Poison Girl

HIM's 'Poison Girl' delves into the dark and tragic aspects of love, portraying it as a destructive force rather than a source of joy. The lyrics are filled with metaphors that paint a picture of a love that is both intoxicating and lethal. The repeated line 'I did it all just for her' suggests a deep devotion, but this devotion is tainted by the toxicity of the relationship. The phrase 'love's heart is death' encapsulates the central theme of the song, indicating that love, in this context, leads to ruin and despair.

The imagery of a serpent crawling towards the heart and the 'coldest kiss' signifies betrayal and the end of genuine affection. The 'poison girl' is a victim of this cruel love, her vitality and spirit gradually extinguished by the metaphorical poison. The fire in her eyes, a symbol of life and passion, dims and dies as the poison takes hold, illustrating the devastating impact of the relationship on her well-being.

The song also explores the idea of mutual destruction, with the narrator acknowledging that 'love wants us dead.' This line suggests that the toxic nature of their love is not one-sided; both parties are ensnared in a cycle of pain and suffering. The 'taste of the poison on her lips' being 'of a tomb' further emphasizes the fatalistic view of love presented in the song. In the end, 'Poison Girl' is a haunting portrayal of a love that consumes and destroys, leaving nothing but emptiness and sorrow in its wake.