Strychnine
The Cramps Lyrics
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Some folks like wine,
But I like a taste,
Of straight strychnine,
You may think it's funny,
That I like this stuff,
But once you've tried it,
You can't get enough,
And poison is blue,
Strychnine is good,
Oh what's a ??? to you,
The wine is red,
And poison is blue,
Strychnine is good,
Oh what's a ??? to you, oh oh oh
If you listen to what I say,
And you try strychnine someday,
Make you choke,
It'll make you shout,
Illegal, and knock you high,
Some folks like water,
Some folks like wine,
But I like the taste,
Of straight strychnine,
Strychnine(ay ay)
Strychnine(ay ay)
Strychnine(ay ay)
Strychnine(ay ay)
The lyrics of The Cramps's song Strychnine express the singer's fascination with and preference for drinking strychnine, a highly toxic poison that can cause convulsions and death. The singer acknowledges the unusual nature of his taste, but insists that once you try it, you can't help but love it. The contrast between the casual description of the singer's preference and the dangerous potential of the substance add an element of danger and subversion to the song.
The repeated refrain, "The wine is red and poison is blue, strychnine is good, oh what's a ??? to you" further emphasizes the song's attitude of rebellion and defiance. The juxtaposition of the recognizable symbols of wine and poison with the strange and forbidden substance of strychnine creates a sense of unease, as if the singer is daring the audience to join him in his dangerous and thrilling experimentation.
Overall, the lyrics of Strychnine convey a sense of rebellion, danger, and fascination with the forbidden. The song challenges the listener's perceptions of what is acceptable or taboo, and invites them to embrace the wild and unconventional.
Line by Line Meaning
Some folks like water,
Different people have different preferences, some like water.
Some folks like wine,
Some people prefer wine to quench their thirst.
But I like a taste,
But for me, I enjoy drinking or tasting something different.
Of straight strychnine,
I like to consume Strychnine directly as it gives me a different sensation.
You may think it's funny,
I understand that my preference for Strychnine may seem hilarious to some people.
That I like this stuff,
However, I really like consuming Strychnine, as it gives me a different kind of high.
But once you've tried it,
If you try it once yourself, you'll see what I'm talking about.
You can't get enough,
Once you experience the sensation of Strychnine, you want more of it.
The wine is red,
While some people may prefer to drink red wine,
And poison is blue,
Others may mock my Strychnine preference, referring to it as poison.
Strychnine is good,
For me, Strychnine is enjoyable.
Oh what's a ??? to you,
My preference for Strychnine does not matter to those who don't comprehend the enjoyable sensation of it.
If you listen to what I say,
If you take my advice and try Strychnine,
And you try strychnine someday,
You'll understand the pleasure I get from Strychnine.
Make you choke,
It may make you cough or choke when you experience the taste, but it's worth it.
It'll make you shout,
It will be enjoyable and make you exuberant.
Illegal, and knock you high,
It might be against the law to consume, but it will give you an exceptional heavenly experience.
Strychnine(ay ay)
Repeating the name of the chemical in jest.
Strychnine(ay ay)
Repeating the name of the chemical in jest.
Strychnine(ay ay)
Repeating the name of the chemical in jest.
Strychnine(ay ay)
Repeating the name of the chemical in jest.
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.