Poison
The Silent Comedy Lyrics


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Your body went black with the bitters drained
Satin got strapped to a wooden base
Hammer heads clap for the liquid lace
Battery brat and a wicked fade

But if the ladle gets licked, then the suspect’s headed for hell to pay

Scissor-cut slacks and a broken vase
A little high fashion and summer steak
Hanging my hat where the stumbles stray
Lift a gate latch and you’re giving way





But in a fifty-ounce fish, there’s a full shot stiff of the Everglades

Overall Meaning

The song "Poison" by The Silent Comedy is a dark and haunting story about a person who takes some kind of poisonous substance and ends up dying. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the scene, starting with the image of a body turning black from the bitters they drank. The satin garment they were wearing is now strapped to a wooden base, creating a disturbing visual that implies some sort of ritual or sacrifice. The singer goes on to describe hammer heads clapping for the liquid lace, suggesting that this person was not alone in their actions and that others may have been involved.


The lyrics then shift to a focus on the suspect who may have caused the person's death. The imagery changes to scissor-cut slacks and a broken vase, perhaps indicating a struggle or altercation. There is also a mention of high fashion and summer steak, a contrast to the dark and macabre atmosphere of the rest of the song. The singer seems to be shifting blame to this suspect, suggesting that if they are caught with the ladle that was used to administer the poison, they will be headed for hell to pay.


Finally, the lyrics end with a cryptic reference to a fish with a full shot of the Everglades. It is unclear what this means, but it adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue that permeates the entire song. Overall, "Poison" is a chilling and evocative song that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Your body went black with the bitters drained
Your physical state became grim after consuming an excessive amount of bitter liquor


Satin got strapped to a wooden base
A silky fabric was tied tightly to a rough foundation


Hammer heads clap for the liquid lace
A tool's top falls together for the fluid pattern


Battery brat and a wicked fade
A young person spoiled by technology has a sharp haircut


But if the ladle gets licked, then the suspect’s headed for hell to pay
Attempting to steal or tamper with the poison will lead to severe consequences


Scissor-cut slacks and a broken vase
Pants were precisely shortened with scissors and a fragile decorative object shattered


A little high fashion and summer steak
A trendy style and a grilled meat dish were enjoyed in warm weather


Hanging my hat where the stumbles stray
I'm placing my hat in a spot where accidents often happen


Lift a gate latch and you’re giving way
Opening a door by releasing a fastening device allows entry


But in a fifty-ounce fish, there’s a full shot stiff of the Everglades
The poisonous liquid is concealed within the body of a large fish




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Jamie Pugh

Your body went black with the bitters drained
Satin got strapped to a wooden base
Hammer heads clap for the liquid lace
Battery brat and a wicked fade

But if the ladle gets licked, then the suspect’s headed for hell to pay

Scissor-cut slacks and a broken vase
A little high fashion and summer steak
Hanging my hat where the stumbles stray
Lift a gate latch and you’re giving way

But in a fifty-ounce fish, there’s a full shot stiff of the Everglades

Antoni Szczepański

I've been listening to this music for 8 years or so. As for me all the post 2000s music is shit. By this fire. It burns.

SuperPauline81youtub

Your music is very good you should have few milions of veiws

Swirl AndTwirl

I thought someone will post the lyrics

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