Poison Prince

Amy MacDonald

About Poison Prince

"Poison Prince" is the first single from Scottish singer-songwriter Amy MacDonald's debut album, This Is the Life, and charted at number 136 on the UK Singles Chart in 2007. Its initial limited release was on 7 May 2007, and it was later re-released 19 May 2008. The lyrics were based on the life of Babyshambles and The Libertines singer Pete Doherty, and were written as an ode to the troubled musician.


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A poetic genius genius,
Its something I don't see,
Why would a genius be trippin on me?

And there's looking and another ,
Why he can't see is that I'm looking through his eyes,
So many lies behind his eyes.
N tell me stories from your past,
And sing me songs you wrote before.

I tell you this my Poison Prince,
You'll soon be knocking on Heaven's door.

Some kind of Poison Prince,
With your eyes in a daze.
Some kind of Poison Prince,
Your life is like a maze.

And what we all want and what we all crave,
Is an upbeat song,
So we can dance the night away.

Who said life was easy,
Who said life was fair,
Who said nobody gived a damn,
And nobody even cared.

The way you're acting now,
Like you left that all behind.
You've given up,
You've given in,
And I'm a sucker of that kind.

Some kind of Poison Prince,
With your eyes in a daze.
Some kind of Poison Prince,
Your life is like a maze.

And what we all want and what we all crave,
Is an upbeat song ,
So we can dance the night away.

Some kind of Poison Prince,
With your eyes in a daze.
Some kind of Poison Prince,
Your life is like a maze.

And what we all want and what we all crave,
Is an upbeat song ,
So we can dance the night away.

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Amy MacDonald

Amy Macdonald (born 25 August 1987 in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire) is a Scottish recording artist. Macdonald rose to fame in 2007 with her debut album, This Is the Life (2007) and its fourth single, "This Is the Life". The single charted at number one in six different countries worldwide, and charted inside the top ten in another eleven countries worldwide. more »

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Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD

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5 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Poison Prince" is the debut single of Scottish singer-songwriter Amy MacDonald. - The song was released on 7th May 2007 in the United Kingdom. - It received critical acclaim and helped to establish MacDonald's reputation as a rising star in the music industry.
About the Song
The song is reportedly about the tumultuous life of Pete Doherty, the English musician who was the co-frontman of The Libertines and later the leader of Babyshambles. - Doherty was known for his high-profile relationships, drug addiction issues, and arrests, which MacDonald criticises in the song, although she has said she also empathizes with him. - "Poison Prince" does not romanticize these issues. Instead, it presents a critical view on the dangers of fame and excessive media attention.
Lyrics and Composition
MacDonald wrote the song when she was just 19 years old. - The song has a signature indie pop sound mixed with folk-rock elements common in MacDonald's music. - The lyrics of "Poison Prince" are veiled yet poignant, using metaphors and vivid imagery to convey the song's message.
Performance and Charts
"Poison Prince" peaked at number 136 on the UK Singles Chart, but its relatively modest commercial success did not reflect its impact or popularity. - MacDonald has performed the song at numerous high-profile events, including the Glastonbury Festival. - Despite it not charting highly, the song is still one of MacDonald's most recognized and frequently performed songs.
Album Contribution
"Poison Prince" was included in MacDonald's debut album, "This Is The Life", which peaked at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and sold three million copies worldwide. - The album became one of the best-selling albums of 2007, establishing MacDonald's place in the music industry.

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