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Atlanta, GA has been a notorious breeding ground for breakthrough artists, and it’s no surprise that Triphon has utterly dominated local metal charts. As the band continues to gain momentum globally, Triphon has become a force to be reckoned with that has become increasingly impossible to ignore.
Your Poison
Triphon Lyrics
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Just trust me, everything's fine
I don't need your sympathy
I'd rather be the one who suffers so that you'll never know
But you don't know the pain you've caused me
Intensifying because you know that I'm lying
I've let this rage build up inside me
The differences between us could divide the world
You know I never liked you anyways
We become what we despise
With all the anguish
With all the suffering
In sorrow we will thrive
Let it end
I'd rather we both die than let my enemy live
No harm to me as you pump the poison in my veins
This world is full of those like me
Innocent and waiting for a break
Have I told you all of my dreams?
I bet we could make it as a pair
Tonight, this suicide I've planned will kill us all
What will it take to buy a few more days?
I can't just throw this away
I don't care if I'm selfish
I'm buying time at the expense of my ever fading life
So don't pretend to love me
Depression creeping always waiting for me
Because it has what I need
I'm like an addict in withdrawal
There is no reason in looking ahead when all you see is death
So don't you try to justify my life
Accept your humble fate
With all the anguish
With all the suffering
Let the scars remind you why it's not too late
Let it end
I swear this plague will be
The end of me
Letting go of all I know
Let's fake this while we can
The lyrics of Triphon's song Your Poison convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, with the singer resigned to their fate of suffering and feeling trapped in their own pain. They plead for understanding, but also reject sympathy, preferring to be alone in their suffering rather than open themselves up to the possibility of more hurt. The singer contemplates suicide and even suggests a joint suicide with their perceived enemy, emphasizing their lack of hope for the future.
The lyrics also explore the idea that our own actions can turn us into the very thing we despise. The singer acknowledges that they themselves have become someone they hate, consumed by their own anguish and suffering. They suggest that perhaps the only way to escape this cycle is to accept our fate and let go of what we know, in order to find a sense of peace and closure. The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer seemingly agreeing to "fake this while we can," leaving the listener to interpret whether this is a final act of resignation or a glimmer of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not denying and I swear it's all right
I am lying about being okay and denying my true feelings
Just trust me, everything's fine
I am pleading with you to not question my words
I don't need your sympathy
I don't want your pity or compassion
I'd rather be the one who suffers so that you'll never know
I prefer to deal with my pain alone so you won't have to experience it
But you don't know the pain you've caused me
You have unknowingly contributed to my emotional distress
Intensifying because you know that I'm lying
My dishonesty is becoming more extreme due to the pressure you're putting on me
I don't know what to do
I feel lost and unsure of how to handle my situation
I've let this rage build up inside me
I have allowed my anger to consume me over time
The differences between us could divide the world
Our contrasting beliefs or perspectives could create a large divide
You know I never liked you anyways
I have never been fond of you, regardless of our past interactions
We become what we despise
Our negative feelings can eventually turn into the qualities we dislike in others
With all the anguish
Despite the emotional pain
With all the suffering
Despite the physical or emotional hardship
In sorrow we will thrive
Despite our sadness, we can still prosper
Let it end
I want this pain to be over
I'd rather we both die than let my enemy live
I would prefer to take drastic measures, even if it means risking my own life
No harm to me as you pump the poison in my veins
I am willing to suffer as long as it means causing harm to someone else
This world is full of those like me
There are many others who share my struggles and experiences
Innocent and waiting for a break
Feeling helpless and hoping for a positive change
Have I told you all of my dreams?
I may have shared my aspirations or goals with you
I bet we could make it as a pair
I believe we could succeed together
Tonight, this suicide I've planned will kill us all
I have ideated on suicide and want to take others down with me
What will it take to buy a few more days?
I am considering the time I have left to live
I can't just throw this away
I am unwilling to let go of something important to me
I don't care if I'm selfish
I am prioritizing my own needs or desires over those of others
I'm buying time at the expense of my ever fading life
I am sacrificing my own life to prolong my existence or situation
So don't pretend to love me
I can sense when someone is feigning affection for me
Depression creeping always waiting for me
I am constantly battling with depression
Because it has what I need
Depression provides me with a sense of comfort, even if it's unhealthy
I'm like an addict in withdrawal
I feel like I am going through withdrawal from something I have become accustomed to
There is no reason in looking ahead when all you see is death
I don't see a future for myself beyond my struggles
So don't you try to justify my life
I don't want anyone to defend my existence or decisions
Accept your humble fate
We must acknowledge and come to terms with our eventual death or fate
Let the scars remind you why it's not too late
Our past experiences, positive or negative, can motivate and inspire us to keep moving forward
I swear this plague will be
I believe this affliction or hardship will be my downfall
The end of me
I am convinced that this will be the end of my life or well-being
Letting go of all I know
I am willing to let go of familiarity or comfort in order to change my circumstances
Let's fake this while we can
We should pretend that everything is okay for as long as we are able to
Contributed by Madison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.