Rodarius Green (Rod Wave), Tyler Javeon, and Yung Tago. Lyrical Themes
is a soul-stirring track by Rod Wave , released on November 1, 2019, as the sixth track on his breakout debut studio album, Ghetto Gospel . The song is a hallmark of Wave's "soul-trap" style, blending melodic rap with raw, vulnerable storytelling. Key Details and Production Release Date: November 1, 2019. Album: Ghetto Gospel , executive produced by Kevin Gates. Rod Wave - Poison (Official Audio)
Experience the raw emotion of the official audio for Poison below: Rod Wave - Topic YouTube• Jun 30, 2021 Rod Wave – Poison Lyrics - Genius Rodarius Green (Rod Wave), Tyler Javeon, and Yung Tago
Expressing a preference for being alone ("thuggin' dolo") and cutting off communication to cope with pain. Key Details and Production Release Date: November 1, 2019
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".
The track was produced by Tyler Javeon and Yung Tago , who are known for creating the atmospheric, guitar-heavy beats that complement Rod Wave’s emotive vocals.