Where Evil Grows

The Poppy Family's song 'Where Evil Grows' delves into the seductive yet perilous nature of evil, using a relationship as a metaphor for its insidious spread. The lyrics begin with an attraction, where the narrator is drawn to someone who exudes a captivating charm. This initial allure is described through the warmth and pleasure the narrator feels, symbolizing how evil can often present itself in an appealing guise. The repeated line 'I never knew where evil grew' underscores the narrator's ignorance of the danger lurking beneath the surface.

As the song progresses, the narrator reflects on warnings from friends and their own realization that they should have avoided this person. Despite these warnings, the pull towards this individual was too strong, illustrating how evil can be both enticing and deceptive. The chorus emphasizes that evil thrives in darkness, away from the light of truth and goodness. It grows in 'cracks and holes' and 'lives in people's minds,' suggesting that it finds fertile ground in hidden, neglected, or vulnerable places within us.

The song's climax reveals a chilling transformation: the evil that was once external has now taken root within the narrator. The line 'every time I look at you, evil grows in me' signifies how prolonged exposure to malevolence can corrupt even the most unsuspecting individuals. The desire to control or contain this evil, as expressed in the wish to build a wall around the person, is ultimately futile. The song concludes with a haunting reminder that evil is a pervasive force, difficult to eradicate once it has taken hold.