Poison
Alice Cooper
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Your cruel device Your blood, like ice One look, could kill My pain, your thrill I wanna love you but I better not touch (don't touch) I wanna hold you, but my senses tell me to stop I wanna kiss you but I want it too much (too much) I wanna taste you but your lips are venomous poison You're poison, running through my veins You're poison I don't want to break these chains Your mouth, so hot Your web, I'm caught Your skin, so wet Black lace, on sweat I hear you calling and it's needles and pins (and pins) I wanna hurt you just to hear you screaming my name Don't want to touch you but you're under my skin (deep in) I wanna kiss you but your lips are venomous poison You're poison, running through my veins You're poison I don't want to break these chains Poison One look, could kill My pain, your thrill I wanna love you but I better not touch (don't touch) I wanna to hold you, but my senses tell me to stop I wanna to kiss you but I want it too much (too much) I wanna taste you but your lips are venomous poison You're poison, running through my veins You're poison I don't want to break these chains Poison (poison) I wanna love you but I better not touch (don't touch) I wanna hold you, but my senses tell me to stop I wanna kiss you but I want it too much (too much) I wanna taste you but your lips are venomous poison Yeah, well I don't want to break these chains Poison (poison) Runnin' deep inside my veins Burnin' deep inside my brain (poison) Poisoning (poison) I don't want to break these chains (poison) Poison (Poison) I don't want to break these chains (poison)
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Written by: Desmond Child, John M. McCurry, Alice Cooper
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Poison" is a song by American rock musician Alice Cooper. It was released in 1989 as a single from Cooper's 18th studio album, "Trash."
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success. It peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Cooper’s first top 10 hit since the 1970s.
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International AcclaimThe success of "Poison" was not limited to the United States. It also charted well internationally, reaching number 2 in the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart, and number 1 in the Australian and Norwegian charts.
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Song Inspiration"Poison" is known for its exploration of darker themes. It is about love being akin to poison, addictive yet dangerous and harmful.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, and John McCurry. Desmond Child, known for collaborating with other rock icons like Bon Jovi and Aerosmith, brought a pop sensibility to Cooper's hard rock sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Poison" was directed by Nigel Dick and was controversial for its sexual and bondage themes. It was edited for daytime television but still faced some bans and restrictions.
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Critical Reception"Poison" is considered one of Alice Cooper's best songs and is a favourite among fans. It was well received by critics and has been recognized as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time.
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Concert Staple"Poison," despite being released later in Cooper's career, quickly became a staple of his live performances.
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Cover VersionsMany artists in various music genres have covered "Poison." Notable covers include those by Groove Coverage, Tarja Turunen, and The Demon Barbers.
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In Popular CultureThe song "Poison" has been used in various television shows, films, and video games — showcasing its wide-ranging appeal and staying power. For instance, it is featured in the video game "Guitar Hero: Smash Hits."
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Decades of InfluenceMore than three decades after its release, "Poison" continues to earn new fans and influence emerging artists, cementing Alice Cooper's status as a music icon.
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