In February 2005, Juliet Turner was awarded the Meteor Music Award for best Irish female performer.
Toxic
Juliet Turner Lyrics
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I'm calling
A guy like you
Should wear a warning
It's dangerous
I'm fallin'
There's no escape
I need a hit
Baby, give me it
You're dangerous
I'm lovin' it
Too high
Can't come down
Losing my head
Spinning 'round and 'round
Do you feel me now
With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic
I'm slipping under
With a taste of poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic
And I love what you do
Don't you know that you're toxic
It's getting late
To give you up
I took a sip
From my devil cup
Slowly
It's taking over me
Too high
Can't come down
It's in the air
And it's all around
Can you feel me now
With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic
I'm slipping under
With a taste of poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic
And I love what you do
Don't you know that you're toxic
Don't you know that you're toxic
Taste of my lips and having fun
With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic
I'm slipping under
With a taste of poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic
And I love what you do
Don't you know that you're toxic
With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic
I'm slipping under
With a taste of poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic
And I love what you do
Don't you know that you're toxic
I'm intoxicated now
I think you'll love it now
I think I'm ready now
I think I'm ready now
I'm intoxicated now
I think you'll love it now
I think I'm ready now
The song "Toxic" by Juliet Turner features the singer admitting to being in love with someone who is dangerous for her. The lyrics use a lot of imagery to convey this addiction, describing it as being like a ride or being poisoned. The singer repeats that she is addicted, falling, and slipping under, showing that she is aware of this dangerous relationship but cannot resist it. The line "With a taste of your lips" is particularly powerful, as it shows that the physical sensations associated with being with this person are what keep the singer hooked. The chorus repeats the title word "toxic" several times to make it clear that this relationship is dangerous and not healthy, but the singer cannot help but love it anyway.
Overall, "Toxic" is a song about the danger and addiction of a toxic relationship. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and repetition to emphasize the point that the singer is hooked on this person despite the danger they present. It is a powerful commentary on the lengths people will go to for love, even when it's not good for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, can't you see I'm calling
I'm desperately reaching out for you to come to me.
A guy like you should wear a warning
You're bad news, and anyone who gets involved with you should be aware of the danger.
It's dangerous, I'm fallin'
I know I shouldn't be getting too close, but I can't help being drawn in and falling for you.
There's no escape, I can't wait
I'm trapped in this situation, and I'm eagerly anticipating what's going to happen next.
I need a hit, baby, give me it
I'm addicted to the way you make me feel, and I need more of it.
You're dangerous, I'm lovin' it
Even though I know you're not good for me, I can't help but enjoy the excitement and passion that comes with being with you.
Too high, can't come down
I'm in a euphoric state because of you, and it feels like there's no way to come back down to reality.
Losing my head, spinning 'round and 'round
Being with you is making me feel dizzy and overwhelmed, like I don't have control over my own thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel me now
Do you understand how much I'm into you and how much you're affecting me?
With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride
Just a small taste of you has me hooked and swept up in a whirlwind of emotions.
You're toxic, I'm slipping under
Your influence over me is dangerous and overwhelming, and I feel like I'm losing control.
With a taste of poison paradise, I'm addicted to you
Even though I recognize that being with you is not good for me, I can't help but crave more and more of you.
Don't you know that you're toxic
You're bad news, and you're only hurting me by continuing to be a part of my life.
And I love what you do
Even though I'm aware of the negative consequences, I still can't help indulging in my feelings for you.
It's getting late to give you up
I know I should walk away from you, but it feels like it's too late to turn back now.
I took a sip from my devil cup
I knowingly took a risk by getting involved with you, and now I'm paying the price for that choice.
Slowly, it's taking over me
Your influence is growing stronger and stronger, and I feel like I'm losing myself in my feelings for you.
Taste of my lips and having fun
Being with you is thrilling and exciting, and I can't resist the temptation to keep experiencing those feelings.
I'm intoxicated now
I'm completely under your spell and completely out of control.
I think you'll love it now
I think you'll be pleased with how much control you have over me and how much I'm willing to do to be with you.
I think I'm ready now
Even though I know it's not the right choice, I'm ready to give in to my feelings and continue down this dangerous path.
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