Poison Pen
Hoodoo Gurus
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"Dear John", so begins a famous old story "Goodbye / au-revoir / thanks for the memory" Keep it short and sweet if you really care D-l-V-O-R-C-E can be so hurtful, It makes public property of things that are so personal All the friends and family grab their share Ink is black, as black as night, Black as thoughts that shun the light Truth will out and maybe then You'll put down that poison pen Poison pen Everyone enjoys sharing a rumour But when it's aimed at you it loses its humour Sometimes words so innocent cut so deep Everybody keeps telling me, "talk is cheap" Sometimes words so innocent - they cut so deep Black as night, as black as coal, Black as thoughts that cast a shadow Right across my soul I thought that you were my friend Until you picked up that poison pen
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Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
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9 facts about this song
Release Information"Poison Pen" is a song by Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus. It was released as a single in September 1991 under the label, RCA, as the third single from their fifth studio album, "Kinky."
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Song Composition"Poison Pen" was written by Dave Faulkner, the lead singer of Hoodoo Gurus. The song included a mixture of alternative rock and pop-rock elements that were distinctive of the band's style.
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album PerformanceThe album, "Kinky," where "Poison Pen" featured, peaked at No. 172 on the Billboard 200 album chart in 1991. The album also reached No. 35 on the Australian Albums Chart.
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Single PerformanceAlthough "Poison Pen" didn't chart in the US, the band have had success in their home country, with seven entries on the Australian Top 40 Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Poison Pen" was directed by Australian film director John Hillcoat, who has a strong association with rock music, having directed numerous documentaries and music videos for artists like Depeche Mode, Muse, and Nick Cave.
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Band's LegacyHoodoo Gurus is one of Australia's most successful and enduring rock bands, having sold millions of records worldwide, and nominated for several Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards.
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Other Notable SongsBesides "Poison Pen", other notable songs by Hoodoo Gurus include "What's My Scene?" and "Bittersweet", which have become iconic rock songs in Australia's music landscape.
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In Popular CultureAlthough the song wasn't a commercial hit, "Poison Pen" continues to have a following amongst Hoodoo Guru's fans and is regularly performed during their concerts.
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Lyrics and ThemeLyrically, "Poison Pen" like many Hoodoo Gurus' songs deals with heartache and lost love. It depicts the angst and pain of receiving a break-up letter, hence the title "Poison Pen".
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