Well known for its deep-rooted success in the music industry, Strange Music/M.S.C. Music have hand-picked yet another weapon of mass consumption; “PROJECT: DEADMAN”. M.S.C. Music CEO, Mark Cerami, (notorious co-founder of Priority Records), has played a role in the careers of artists such as, Dr Dre. Run DMC, ICE-CUBE, N.W.A., EAZY-E, MASTER P, and many more. M.S.C. has teamed with Strange Music (TECHN9NE, and motion picture “BEEF” soundtrack), to unleash the Midwest’s worst kept secret’ the debut release “Self Inflicted”, from PROJECT: DEADMAN which hit stores nationally on July 13th 2004.
Consisting of members Mike E. Clark and Prozak, Project: Deadman is a super-group formed in 2003 from the Detroit area. Mike E. Clark’s legendary production skills have garnered him multiple gold and platinum success, producing artists like KID-ROCK, GEORGE CLINTON, PRIMAL SCREAM, and INSANE CLOWN POSSE. Clark also heads Detroit-based indie label B4 Records, and Edge One Studios. Rapper PROZAK’s acidic tongue has gotten him labeled the “Stephen King of Rap” by Murder Dog magazine, hes been in the Midwest underground rap scene for years recording, marketing, and performing with his former group BEDLAM.
“Self Inflicted” contains 17 insanity-laden tracks drifting from industrial political screams, to slamming bass filled rhymes, along with ghostly morbid melody’s, this rock/rap duo are sure to catch a wide variety of followers.
The album features special guest appearances by the Kansas City King TECH N9NE, Flint, Michigan’s BREED, and THE DAYTON FAMILY, as well as Detroit’s own KING GORDY.
Poison
Project: Deadman Lyrics
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Chances are it wont come back to you. And if it does, do yourself a favor and
let it go yourself
Poison that's what you are to me
Yea I said poison
This prison is a blessing I don't wanna be free
Why sould I have to pay
(Prozak)
I know it's f**ked up how I treat ya tellin your mom I used to beat ya
Mistreat ya and how I used to leave ya
Alone home by the phone crying in pain
Stuttering and flinching every time you have to speak my name
Pamphlets about domestic violence
And how you lived this life of pain and misery and anguish and silence
It seems I can't explain my actions and in my absence
You have to see your family's horrified reactions
'cause uh I know they'd lock me up if they could
Makin excuses for me like a trooper girl just like you should
Shattered dreams and expectations
Starin out the window with teary eyes a broken will and lacerations
Poison that's what you are to me
Yea I said poison
This prison is a blessing I don't wanna be free
Why sould I have to pay
'cause you don't like the way I am today
(Prozak)
When we first got together you said that you respected me
Known about my f**ked up childhood but you still accepted me
We took it to that level but sometimes I swear it's like I'm obsessed with the
devil
And these differences that cannot be settled
Everytime we f**k it's out of spite and hatred
Lookin at me like you wish you could kill me that bond is sacred
See I was f**ked from the get go raised like a pit bull
Mental abuse pain and anguish things I can't let go
All I can do in this life is bring you down
Things were much better for you until the day I came around
F**k it I can't take this pain no more
Pistol in my mouth dead body on the floor
The lyrics of Project: Deadman's song Poison tell a story of a toxic and abusive relationship. The song addresses the theme of domestic violence and how it affects not only the victims but also the perpetrators. The lyrics open with a phrase commonly associated with love - "if you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, it's yours. Chances are it won't come back to you. And if it does, do yourself a favor and let it go yourself." However, the following lines contradict the initial message, emphasizing that the person has become poison to the singer.
The lyrics divide into two parts, one from the perspective of the abuser and one from the victim's side. The abuser, rapped by Prozak, acknowledges his wrongdoing and mistreatment of the victim. He talks about domestic violence, how he used to leave her alone by the phone, crying in pain, and how he cannot explain his actions. He feels trapped and reveals that he knows he would be locked up if they could. The second part of the song talks from the victim's point of view. The singer describes how toxic and dysfunctional the relationship has become and how the bond between them is now broken. She sees the singer as poison and thanks the prison, stating that she doesn't want to be free.
The song is a powerful message to raise awareness about domestic violence and its effects, not only on the victim but also on the abuser. The toxic relationship between the singer and the victim has become a cycle of violence and pain, and both of them are trapped in it. The song implies that the prison may be a blessing in disguise, as it is better to be trapped behind bars than to be trapped in an abusive relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know if you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, it's yours.
Even though people say to let go of something precious, there is a high probability that it won't come back to you. Even if it does return to your life, it is better to let it go yourself for your own well-being.
Poison that's what you are to me
You are poison to me; you inflict harm and negativity in my life.
This prison is a blessing I don't wanna be free
Being imprisoned by you is somewhat comforting because at least it feels safe, and I am not free to make mistakes that could further endanger me.
Why should I have to pay 'cause you don't like the way I am today
I shouldn't have to pay a price for being myself; I shouldn't have to mold myself to fit your expectations or to make you happy.
When we first got together you said that you respected me Known about my f**ked up childhood but you still accepted me
Initially, you claimed to respect me, and you knew about my troubled past. However, your behavior towards me has been contrary to your initial claims.
All I can do in this life is bring you down
I am the source of your misery, and I can't help but bring you down no matter how hard I try not to.
F**k it I can't take this pain no more Pistol in my mouth dead body on the floor
The pain has become unbearable, and I can't take it anymore. The only solution I can see is to end my life, and I have the means to do so.
Contributed by Adalyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.