Poison
Renegade Hearts & Nightly Revels: Constantines' Poison Reveals Youth's Wild Dance
Lyrics
At the out-city dance hall
Describes a dance hall located outside the city.
where the wild ones lead the fire-night parade
Refers to a lively night procession led by adventurous individuals.
If you're looking for affection
Cautionary advice about seeking affection, emphasizing careful choices in relationships.
best be careful where you lay your name
Warns about the consequences of associating with the wrong people or places.
'Cause they'll pin your renegade heart to the wall
Depicts a scenario where rebellious emotions are exposed and criticized.
and leave you there to hang
Implies the consequences of openly displaying a non-conformist or rebellious nature.
Last night, at some Scarborough disco
References a specific disco in Scarborough and a negative incident involving financial loss.
another empty pocket took a fall
Describes another unfortunate incident where someone loses money.
The wild ones put a kid out of business
Highlights the actions of rebellious individuals causing harm to someone's business.
and they shake it off like shivering dogs
Suggests a lack of remorse or accountability among those responsible for the harm.
No dog-tooth trigger will poison us
Expresses resilience against external influences and threats using a metaphorical "dog-tooth trigger."
No sinister blade will poison us
Reiterates the theme of resilience, emphasizing immunity to harmful influences represented by a "sinister blade."
When we dance the night belongs to us
Celebrates a sense of ownership and freedom during dancing, despite external challenges.
Who gives a damn for the blue lawn
Questions the significance of societal norms ("blue lawn") in the morning light.
when the sun comes up on an empty lot?
Highlights the emptiness of certain societal constructs when viewed in the morning.
A little more blood in the weekends wake
References a violent event with "blood in the weekends wake" and the subsequent nonchalant attitude.
and they shake it off like shivering dogs
Reiterates the theme of shaking off negative experiences like dogs shaking off water.
No dog-tooth trigger will poison us
Reaffirms the resistance to being influenced or harmed, using the metaphor of a "dog-tooth trigger."
No sinister blade will poison us
Reiterates the resistance to harmful influences, symbolized by a "sinister blade."
When we dance the night belongs to us
Reiterates the sense of ownership and freedom during dancing despite external threats.
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