In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Poison Oak, darling, I know where you've been
Marking off boxes on your checklist of sin
Your father oughta have his old head busted in
For raising you up how he did
You know that your baby is slow and she's thin
Yellow with jaundice all over her skin
I'd build a big fire and throw your mother right in
For raising you up like she did
But I know my blood when I taste it
And hey, Poison Oak, you're alright
So buckle up little Virginia
And stay 'till the end of the night
You wear a suede hat with a fiery brim
And beat cotton dry of each droplet within
They oughta round up your lovers and all of your kin
For letting you go on like you did
But I know deep down that your heart is pure gold
And someday you'll buy back the things you have sold
And someday you won't look so broken and old
And you'll think of the good of your kid
And I know my blood when I'm blinded
And hey, Poison Oak you're OK
So tuck in your little Virginia
And stay 'till the end of the day
Poison Oak, darling, I know where you've been
Marking off boxes on your checklist of sin
Your father oughta have his old head busted in
For raising you up how he did
Marking off boxes on your checklist of sin
Your father oughta have his old head busted in
For raising you up how he did
You know that your baby is slow and she's thin
Yellow with jaundice all over her skin
I'd build a big fire and throw your mother right in
For raising you up like she did
But I know my blood when I taste it
And hey, Poison Oak, you're alright
So buckle up little Virginia
And stay 'till the end of the night
You wear a suede hat with a fiery brim
And beat cotton dry of each droplet within
They oughta round up your lovers and all of your kin
For letting you go on like you did
But I know deep down that your heart is pure gold
And someday you'll buy back the things you have sold
And someday you won't look so broken and old
And you'll think of the good of your kid
And I know my blood when I'm blinded
And hey, Poison Oak you're OK
So tuck in your little Virginia
And stay 'till the end of the day
Poison Oak, darling, I know where you've been
Marking off boxes on your checklist of sin
Your father oughta have his old head busted in
For raising you up how he did
Lyrics submitted by kingharvest88
POISON OAK Lyrics as written by James Toth
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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