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I got the poison (I got the remedy) 00:00
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 00:02
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 00:04
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 00:06
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 00:09
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 00:11
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 00:13
I got the poison, I got the poison, I got the poison (yeah) 00:16
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 00:31
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 00:35
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 00:40
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 00:44
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 00:49
Yeah, yeah 00:53
I got the poison (yeah) 00:55
I got the poison (yeah) 00:57
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I got the poison (I got the remedy) 01:20
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 01:23
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 01:25
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 01:27
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 01:30
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 01:32
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 01:34
I got the poison (the break-up, the break-up) 01:36
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The break up 01:56
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 01:57
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 01:59
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 02:02
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 02:04
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 02:06
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 02:09
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 02:11
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy (yeah) 02:13
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I got the poison 02:32
I got the poison 02:33
02:35
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 02:53
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 02:55
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 02:57
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 02:59
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 03:02
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy 03:04
I got the poison (I got the remedy) 03:06
I got the poison, I got the poison, I got the poison (yeah) 03:09
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Poison – English Lyrics

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Dive into The Prodigy's iconic track "Poison" to experience a cornerstone of 90s electronic music. This high-energy anthem, with its memorable vocal hook and fusion of genres, offers a unique opportunity to engage with English through its raw and impactful lyrics, making it an exciting entry point into understanding rhythmic and expressive language use in electronic music culture.

[English]
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the poison, I got the poison, I got the poison (yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
I got the poison (yeah)
I got the poison (yeah)
...
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the poison (the break-up, the break-up)
...
The break up
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy (yeah)
...
I got the poison
I got the poison
...
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy
I got the poison (I got the remedy)
I got the poison, I got the poison, I got the poison (yeah)
...

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

poison

/ˈpɔɪzən/

B1
  • noun
  • - a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.
  • verb
  • - to administer poison to someone or something.

remedy

/ˈremədi/

B1
  • noun
  • - a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury.

pulsating

/ˈpʌlseɪtɪŋ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - expanding and contracting rhythmically; throbbing.

rhythmical

/ˈrɪðmɪkəl/

B1
  • adjective
  • - having or characterized by rhythm.

break

/breɪk/

A2
  • noun
  • - an interruption of continuity or flow.
  • verb
  • - separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, stress, or strain.

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Key Grammar Structures

  • I got the poison (I got the remedy)

    ➔ Present Perfect Simple

    ➔ The phrase 'I got' is an example of the Present Perfect Simple, used to describe an action that happened in the past but is relevant to the present.

  • I got the pulsating rhythmical remedy

    ➔ Adjective Order

    ➔ The phrase uses the correct order of adjectives in English: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. Here, 'pulsating' (opinion) comes before 'rhythmical' (opinion).

  • I got the poison, I got the poison, I got the poison (yeah)

    ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

    ➔ The repetition of 'I got the poison' is used to emphasize the idea and create a stronger impact on the listener.

  • Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

    ➔ Interjection

    ➔ The word 'yeah' is an interjection used to express agreement, acknowledgment, or emphasis in a casual manner.

  • I got the poison (the break-up, the break-up)

    ➔ Parenthesis for Additional Information

    ➔ The use of parentheses '(the break-up, the break-up)' provides additional context or clarification without disrupting the main flow of the sentence.