The song "Poison" by Joy Crookes revolves around toxic relationships and the harmful effects they can have on individuals. The lyrics depict a situation where the narrator is scared of someone, comparing them to a snake because they possess a poisonous nature. The person leaves a negative impact on the narrator's life, continuously causing problems and leaving a mess that the narrator has to clean up. The chorus suggests that the person claims to have inherited their toxic nature from their mother, but the blame cannot be solely placed on her. The repetition of "Ba-da-da-da-da-dum" throughout the song adds a catchy and rhythmic element. The second verse explores the theme further, describing how the narrator has been hurt by this person before, attempting to bite and scream. The line "Maybe the poison is floating in my genes" implies that the narrator may also have some toxic traits within them due to their environment or upbringing. In the bridge, the song shifts its focus to the person responsible for the toxicity. It advises them to take responsibility for their actions and clean up their "tracks" to avoid facing the consequences. If they fail to do so, the poison will come back to haunt them. In the final chorus, the narrator clarifies that the poison was not inherited from their mother, suggesting that the person in question is solely responsible for their toxic behavior. The song ends with the repeated line "I, I, I don't want your poison," expressing the narrator's desire to break free from this toxic relationship. Overall, "Poison" by Joy Crookes delves into the complexities of toxic relationships, highlighting the need to recognize and take responsibility for one's actions to avoid perpetuating the cycle of toxicity.
