Poison

Songs that involve poison or poisonous substances. Such songs may offer a straightforward description of the effects of poison...or veer off in a far more surreal and metaphorical direction.

Central theme

• Darling, The Dose - The song lists off poison ingredients such as venom and nightshade, and includes lyrics such as "No antidote in sight" and "The dose is the poison / we've had more than most". It also name-drops historical and literary figures, such as "Socrates and Hercules", who notoriously died as a result of poisoning.
• Poison Flowers
• The Poisonousness

Briefly mentioned

• Cyclops Rock - "It was sweet / Like lead paint is sweet / But the after-effect left me paralyzed"
• How Now Dark Cloud - "I have been poisoned by lead"
• Let Me Tell You About My Operation - "Oh, it was poison, baby"
• Maine - "Maine is the poison you love"
• Stomp Box - Includes the lyric "Pour the poison in my ear", which is a possible Hamlet reference.
• This Is Only Going To Go One Way - "An old magician said / While swallowing strychnine / Too bad my greatest trick can only / Be performed one time"
• Whistling In The Dark - "I'd like to poison your mind"

Honorable mentions

• In TMBG's May 21, 2003 newsletter, John Flansburgh memorably denounces plastic surgery: "I am really fascinated by this "bo-tox" thing they are doing in Hollywood which actually PARALYZES YOUR FOREHEAD with POISON BACTERIA."
• Money For Dope - Cobra venom.

See also

• Death
• Drinks
• Drugs
• Addiction, Compulsion