Poison Heart
Ramones Lyrics
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Helpless child, gonna walk a drum beat behind
Lock you in a dream, never let you go
Never let you laugh or smile, not you
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world
Cause everybody has a poison heart
I just want to walk right out of this world
Making friends with a homeless torn up man
He just kind of smiles, it really shakes me up
There's danger on every corner but I'm okay
Walking down the street trying to forget yesterday
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world
Cause everybody has a poison heart
I just want to walk right out of this world
Cause everybody has a poison heart
A poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart, yeah
You know that life really takes its toll
And a poet's gut reaction is to search his very soul
So much damn confusion before my eyes
But nothing seems to phase me and this one still survives
I just want to walk right out of this world
Cause everybody has a poison heart
I just want to walk right out of this world
Cause everybody has a poison heart
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world
Cause everybody has a poison heart
A poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart
A poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart
The lyrics of Ramones's song Poison Heart speak to the struggles of feeling helpless and trapped in a world full of poisonous people and situations. The opening lines describe someone who is perceived as weak and unlikely to survive, someone who is being held back and denied the simple joys of life. The chorus expresses the desire to escape this world because everyone seems to have a "poison heart," or a cruel, toxic nature that seeks to harm others.
The second verse reveals the singer's encounter with a homeless man who manages to smile despite his difficult circumstances. This encounter shakes the singer up and makes them realize how much danger there is in the world. Despite this, the singer tries to move on and forget about the past. The bridge of the song reflects on how life can be confusing and overwhelming, but the singer still manages to survive by being true to themselves and searching their soul.
Overall, Poison Heart is a poignant critique of a society that can be cold and unforgiving. It speaks to anyone who has struggled with feeling trapped or stuck in a toxic environment, and the desire to break free from it to find a better place. The Ramones' aggressive punk sound amplifies the powerful message of the lyrics, making it a perfect anthem for those in need of solidarity.
Line by Line Meaning
No one ever thought this one would survive
People never believed the singer, but they did survive.
Helpless child, gonna walk a drumbeat behind
The singer feels helpless and stuck in their situation, like a child walking behind a drummer.
Lock you in a dream, never let you go
The singer is trapped in a dream or a fantasy world and cannot escape from it.
Never let you laugh or smile, not you
The artist is not allowed to experience happiness or joy.
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world
Cause everybody has a poison heart
The artist wants to leave this world behind because they feel like everyone has a corrupt or negative heart.
Making friends with a homeless torn up man
He just kind of smiles, it really shakes me up
There's danger on every corner but I'm okay
Walking down the street trying to forget yesterday
Despite the danger around them, the singer is more affected by the homeless man's kind smile, and they try to forget their past experiences and move on.
A poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart, yeah
You know that life really takes its toll
And a poet's gut reaction is to search his very soul
So much damn confusion before my eyes
But nothing seems to phase me and this one still survives
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea of everyone having a dangerous heart. The singer reflects on how life is challenging, but artists like poets search for truth and meaning in their work. Despite the confusion and danger around them, the singer is still alive.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Glenn Colvin, Daniel Rey
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Lyrics:
No one ever thought this one would survive
Helpless child, gonna walk a drum beat behind
Lock you in a dream, never let you go
Never let you laugh or smile, not you.
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
Making friends with a homeless torn up man
He just kind of smiles, it really shakes me up.
There's danger on every corner but I'm okay
Walking down the street trying to forget yesterday.
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart,
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart ... yeah!
You know that life really takes its toll
And a poet's gut reaction is to search his very soul
So much damn confusion before my eyes,
But nothing seems to phase me and this one still survives.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart,
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart.
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart.
@agibrkaj
"Poison Heart"
No one ever thought this one would survive
Helpless child, gonna walk a drum beat behind
Lock you in a dream, never let you go
Never let you laugh or smile, not you.
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
Making friends with a homeless torn up man
He just kind of smiles, it really shakes me up.
There's danger on every corner but I'm okay
Walking down the street trying to forget yesterday.
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart,
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart ... yeah!
You know that life really takes its toll
And a poet's gut reaction is to search his very soul
So much damn confusion before my eyes,
But nothing seems to phase me and this one still survives.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart,
Well, I just want to walk right out of this world,
'Cause everybody has a poison heart.
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart.
a poison heart, a poison heart, a poison heart.
@NicoBorie
Acabo de subir una adaptación al español de este temazo, por si quieren sentirla en nuestro idioma 🎵
@MrTorreja23
recien lo escucho!!! grande nico!!
@ctaviprchtsky7235
Coverazo!!
@leonardoencinas9452
WOOW sinceramente me gustó mas como queda tu voz en la canción amigo super buena adaptación ÉPICO! 🤘🏻
@hardterrorboy
Yo tamb vengo d tu cover, y m vine a eskuxar la original... Es la única que tienen buena los ramones, jjj no, pero yo soy más d rock español.. En inglés no m entero d ná
@alejandrocarrero4185
Estuvo Brutal Nico!
@rafaeltisci9891
R.I.P
Joey Ramone (1951-2001)
Dee Dee Ramone (1951-2002)
Johnny Ramone (1948-2004)
Tommy Ramone (1949-2014)
@tysonwilliams4467
Gone but not forgotten
@mox9898
me gustaría haberlos conocido en vivo, empecé a escuchar ramones hace 15 años 2007... aprox, cuando ya no tocaban ... que pena....
@Ellie-cv6xf
What in the actual fuck, they died so young.......????? :s