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Rust in Peace

Poison Was the Cure

Rust in Peace
1990

Duration: 2:58

Track number: 5

Writers

Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine

Music by: Dave Mustaine

Theme

A very fast and short track that directly addresses Mustaine's struggles with drug addiction and the destructive nature of the substances he used. The title suggests the ironic tragedy of seeking 'cure' (relief/escape) through something that is fundamentally 'poisonous' (drugs).

Lyrics
I miss the warm embrace I felt First time you touched me Secure and safe in open arms I should have known you'd crush me A snake you were when me met I loved you anyway Pulling out your poisoned fangs The venom never goes away Serpent swims free in my blood Dragons sleeping in my veins Jackyl speaking with tongue Roach egg laying in my brain Once stalked beneath your shadow Sleepwalking to the gallows I'm the sun that beats your brow in 'Til I finally threw the towel in Never knowing if I'd wake up in a whirlpool got redundant My brain was just some driftwood in a cesspool, I became dead From a rock star to a desk fool was my destiny, someone said Love's a tidepool, taste the waters, life's abundant Taste me
Musicians
Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Vocals and rhythm guitar

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