"Melody with balls" is the musical motto and the group's new EP, 'Princess to Poison', demonstrates that statement quite proficiently.
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Poison
Violence to Vegas Lyrics
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Ripping at the core of my soul
The drugs and alcohol can't displace where I fall (Oh yeah)
But I indulge anyway
I've got style and I have grace
But not enough to turn your face
A thousand miles and princess smile
It's hard for me to make this change
To stand alone out in the rain
To face my fears and taste my tears
Bitter memories
It's an American tragedy (Oh yeah)
Now sit back and watch it burn
I've got style and I have grace
But not enough to turn your face
A thousand miles and princess smile
Break me in the end
It's hard for me to make this change
To stand alone out in the rain
To face my fears and taste my tears
Bitter memories
With my eye's open till the end
I let nothing define me
But if you knew my pain
Then you would feel the same
Way I do
Poison
I've got style and I have grace
But not enough to turn your face
A thousand miles and princess smile
Break me in the end
It's hard for me to make this change
To stand alone out in the rain
To face my fears and taste my tears
Bitter memories
The great American tragedy
The lyrics of Violence to Vegas's song Poison speak about the struggles of trying to overcome addiction and pain. The song starts off with the singer watching the sunset for the last time as they feel a ripping at the core of their soul. Although drugs and alcohol cannot displace where they fall, the singer indulges in them anyway. This shows how addiction can sometimes be stronger than one's own willpower. The next few lines talk about how the singer has style and grace, but not enough to turn someone's face. This represents how even though they may seem attractive and charming on the surface, they still struggle with their inner demons. The line "It's hard for me to make this change, to stand alone out in the rain, to face my fears and taste my tears, bitter memories" shows an internal struggle to overcome their pain and fear. The chorus reiterates the singer's elegance and charm but adds that it's not enough to overcome their problems.
The lines "With my eyes open till the end, I let nothing define me, but if you knew my pain, then you would feel the same way I do" brings the song to a close with a sense of defiance. The singer is determined to not let their pain define them, even though it is a struggle. They also acknowledge that their pain is something others may not fully understand. The last line "Poison" could be interpreted in several ways - as a symbol of addiction, as a metaphor for the antagonist causing harm, or simply as a description of the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the sun set down for the last time
I am at the end of my journey, with nothing left to lose.
Ripping at the core of my soul
My pain and anguish are so deep that they feel like they are tearing me apart from the inside out.
The drugs and alcohol can't displace where I fall (Oh yeah)
No amount of substance abuse can take away the pain I feel or change my ultimate fate.
But I indulge anyway
Despite knowing it won't make a difference, I continue to use drugs and alcohol as a way to escape my reality.
I've got style and I have grace
I may appear beautiful and put-together on the surface, but inside I am struggling.
But not enough to turn your face
Despite my outward appearance, I am not enough to catch your attention or make you care.
A thousand miles and princess smile
Even though I am far away and smiling, I am still filled with pain and fear.
Break me in the end
Despite all of the things that I do to try and save myself, it is all in vain and I am ultimately broken.
It's hard for me to make this change
I am struggling to break free from my situation and make a better life for myself.
To stand alone out in the rain
It is hard for me to get away from the things that are harming me, and I feel like I am alone in my struggle.
To face my fears and taste my tears
I need to confront my inner demons and emotions in order to finally move on.
Bitter memories
The things that have happened to me in the past continue to haunt me and drag me down.
It's an American tragedy (Oh yeah)
My personal struggles are emblematic of the larger social issues facing America.
Now sit back and watch it burn
The problems facing America are not going away anytime soon, and we are powerless to stop them.
With my eye's open till the end
I will continue to fight and struggle until the very end.
I let nothing define me
Despite all of the terrible things that have happened to me, I am still in control of my own destiny and identity.
But if you knew my pain
If you only knew how much I was suffering, you would understand why I act the way I do.
Then you would feel the same
If you experienced what I have experienced, you would be just as broken and lost as I am.
Way I do
My struggles are a product of my environment, and are not my own fault.
Poison
My attempts to find joy and relief in life only bring me further harm and suffering.
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SilentNightBand
It was AWESOME! My fourth time seeing them, too!
Slimelife CT
Fucking classic!!!
Jessica
I miss Failsafe...
SilentNightBand
Yes, yes they are! ^_^
Ishdalar
Please,correct the title so more people will watch this Video Is Poison,not Poisen :\ Thx for the upload :D
LeBatEnRouge
@Theyoutubnoob yup