Poison

Alice Cooper

About Poison

"Poison" is a song by American rock musician Alice Cooper. Written by Cooper, Desmond Child, and John McCurry, the song was released worldwide as a single in late-1989 from Cooper's eighteenth album, Trash (1989). The song was one of Cooper's biggest hit singles in the United States, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, while peaking at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, only being held off the top spot by the dance record, "Swing the Mood" by Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers. "Poison" is one of Alice Cooper's best known songs. It is ranked by Billboard as the "91st top song of 1989", while Ultimate Classic Rock ranked it as the "7th best Alice Cooper song", commenting "Poison sounds like a typical '80s pop-metal number at times, but Cooper's intensity brings it to a whole other level."The song is available as downloadable content (as part of the Alice Cooper pack or as a single) for use in the music video game Rock Band, and a re-recorded version is also available as downloadable content for Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. 


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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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Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier; February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades. With a stage show that features guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, boa constrictors, and baby dolls, Cooper has drawn equally from horror movies, vaudeville and garage rock to pioneer a grandly theatrical and violent brand of heavy metal designed to shock. more »

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Written by: Desmond Child, John M. McCurry, Alice Cooper

Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC DBA GALLERYAC MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Exploration Group LLC

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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."
Commercial Success
The 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.
International Acclaim
The 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.
Song Inspiration
"Poison" is known for its exploration of darker themes. It is about love being akin to poison, addictive yet dangerous and harmful.
Songwriters
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
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.
Concert Staple
"Poison," despite being released later in Cooper's career, quickly became a staple of his live performances.
Cover Versions
Many artists in various music genres have covered "Poison." Notable covers include those by Groove Coverage, Tarja Turunen, and The Demon Barbers.
In Popular Culture
The 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."
Decades of Influence
More 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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