Life Loves a Tragedy

Poison · Collector's Edition (Coll) (Tin) [2009]

Of all the words I've spoken

And lies that I've told

Of all the hearts left broken

Begged for, bought, and sold



Lord, I'm feeling lonely

Feel like I can't go on

The streets have all grown cold now

The mystery's all gone...



She's all gone..

She's all gone, gone gone...

All gone, now.....

She's all.....



Well I ain't gettin' any younger

Can't you see it in my eyes

The sweet has turned to sour

I think it's time for me to fly



Well my vices have turn to habits

And my habits have turn to stone

Life's just a wink and smile now, man

While the truth nails me down to the bone



One more step, I swear and I go over the edge

I gotta stop livin' at a pace that kills

Before I wake up dead



Good times (good times)

Bad times (bad times)

How life loves a tragedy



Heart breaks (heart breaks)

Heart aches (heart aches)

How life loves a tragedy



The nights I spent in danger

With strangers I thought were friends

Only to awake in anger

For some pleasure they swore they'd sin



I think it's time I move on like a rolling stone

'Cause I got all the broken dreams I can buy

Try to sell the ones I stole



Good times (good times)

Bad times (bad times)

How life loves a tragedy



Heart breaks (heart breaks)

Heart aches (heart aches)

How life loves a tragedy



Well I paid the price

For every thrill I got

Those thrills are all long gone now, baby

But I'm still paying for 'em like it or not



I think it's time I move on like a rolling stone

Cause I got all the broken dreams I can buy

Gotta sell the ones I stole



Good times (good times)

Bad times (bad times)

How life loves a tragedy



Heart breaks (heart breaks)

Heart aches (heart aches)

How life loves a tragedy



Good times (good times)

Bad times (bad times)

How life loves a tragedy



Heart breaks (heart breaks)

Heart aches (heart aches)

How life loves a tragedy

Life Loves a Tragedy

Life Loves a Tragedy stands as a poignant song in Poison's extensive discography, showcasing the band's enduring ability to blend hard rock with emotional depth. While the group is widely celebrated for high-energy anthems and glam metal staples, this track offers a more somber reflection on the human condition. The recording captures the band's signature melodic sensibilities, featuring the soaring vocals that defined their commercial success throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. As part of their broader body of work, the song reinforces Poison's reputation for crafting memorable hooks that resonate with fans of classic rock. It serves as a reminder of their versatility beyond their most famous hits, contributing to a rich catalogue that continues to influence the genre.