing for something more
Feeling a desire for a better life
Will I ever be free?
Am I capable of achieving freedom?
I've been waitin' for the sunshine on my door
Hoping for a brighter future
Oh, Lord, set me free
Asking for divine help to attain freedom
You know you'll never be free
When you're friends with the enemy
Being close to those who harm you hinders your ability to be free
Workin' on a better way
Striving for improvement
Keepin' on even though it's oh-so far away
Persisting through hardship despite the distant reward
And then hard times keep comin' at the worst times
And it's hard enough just to keep my head afloat
Continuously facing adversity, making even survival difficult
I'll be on my way now walkin' this stretch alone
Choosing to move forward independently
Never more will you see my face
Ending toxic relationships and moving on
Broken down but I'm holding out for better days
Feeling defeated but maintaining optimism for the future
Said that I'll pray to God that I make it through december
Seeking divine intervention to endure the current trials
Contributed by Josiah H. 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.