Strychnine
The Fuzztones Lyrics
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some folks like wine woah-oh
I like the taste ...
of straight strychnine
Well you may think it's funny,
that I like this stuff
Once you tried it...
you can't get enough
poison is blue
Strychnine is good...
for what's ailin' you!
Wine is red, poison is blue
Strychnine is good...
for what's ailin' you!
If you listen to what I say
You're gonna try strychnine someday
make you holler, gonna make you shout
It'll even knock you out
Some folks like water,
some folks like wine woah-oh
I like the taste ...
of straight strychnine.
The lyrics to The Fuzztones' song "Strychnine" are about the singer's preference for a deadly poison called Strychnine over the more common beverages like water or wine. The singer acknowledges that his liking for Strychnine might seem strange to others, but the song goes on to suggest that once someone tries it, they won't be able to get enough. The lyrics compare the effects of Strychnine to those of alcohol, indicating that it can make you shout, holler, and even knock you out.
The song is essentially a celebration of the dangerous and addictive qualities of Strychnine. The use of the drug as a metaphor for addiction is a frequent theme in rock music, and this song is no exception. The upbeat, almost playful tone of the music, combined with the dangerous lyrics, creates a sense of rebellion and excitement. The song seems to encourage the listener to experience the thrill of living dangerously by indulging in something that is clearly harmful to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Some folks like water,
Some people prefer simple pleasures
some folks like wine woah-oh
Others indulge in luxurious pleasures
I like the taste ... of straight strychnine
I find pleasure in a deadly substance
Well you may think it's funny,
You may find my taste absurd
that I like this stuff
This deadly substance that can kill me
Once you tried it... you can't get enough
It's addictive, and once it's in your system, it's hard to resist
Wine is red,
Wine is a common beverage that's associated with the color red
poison is blue
Poison is often depicted as a blue substance
Strychnine is good... for what's ailin' you!
Strychnine is deadly, but I believe it can help me with my troubles
If you listen to what I say
If you heed my advice
You're gonna try strychnine someday
Someday you're going to try this deadly substance too
make you holler, gonna make you shout
It's going to be a wild and crazy ride
It'll even knock you out
It's so strong that it can make you pass out
Some folks like water,
Some people prefer simple pleasures
some folks like wine woah-oh
Others indulge in luxurious pleasures
I like the taste ... of straight strychnine.
I find pleasure in a deadly substance
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AltoonaYourPiano
This was an awesome version. I love how this actually sounds more 1960s than the actual 1965 original by The Sonics. The sound and style of this version reminds me of Iron Butterfly.
@oedfadgaehn3481
This is the best Version ever! And was always one of the songs we were waiting for, when seeing them live. However, credits go to the Sonics!
@Pathetique.
It was my birthday.. With my headphones blasting, whiskey and ganja. A party that no one else was invited but me
@carlosrubiotapias3275
Happy birthday 🎉
@mauraheria2464
Χαλαγα λεφτα χωρις αποτελεσμα για ταξιδια χανοντας τα παντα αξιοπρεπεια ανθρωπους ακομα και τον εαυτο μου ζηταω συγνωμη σε γειτονες και ανθρωπους που ηταν παντα διπλα μου βρηκα την λυση δεν θα αφησω ουτε μια λεξη πισω
@konstantinosntinas8139
Να είσαι πάντα καλά ✌
@TheDragonguy2000
C απο την θεωρια στην εφαρμογη - (Δρ. Γ. Σ. Τσελικης / Δρ. Ν. Δ. Τσελικας) σελ 197
@salvadorchinchillajimenez814
THE FUZZTONES IN VALENCIA 80S, MESCAL EXPERIENCE
@alienbastard55
I love both versions of this song
@simergr
thumbs up from Greece