Lyric discussion by Phocas 

Cover art for The Poison lyrics by Bullet for My Valentine

I agree with RobertBunch. It does sound like somebody killing themselves slowly, I understand and can relate to that kinda. Like, my dad & sister both smoke and my brother does chewing tobacco and they won't stop. It's BS! The holding on to you part is like about how the singer is trying to keep them alive, by trying 2 save them. (Maybe.)