Life Loves a Tragedy
Poison · Collector's Edition (Coll) (Tin) [2009]
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.

