Lyrics of
Poison And Wine

The song was written by the duo The Civil Wars, consisting of Joy Williams and John Paul White, and reflects the complexities of human relationships, suggesting a complex and ambivalent love. The lyrics detail contradictory feelings within a relationship, oscillating between love and reluctance to love. This universal theme, along with the beautiful melody, contributed to the songs success.

You only know what I want you to,
I know everything you don't want me to.
Oh your mouth is poison, your mouth is wine
Oh you think your dreams are the same as mine

oh I don't love you, but I always will,
oh I don't love you, but I always will.
I don't love you, but I always will,
I always, will

I wish you'd hold me when I turn my back,
The less I give, the more I get back
Ooh your hands can heal, your hands can bruise,
I don't have a choice, but I still choose you

Oh I don't love you, but I always will,
oh I don't love you, but I always will
I don't love you, but I always will,
oh I don't love you, but I always will.
I don't love you, but I always will,
I don't love you, but I always will.
I don't love you, but I always will,
I always, will.

I always, will
I always, will
I always, will
I always, will