Poison
V. Bozeman Lyrics
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Spinnin' room don't feel right
Spirits they all laugh at me
'Cause of my stupidity
Cold sweat on my brow
Feel it comin' up right now
Alaman-left to the powder room
Steppin' in time to a banjo tune
Poison, get thee out of me
Poison, get thee out of me
I can't focus, I can't see
TV don't make sense to me
Bubblin' crude comin' up fast
I swore that drink would be my last
Oh, my goodness, oh, my dear
Banjo pickin's all I hear
Spinnin' worlds gotta give
For tomorrow can't forgive
Poison, get thee out of me
Poison, get thee out of me
Disc go down late last night
Spinnin' room don't feel right
Spirits they all laugh at me
'Cause of my stupidity
Oh, my goodness, oh, my dear
Banjo pickin's all I hear
Cold sweat on my brow
Feel it comin' up right now
Poison, get thee out of me
Poison, get thee out of me
Poison, get thee out of me
Poison, get thee out of me
Poison, get thee out of me
In this song, V. Bozeman sings about the aftereffects of drinking to excess. The first verse describes the physical symptoms of a hangover, with the singer feeling sick and overheated, and the room spinning around them. They feel embarrassed by their own stupidity for drinking too much and allowing themselves to get into this situation. In the second verse, the singer is still struggling with the physical effects of their drinking, and they can't even focus on the TV or make sense of what they're seeing. They have a sudden urge to vomit, and they regret drinking that last drink. The banjo in the background seems to mock the singer's pain and suffering.
The chorus, "Poison, get thee out of me," is a plea for relief from the symptoms of alcohol poisoning. The singer is begging to be relieved of the pain and the sickness that they are experiencing, and they seem to recognize that their own actions have brought them to this point. The repetition of this line emphasizes the urgency of their desire to be free of the poisoning effects of alcohol.
Overall, this song is a cautionary tale of the dangers of drinking to excess, and the painful consequences that can come as a result. The banjo in the background adds an eerie and somewhat mocking tone to the lyrics, underscoring the sense of regret and shame that the singer is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Disc go down late last night
I went to a club late at night.
Spinnin' room don't feel right
I feel dizzy and disoriented.
Spirits they all laugh at me
The people at the club are making fun of me.
'Cause of my stupidity
I made a foolish mistake.
Cold sweat on my brow
I am sweating profusely.
Feel it comin' up right now
I am about to get sick.
Alaman-left to the powder room
I am heading to the bathroom.
Steppin' in time to a banjo tune
I am so disoriented that I am imagining banjo music.
Poison, get thee out of me
I want to get rid of the effects of the poison in my system.
I can't focus, I can't see
I am having trouble concentrating and my vision is blurry.
TV don't make sense to me
I cannot understand what is happening on television.
Bubblin' crude comin' up fast
I am about to vomit.
I swore that drink would be my last
I promised myself I would stop drinking.
Oh, my goodness, oh, my dear
I am feeling scared and anxious.
Banjo pickin's all I hear
I am still hearing banjo music.
Spinnin' worlds gotta give
The room feels like it is spinning.
For tomorrow can't forgive
I know I will regret what I did tomorrow.
Poison, get thee out of me
I want to get rid of the effects of the poison in my system.
Disc go down late last night
I went to a club late at night.
Spinnin' room don't feel right
I feel dizzy and disoriented.
Spirits they all laugh at me
The people at the club are making fun of me.
'Cause of my stupidity
I made a foolish mistake.
Oh, my goodness, oh, my dear
I am feeling scared and anxious.
Banjo pickin's all I hear
I am still hearing banjo music.
Cold sweat on my brow
I am sweating profusely.
Feel it comin' up right now
I am about to get sick.
Poison, get thee out of me
I want to get rid of the effects of the poison in my system.
Poison, get thee out of me
I want to get rid of the effects of the poison in my system.
Poison, get thee out of me
I want to get rid of the effects of the poison in my system.
Poison, get thee out of me
I want to get rid of the effects of the poison in my system.
Poison, get thee out of me
I want to get rid of the effects of the poison in my system.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TONY ALLEN, MICHAEL BALZARY, DAMON ALBARN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BlackJohnnyCage
I definitely remember when it was Cool to be black! She went off with this one. beautiful!
@nieceioburrows7260
she looks better when her hair is in the mo-hock
@dorianivery4593
I think if she, Janelle Monae, and Emelie Sande were to all team up for an album it would be one of the best albums ever made. It would be an awesome team up.
@atfnitarian
Estel 2
@QueenIsan
This wombman is sooooooo ridiculously talented..she is my new favorite artist...I love her..V..please dont change girl..you are EVERYTHING that us REAL music lovers need..my eleven year old son plays this video once a day..keep inspiring. .im Facebooking this video now..I need this to go virall!!!!
@johhnniemcgee6057
what I must be old all that make up I thought she was in the circus my grandsons should be running just a scary lookin woman
@QueenIsan
Oooohh! No you didn't dad! She's awesome!!
@mykiamoto7145
johhnnie mcgee Lol, that was the point she was trying to make. About how the industry is so fake and focused on looks, gimmicks, and costumes and bright colors, that nothing is real artistry anymore.
@QueenIsan
Very true Moto Myki my dad is old so he doesn't know about these sorts of things..lol!
@shawnwilson1847
She needs to be more famous I love her !!!