Alesana (pronounced /ˈælɨs ˈænə/ Alice-Anna) is an american six piece post-… Read Full Bio ↴Alesana (pronounced /ˈælɨs ˈænə/ Alice-Anna) is an american six piece post-hardcore band from Raleigh, North Carolina formed 2004. The band has released five full-length albums and one EP to date. The band gained a wide audience after their debut, On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax was released, featuring a musical style shifting between light and heavy sounds along with a wide influence ranging to even classic rock bands such as The Beatles. Their band name is derived from street named Aliceanna St., which is located in Baltimore where the group originated.

Current members are Dennis Lee (screaming vocals), Shawn Milke (lead vocals, guitars, piano, synth, keys, programming, string composition), Patrick Thompson (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jeremy Bryan (drums, percussion), Shane Crump (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Jake Campbell (rhythm guitar, backing vocals).

Former members were Adam Ferguson (rhythm guitar, vocals), Steven Tomany (bass), Will Anderson (drums) and Daniel Magnuson (drums).

Shawn's sister Melissa Milke takes over the female vocal parts throughout every Alesana album without being officially part of the band.
On Alesana's third studio album "The Emptiness" Adam Fisher of Fear Before contributed the spoken words throughout the album.

Toxic
Alesana Lyrics

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Baby cant you see
im callin, a guy like you should wear a warnin
its dangerous, im fallin

theres no escape i cant wait
i need a hit, baby give me it
your dangerous, im lovin it

too high cant come down
losing my head spinnin round and round
do you feel me now?

with a taste of your lips im on a ride
your toxic im slippin under
with a taste of poison paradise
im addicted to you dont you know that you're toxic
and i love what you do dont you know that you're toxic?

its gettin late to give you up
i took a sip from my devils cup
slowly, its taking over me

too high cant come down
its in the air and its all around
do you feel me now?

with a taste of your lips im on a ride

your toxic im slippin under
with a taste of poison paradise
im addicted to you dont you know that you're toxic
and i love what you do dont you know that you're toxic?

Dont you know that your're toxic?

with a taste of your lips im on a ride
your toxic im slippin under
with a taste of poison paradise
im addicted to you dont you know that you're toxic?

with a taste of your lips im on a ride
your toxic im slippin under
with a taste of poison paradise
im addicted to you dont you know that you're toxic?

intoxicate me now, with your lovin now
i think im ready now
i think im ready now

intoxicate me now, with your lovin now
i think im ready now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Toxic" by Alesana contain a metaphor, a warning about the dangers of love. The singer compares the person they are falling for with a toxic substance, one that can intoxicate and destroy them. The lyrics show how the singer is aware of the harm that toxic love can cause, but they are still drawn to it. The addictive quality of this love is also portrayed, as the singer can't resist it despite the knowledge that it's dangerous.

The lyrics create an atmosphere of urgency and excitement, with the use of powerful phrases like "no escape" and "taking over me". The repeated use of the word "toxic" creates a strong metaphor that leaves an impression on the listener. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer knows they are falling for a harmful person, but they can't help it because they are addicted to them.

Overall, "Toxic" is a song about the alluring but dangerous nature of love. It warns the listener of the harmful consequences of falling for someone who is toxic, but also portrays the irresistible pull that this kind of love can have.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby cant you see im callin, a guy like you should wear a warnin its dangerous, im fallin
I am attracted to you and need your attention. You appear to be dangerous for me as I might fall in love with you.

theres no escape i cant wait i need a hit, baby give me it your dangerous, im lovin it
I cannot resist you and I need to be with you. I know being with you is a risk but I am in love with you.

too high cant come down losing my head spinnin round and round do you feel me now?
I have intense feelings for you that make me feel like I am disconnected from reality. Do you feel the same way about me?

with a taste of your lips im on a ride your toxic im slippin under with a taste of poison paradise im addicted to you dont you know that you're toxic and i love what you do dont you know that you're toxic?
Being with you is like being addicted to a toxic substance that is harmful but irresistible. I know that you are not good for me but I cannot help but love you and what you do to me.

its gettin late to give you up i took a sip from my devils cup slowly, its taking over me
I know I should let you go but I cannot resist you. My attraction for you is like drinking from a devil's cup that slowly consumes me.

too high cant come down its in the air and its all around do you feel me now?
My love for you is like a high that I cannot come down from. It surrounds me and makes me wonder if you feel the same way about me.

intoxicate me now, with your lovin now i think im ready now i think im ready now
I am ready to be intoxicated by your love and give into my feelings for you.

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