The lyrics of "Poison" explore the heavy emotional toll of fame, heartbreak, and mental health struggles. Rod Wave uses the metaphor of to describe love and relationships that have turned toxic, leaving him feeling isolated and haunted by "demons". Significant lyrical motifs include:
Mentioning late nights where he can't sleep because he "hears voices" telling him he's "too deep".
Rodarius Green (Rod Wave), Tyler Javeon, and Yung Tago. Lyrical Themes
