Towards the beginning of 2008, So They Say began reconstructing their line up. On February 14, 2008 the band announced that members Nicholas Walters and Justin Hanson would no longer be pursuing a future with So They Say and two original members Joseph Hamilton and David Schroeder remained.
On April 20, 2008, So They Say announced the addition of three new members to restore So They Say to a 'full band' status. Matt Elliott is now on lead guitar, Patrick Blair is now on bass and background vocals and Jim Koplin is now on drums and sampling.
On April 23, 2008, Hamilton announced in a Myspace blog that So They Say will now be known as The Audio and retain the newly-found band line up. It was also revealed that The Audio would not be on Fearless Record's roster but the label would still hold distribution rights to So They Say's previous releases.
The band has since changed it's name once more to "Me Verse You"
Drink of Poison
So They Say Lyrics
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Save your side of the story
It's just so annoying
There's pictures in my head I can't give back
'Cause you had to be the life of the party
And will you not know what to say
To the boy who gets your heart someday
With this drink of poison
You'll choke (but my bleeding heart will ruin it all!)
'Cause I know history will repeat itself
Okay you got me now I must confess
This humbling experience has broughten me bliss
So many things are just best left unsaid
'Cause you're such a liar, You're such a good liar
And will you not know what to say
To the boy who gets your heart someday
And your used body
The song "Drink of Poison" by So They Say tells a story of a toxic relationship that has gone sour. The first verse talks about how the relationship will lead to the end and indicates how careless and thoughtless actions will eventually bring an end to a relationship. The phrase "Dressed to kill this thrill" means that the relationship is dressed up to be the ultimate thrill, but ultimately, it will lead to its end. The second line reveals the other party's side of the story and shows how they have been painted in a wrong light. However, the other person is not buying it, which is what the line "It's just so annoying" implies. The next line talks about how certain memories can't be erased from the mind or given back, showing how hurtful it is to remember certain things that happened in the relationship.
The chorus reveals how the person in the relationship was the life of the party and how so much was given in the relationship. However, the boy who would eventually get the heart won't know what to do with it, revealing how broken the relationship was. The line "With this drink of poison, you'll choke" shows how the relationship was poisonous and unhealthy, and the person singing is aware that it will eventually lead to the other person getting hurt. The phrase "my bleeding heart will ruin it all!" highlights how the person has given so much in the relationship and how it was all in vain eventually.
The second verse reveals that the person singing has been humbled by the experience and has learned from it. They acknowledge that some things are better left unsaid and how the other party was a liar. The chorus repeats itself and gives a strong emphasis on the fact that the relationship was toxic and unhealthy. Overall, "Drink of Poison" is a cautionary tale about toxic relationships and reminds us that some relationships may lead to our destruction if we don't pay heed to the warning signs.
Line by Line Meaning
Dressed to kill this thrill will be the end
I am fully prepared to embrace the consequences of my actions, even if it leads to my downfall.
Save your side of the story
I am not interested in hearing excuses or justifications for your behavior.
It's just so annoying
Your constant lies and manipulations are irritating and frustrating.
There's pictures in my head I can't give back
The memories of our time together constantly haunt me, and I cannot forget them.
'Cause you had to be the life of the party
You always needed attention and validation from others, even if it meant hurting those close to you.
And will you not know what to say
When someone else comes along and steals your heart, you will finally realize the hurt and pain you caused me.
To the boy who gets your heart someday
You will eventually fall in love with someone else, but they will also suffer the same fate as me.
And your used body
Your body has been used and abused by so many, and it will only continue to be so.
With this drink of poison
I am willingly consuming something that will harm me, but I cannot resist the temptation.
You'll choke (but my bleeding heart will ruin it all!)
Despite the physical pain, my emotional turmoil will ultimately be what destroys everything.
'Cause I know history will repeat itself
I am aware that this cycle of heartbreak and pain will continue, and there is nothing I can do to stop it.
Okay you got me now I must confess
I finally admit my vulnerability and the control you have over me.
This humbling experience has broughten me bliss
In the midst of my pain, I find comfort and solace in my humility.
So many things are just best left unsaid
Sometimes it is better to keep secrets and not reveal everything, especially if it will only cause more hurt.
'Cause you're such a liar, You're such a good liar
You have perfected the art of deception and lying, making it hard for even me to see through the façade.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SCHROEDER, JOSEPH R. HAMILTON, JUSTIN MICHAEL HANSON, NICHOLAS ANDREW WALTERS
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