Poison
Alex Wilson
Description
A darkly alluring Southern Gothic tale of dangerous love, 'Poison' is a gritty, blues-infused country-rock anthem. Alex Wilson's raw vocal performance captures the intoxication and peril of a toxic relationship, likened to a venomous copperhead in a swampy landscape. The song blends elements of Southern rock swagger with swamp rock's dark, bluesy undertones, creating a sound that's both captivating and unnerving. The relentless beat and haunting slide guitar underscore the singer's descent into addiction and the intoxicating allure of a forbidden love.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Sundown in the pines... I'm callin' A backroad boy like me was bound to fall in This ain't paradise... You ain't no angel You're just a copperhead's kiss in a dangerous game, girl [Pre-Chorus] I'm hooked on you, girl Don't you know that you're poison? And I love what you do Don't you know that you're poison? [Chorus] I'm on a high, I'm sinkin' under With a taste of your moonshine, I'm in a thunder I'm hooked on you, girl (Don't you know that you're poison?) [Verse 2] It's gettin' late... To give you up I took a drink from your devil's cup It's gettin' hazardous... It's creek-bed deep I got the holler-fever, and I'm losin' sleep [Pre-Chorus] I'm hooked on you, girl Don't you know that you're poison? And I love what you do Don't you know that you're poison? [Chorus] I'm on a high, I'm sinkin' under With a taste of your moonshine, I'm in a thunder I'm hooked on you, girl (Don't you know that you're poison?) [Bridge] I'm in a daze... Your mountain haze... My blood is buzzin'... My hands are shakin'... My heart is pounding, nearly breaking... Lost in your charm, no mistaking... [Chorus] I'm on a high, I'm sinkin' under! With a taste of your moonshine, I'm in a thunder! I'm hooked on you, girl! (Don't you know that you're poison?) [Outro] Hooked on you, girl... (Goin' under...) ...Poison.