Guitarists Ash Pegram and Mark Falkland play with a hardcore intensity that struggles to be harnessed to the band’s blink and you’ll miss ‘em pop songs. Teenage bass player Ross Paxman makes it more than evident that he spent part of his youth growing up in Seattle and in tandem with drummer Nugie Utomo plays with a ferocity intent on waking the entire neighbourhood. And out front singer Karina Utomo effortlessly and unintentionally smashes every stereotype you may still be unconsciously clinging on to. This is a woman with something to say and a voice to say it with.
Now calling Melbourne home (except for Nugie who is still in Canberra for studies), Young and Restless were thrust into the spotlight late last year when they won Triple J's Unearthed competition, which resulted in them performing at Homebake in Sydney. Six months on and the band has been ripping up stages across the country with the likes of Erase Errata, Cansei De Ser Sexy and Love Is All.
Set for release mid-July, the album is completely self-funded and was recorded by Tom Larkin of Shihad, at his studio in Melbourne earlier this year. Despite several tracks having already sneakily, blasted out on radio (I Pointed At You and You Burst Into Flames, Satan, Dirty Kicks) the album will be the first official release for Young and Restless and Satan and Dirty Kicks have now been remade, remodelled and cranked for even more high energy action.
Vocal collaborators on the album include Peter Saladino (Brisk) and Tom Lyngcoln (The Nation Blue).
Poison Ivy
Young & Restless Lyrics
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And everybody knows
She'll get you in Dutch
You can look but you'd better not touch
Poison ivy, poison ivy
Well late at night when you're sleeping
Poison ivy comes a creeping all around
She's pretty as a daisy
She'll really do you in
But if you let her get under your skin
Poison ivy, poison ivy
Well late at night when you're sleeping
Poison ivy comes a creeping all around
Measles make you bumpy
And mumps will make you lumpy
And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch
A common cold will cool you
But whooping cough will fool you
But poison ivy's gonna make you itch
You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine lotion
You'll be scratching like a hound
The minute you start to mess around
Poison ivy, poison ivy
Well late at night when you're sleeping
Poison ivy comes a creeping all around
Measles make you bumpy
And mumps will make you lumpy
And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch
A common cold will cool you
And whooping cough will fool you
But poison ivy's gonna make you itch
You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine lotion
And you'll be scratching like a hound
The minute you start to mess around
Poison ivy, poison ivy
Well late at night when you're sleeping
Poison ivy comes a creeping all around
La la la
La la la
La la la
The lyrics of "Poison Ivy" by Young & Restless describe a dangerous woman who lures men in and then destroys them. The opening lines compare her to a rose, which is typically considered a beautiful and romantic symbol, but quickly warns that she will "get you in Dutch" if you are not careful. The repeated refrain of "poison ivy" emphasizes the dangerous nature of the woman, and the verses describe how she will creep around and do harm when least expected. The metaphor of a rash caused by poison ivy is used to explore the damage she can do - while other illnesses may be unpleasant, they are not as insidious as poison ivy, which can stick around for a long time and be incredibly uncomfortable.
With lines like "she's pretty as a daisy, but look out man she's crazy," the song suggests that the woman is not just physically alluring, but also manipulative and possibly even mentally unstable. The warning to "look but you'd better not touch" indicates that while the man may be tempted to pursue her, he is ultimately better off staying away for his own safety. Overall, the lyrics of "Poison Ivy" combine a catchy, upbeat melody with a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for the wrong person.
Line by Line Meaning
She comes on like a rose
She presents herself with grace and beauty
And everybody knows
Her true intentions are well known
She'll get you in Dutch
She'll get you in trouble
You can look but you'd better not touch
It's safer to admire her from a distance
Poison ivy, poison ivy
She's like a dangerous plant
Well late at night when you're sleeping
She operates when you're not paying attention
Poison ivy comes a creeping all around
Her influence can slowly seep into your life
She's pretty as a daisy
She's attractive and charming
But look out man she's crazy
She's unpredictable and unstable
She'll really do you in
She can harm you in a serious way
But if you let her get under your skin
If you allow her to influence you, you're in trouble
Measles make you bumpy
Measles skin rash causes bumps
And mumps will make you lumpy
Mumps causes swollen or lumpy glands
And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch
Chicken pox causes itchy red blisters
A common cold will cool you
A cold can make you feel chilly
But whooping cough will fool you
Whooping cough can be mistaken for a cold
But poison ivy's gonna make you itch
The woman's presence will bother you
You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine lotion
You'll require a lot of medication to handle the irritation
You'll be scratching like a hound
You'll feel compelled to scratch yourself
The minute you start to mess around
Once you engage with her, the harm will start
La la la
Musical filler
Writer(s): JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theshutout
If anyone is looking for the specific version of this track it's not any of these versions:
Poison Ivy (Album Version from "Something to get you hyped")
Poison Ivy (Radio Ivy Mix)
Poison Ivy (Straight Up Street Mix)
Poison Ivy (Street Slam Sam Mix)
Poison Ivy (Big Street Break Mix)
Poison Ivy (Big Radio Mix #2)
Poison Ivy (Street Mix)
My guess is one of these two:
Poison Ivy (E.G. Mix)
Poison Ivy (P-Man Mix)
@drunk3n_m0nk12
This just randomly popped back into my head after decades of not hearing it. Thanks for uploading.
Shout out to Power 96 for being a major part of my childhood. Dade and Broward in the 80's and 90's was the shit!
@NDD235
Me too
@Shawnpimpin601
Same🤣
@williamchappell9858
Back in home in Montgomery Al Hot 105.7 use to play the hell outta this jam especially on Friday night got me hyped for Saturday night!
@DennisTolliver-uz4fd
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@mrrayray2005
Fo sho!!!
@ChicagoJD
White boy from Detroit in the 80s and I remember this in my Jeep all the time! I’d crank it up…
@ljpll575
Jamming this in my 5.0 GT in the early 90's living in Miami. Life was good.
@jaxsonchrixioncopeland6490
Tamiami Canes Girrrrllllll Suzuki Jeeps with the ground effects kit, IROC-Z's with the t-tops and no bills and no kids!!!!!!
#Give me a time machine biiiiiiiiiihhhhhhhhh LMBO 🤣🤣 🤣🤣 🤣🤣 🤣🤣 🤣
@DONTCALLMETHAT
It was. Sure as hell was