Sweet Poison
Tobi Lyrics


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Yeah, won't ya focus on the moment?
Mind is runnin' wild and let me take you

High, yeah
High, high, high, yeah
Let me take you high, yeah
High, high, high, ooh
You're my sweet poison, yeah, sweet poison
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong
You're my sweet poison, sweet poison
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong before, uh (girl)

Your presence is a present I treasure, of course
I pay attention whatever the cost
Helen Keller on weather report
Showers you never before seen
Get your umbrella for it
I carefully dip, but I peep 'round the corner intrigued
You got my heart doing tachycardia
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa every mornin'
All these stories, you heard 'em before
Trust, you in good hands like Horry in fourth
Do you remember? January, December, it's only March
December feel like forever ago
Where does it go? Where does it halt?
I'm rollin' through the motions expectin' to heal
I coulda numbed it down but it's better to feel
Trust issues fuck with you, I get it, it's real
See, we all been head over heels
For Mona Lisa's who were really Cruella Devilles
Handlin' you like mechanical bull
Handlin' you like grandma's ceramic, it's fragile
Handlin' you like the final semester in school
Can't lose focus and let it slip through
Lean in closer and let me take you

High, yeah
High, high, high, yeah
Let me take you
High, yeah
High, high, high, ooh

You're my sweet poison, sweet poison
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong




You're my sweet poison, sweet poison
I've been wrong before, I've been wrong before

Overall Meaning

In Tobi's song "Sweet Poison," the artist expresses his desire to live in the present moment and take his lover on a high, both literally and figuratively. He describes his lover as a sweet poison, acknowledging that he has been wrong before but still cannot resist her. Tobi draws attention to the fragility of the relationship but also expresses his dedication to it, stating that her presence is a treasure that he values deeply.


The lyrics "Helen Keller on weather report/Showers you never before seen/Get your umbrella for it" suggest that the relationship is unexpected and unpredictable, much like the weather. Tobi's heart races every morning, indicating the intensity of his feelings for his lover. He also acknowledges the challenges that come with relationships, including trust issues, but ultimately believes that it is better to feel the pain and work through it rather than numb it.


Throughout the song, Tobi uses imagery to illustrate the delicate nature of the relationship, likening his lover to a fragile ceramic and comparing their love to the final semester of school. However, he also recognizes that they cannot lose focus and slip away from each other. The song ends on a hopeful note, with Tobi expressing his dedication to the relationship despite the challenges they may face.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, won't ya focus on the moment?
Can we please be present and live in the moment instead of getting lost in our thoughts?


Mind is runnin' wild and let me take you
Our minds are overthinking, so let me take you on a journey to escape those thoughts.


You're my sweet poison, yeah, sweet poison
You have a hold on me that is both addicting and dangerous, like a sweet poison.


I've been wrong before, I've been wrong
I've made mistakes in the past and I'm aware of them.


Your presence is a present I treasure, of course
Having you here with me is a gift that I cherish deeply.


I pay attention whatever the cost
I'm willing to do anything to stay focused and attentive to you.


Helen Keller on weather report
I'm completely oblivious to everything else when you're around, like Helen Keller who couldn't see or hear anything.


Showers you never before seen
Being with you brings new and exciting experiences that I've never had before.


Get your umbrella for it
Be prepared for anything that comes with being with me and experiencing these new things.


I carefully dip, but I peep 'round the corner intrigued
I'm cautious but intrigued by what's to come in this relationship.


You got my heart doing tachycardia
Being around you makes my heart race uncontrollably and rapidly.


Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa every mornin'
Every morning, my heart beats rapidly just at the thought of seeing you again.


All these stories, you heard 'em before
I know you've heard all the typical lines before, but I mean them sincerely.


Trust, you in good hands like Horry in fourth
I want you to trust me because I'll take care of you like basketball player Robert Horry does in the fourth quarter of a game.


Do you remember? January, December, it's only March
It feels like we've been together for so much longer than just a few months.


December feel like forever ago
Even though it hasn't been that long, December feels like a lifetime ago without you.


Where does it go? Where does it halt?
Time seems to fly by when we're together, but where does it go? Is there any way to slow it down?


I'm rollin' through the motions expectin' to heal
I'm going through the motions of a relationship, hoping that it will bring healing and happiness.


I coulda numbed it down but it's better to feel
I could have tried to push down my feelings, but it's better to acknowledge them and feel them fully.


Trust issues fuck with you, I get it, it's real
I understand how trust issues can affect you and I'm here to try and help you through them.


See, we all been head over heels
We've all been in love before and experienced the overwhelming feelings that come along with it.


For Mona Lisa's who were really Cruella Devilles
Sometimes we fall in love with people who we think are one thing, but turn out to be completely different and even dangerous.


Handlin' you like mechanical bull
Trying to navigate this relationship with you is like trying to ride a mechanical bull - it's challenging and unpredictable.


Handlin' you like grandma's ceramic, it's fragile
I have to treat you with care and delicacy, like how you would handle fragile ceramics from your grandma.


Handlin' you like the final semester in school
I need to take this relationship seriously and with the utmost care, like how you would handle your final semester of school.


Can't lose focus and let it slip through
I can't lose sight of what's important in this relationship and let it slip through my fingers.




Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Oluwatobi Ajibolade, Nathan Morris, Nahum Tefera

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Autumn Humphreys

Sweet Poison

Wonโ€™t ya focus on the moment
Mind is running wild and
Lemme take it hiiiiiiiiigh
Yeah
High, high, high (2x)
Youโ€™re my sweet poison
Sweet poison
Iโ€™ve been wrong before
Iโ€™ve been wrong (2x)
Your presence is a present I treasure of course
I pay attention whatever the cost
Helen Keller on weather report
Showers you never before seen
Get your umbrella for it
I carefully dip, but I peep round the corner intrigued
You got my heart doing tachycardia
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Every morning
All them stories you heard em before
Trust, you in good hands like Horry in 4th
Do you remember? January December
Itโ€™s only March
December feels like forever ago
Where does it go?
Where does it halt? (Time)
Iโ€™m rolling thru the motions expecting to heal
I coulda numbed it down but it's better to feel
Trust issues fuck with you
I get it, it's real
See we all been head over heels
For Mona Lisaโ€™s who were really Cruella Deville's
Handling you like mechanical bull
Handling you like grandmaโ€™s ceramic its fragile
Handling you like final semester in school
Canโ€™t lose focus and let it slip thru
Lean in closer and let me take you
High, yeah
High, High, High
Let me take you high
High, high, high, ouu
Youโ€™re my sweet poison
Sweet poison
I been wrong before
I been wrong (2x)



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