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”.
The Gallows
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
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All I ever wanted was,
Was true love,
And who's got it right,
Cause I feel I've got it wrong,
All these people walking around not knowing what they've done,
And you seem to know,
And I've tried for you for so long,
If only you could see,
And if you've got the cure,
Could you give it here to me,
I've been paying for this loneliness when loneliness is free
Singing,
Bring me to the gallows,
Oh bring me to my knees,
I'm still paying,
For all my mistakes,
But one day girl you'll see,
Who I'm trying to be
You can tell me I'm wrong,
But I see right through your games,
You can leave me with the questions,
You can leave me with the pain,
And you can take control,
And leave me with the blame,
You can take away my son but you can't take away the name
Singing,
Bring me to the gallows,
Oh bring me to my knees,
I'm still paying for all my mistakes,
But one day girl you'll see,
Who I'm trying to be
I said bring me to the gallows,
Oh just bring me to my knees,
I'm still paying,
For all my mistakes,
But one day girl you'll see,
Who I'm trying to be
Who I'm trying to be,
Said I'm trying to be,
More than you and me,
I'm trying to be
The lyrics to Poor Mans Poison's song The Gallows provide a reflection on the accumulation of wealth and material possessions, versus the desire for true love and understanding. The singer laments that society is too focused on who has the most, rather than who is content with what they have. He admits to feeling lost and unsure of himself, but believes that one day, he'll be able to show who he's truly trying to be. The lyrics also express frustration with someone who seems to hold power and control over the singer's life, leaving him with unanswered questions and a sense of pain.
The repeated line "Bring me to the gallows, oh bring me to my knees" creates a powerful visual image of being brought to a place of punishment and suffering. This line suggests that the singer is willing to face the consequences of his mistakes and take responsibility for his actions. He acknowledges that he's paying for the loneliness he's feeling, even though loneliness is something that's free to anyone who wants it.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of longing for something deeper and more meaningful than what society tells us to value. The singer is searching for true love and understanding, and is willing to face his mistakes in order to become the person he truly wants to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's got it all compared to who's got enough,
Who truly possesses everything they need, as opposed to just enough?
All I ever wanted was,
My ultimate goal and desire has always been...
Was true love,
...to find genuine love and affection.
And who's got it right,
Who has figured out the correct way to live their life?
Cause I feel I've got it wrong,
I feel as though I have made missteps and errors along the way.
All these people walking around not knowing what they've done,
It seems like so many people are unaware of the impact they have made on others.
And you seem to know,
You appear to have a firm grasp on...
What you think we should be,
...what you believe we should aspire to and become.
And I've tried for you for so long,
I have made a prolonged effort to please you.
If only you could see,
I wish you could understand...
And if you've got the cure,
If you know the solution or remedy for my situation...
Could you give it here to me,
...could you please share it with me?
I've been paying for this loneliness when loneliness is free
I've been suffering and sacrificing for something that is ultimately unnecessary or abundant.
Singing,
Singing out and expressing myself through music and lyrics,
Bring me to the gallows,
Take me to the point of punishment or execution,
Oh bring me to my knees,
Reduce me to a state of powerlessness and vulnerability.
I'm still paying,
I am still suffering the consequences of my past mistakes or choices,
For all my mistakes,
...for every misstep I have ever made.
But one day girl you'll see,
I won't be able to hide from the truth forever; you will eventually understand...
Who I'm trying to be
...the person I am trying so hard to become.
You can tell me I'm wrong,
You have the ability to deny my perspective or criticize my choices,
But I see right through your games,
However, I can see through your manipulations and tricks.
You can leave me with the questions,
You are free to abandon me with unanswered inquiries,
You can leave me with the pain,
...or with the resulting pain and hurt.
And you can take control,
You have the power to manipulate and dictate the situation,
And leave me with the blame,
...and then assign me with the responsibility or fault.
You can take away my son but you can't take away the name
You have the ability to deprive me of my child, but you cannot rid me of my identity and reputation.
Said I'm trying to be
I am declaring that I am striving to become...
More than you and me,
...someone greater and better than both of us.
I'm trying to be
Once again expressing my aspiration to become...
Contributed by Emma P. 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.