Their first album, produced by DJ Danger Mouse, was released on 22nd January 2007 and charted at no.2.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen reunited for a one-off gig in London to celebrate 40 years of Greenpeace in 2011.
By October 2018, the second new album's name and cover was revealed. Title track and lead single "Merrie land" premiered at BBC Radio 2 and published at streaming services, also on YouTube with the video at 23 October. Preorder for the new album, produced by Tony Visconti started in that day.
The Poison Tree
The Good the Bad & the Queen Lyrics
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And you're leaving me
I'll see you in the next life
I'll set you free
To find your promised land
If you're leaving me
It's really sad
It's really sad
Because our love is lying on a fallow field
It's the seed that you sowed
And scattered with the fallen shields
If you've got dreams you keep
Because you're leaving me
I'll see you in the next life
Don't follow me
To the poison tree
That grew up next to me
It's really sad
It's really sad
Because our love is lying on a fallow field (fallow field)
It's the seed that you sowed
And scattered with the fallen shields (fallen shields)
Of a last crusade to save me from myself
The lyrics of "The Poison Tree" by The Good the Bad & the Queen explore the theme of separation and the bittersweet nature of a relationship coming to an end. The song addresses the idea of letting go and finding freedom in leaving someone behind to pursue their own dreams and aspirations. The singer acknowledges the sadness of parting ways but accepts the necessity of it.
The opening lines, "If you've got dreams you keep, And you're leaving me, I'll see you in the next life, I'll set you free, To find your promised land," convey the singer's willingness to let their loved one go and allow them to follow their own path. It signifies a deep understanding and support for the other person's desires and ambitions, even though it brings about a sense of loss and sadness.
The mention of "the poison tree" alludes to a toxic element that has grown alongside their relationship, possibly representing the underlying issues that led to their separation. The chorus repeats the sentiment that their love lies on a fallow field, symbolizing that their relationship has become barren and unfruitful. The references to "the fallen shields" and "a last crusade to save me from myself" hint at the attempts made to salvage the relationship, but ultimately failing.
Overall, "The Poison Tree" depicts a heartfelt farewell where both parties recognize the need to move on in order to find their own happiness, despite the inherent sorrow that accompanies the ending of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've got dreams you keep
If you have ambitions and aspirations that you hold onto
And you're leaving me
But you are choosing to depart from my presence
I'll see you in the next life
I will encounter you again in a future existence
I'll set you free
I will free you from any restraints or obligations
To find your promised land
So you can discover the place or state of happiness and fulfillment that is destined for you
If you're leaving me
If you have made the decision to depart from my side
It's really sad
It brings great sorrow and melancholy
Because our love is lying on a fallow field
Since our love is dormant and unproductive, like an unplanted field
It's the seed that you sowed
It originated from the actions and choices you made
And scattered with the fallen shields
And dispersed alongside the discarded protectors
If you've got dreams you keep
If you still hold onto your aspirations and desires
Because you're leaving me
Since you are choosing to depart from my presence
I'll see you in the next life
I will encounter you again in a future existence
Don't follow me
Do not pursue me or accompany me
To the poison tree
To the dangerous and harmful entity or situation
That grew up next to me
That emerged close to my own existence
It's really sad
It brings great sorrow and melancholy
It's really sad
It brings great sorrow and melancholy
Because our love is lying on a fallow field (fallow field)
Since our love is dormant and unproductive, like an unplanted field
It's the seed that you sowed
It originated from the actions and choices you made
And scattered with the fallen shields (fallen shields)
And dispersed alongside the discarded protectors
Of a last crusade to save me from myself
From a final endeavor aimed at rescuing me from my own inner struggles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Oladipo Allen, Damon Albarn, Paul Gustave Simonon, Simon Tong, ALLEN ANTHONY OLADIPO
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If youve got dreams you keep
and youre leaving me
Ill see you in the next life
Ill set you free
To find your promised land
If youre leaving me
Its really sad
Its really sad
Because our love
Is lying on a follow field
Its the seed that you sowed
And scattered whit the fallen shields
If youve got dreams you keep
Because youre leaving me
Ill see you in the next life
Don't follow me
To the poison tree
That grew up next to me
Its really sad
Its really sad
Because our love
Is lying on a follow field
Its the seed that you sow
And scattered whit the fallen shields
Of a last crusade
To safe me from myself
Yamil Ortiz
RIP Tony Allen, an absolute legend with an unmistakable sound.
nukacola'
Reast in peace tony
CoolDoge
yes
Ian Francis
Damon Albarn is definitely the greatest talent from his generation, he just has more humanity to work his than someone like Thom Yorke, who's undeniably great, but cold.
Eelco Smits
Them, plus Sufjan Stevens.
K-leb
Damon is able to touch a more mainstream audience, which is why I find him more comparable than Thom Yorke to former greats such as David Bowie. I love Thom's work, but he fulfills a different role.
June Asiimwe
Damon is definitely much more versatile and prolific than Thom is, at least stylistically. Thom deals more in the abstract topics and themes of alienation. I love both for their own unique artistic talents.
235T1NGR4Y23
Holy shit does Damon know how to end an album. Why are his album closers always so stunning? After an initial listen-through I'd already say this is among his best albums ever.
rosieantz
IMO we got the power was a great way to end humanz. It really correlates with the meaning of the album
Comico _
@Moni Haque circle of friends sUCKED