Each year, critics at the Chicago Tribune name a "Chicagoan of the Year." The 2008 winner for music was Local H.
Local H started as hard-rock duo formed by Scott Lucas (vocals/guitar/bass) and Joe Daniels (drums). The two began in 1987 at their mainline high school in Zion. After failed attempts at recruiting a bassist, Lucas added bass pickups to his electric guitar.
Local H's 1995 debut Ham Fisted was released to lukewarm reception, but their 1996 follow-up As Good as Dead was certified gold and contained the hits "Bound for the Floor" and "Eddie Vedder." It was better received by critics, as was 1998's Pack Up the Cats, which spawned the single "All the Kids Are Right." Unfortunately, their label Polygram merged with Universal, and the album was all but forgotten in transition.
Daniels left in 1999. Lucas recruited recent Triplefastaction drummer Brian St. Clair later that year. St. Clair was a drum tech for Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick. Lucas and St. Clair released their first album together, Here Comes the Zoo, in 2002 on Palm Pictures. The No Fun EP came next in 2003, and Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? followed in 2004 to favorable reviews, with the track "Everyone Alive" being featured in the 2004 video game Burnout 3. The break-up concept album 12 Angry Months followed in 2008, and to coincide with the 2012 presidential election the group issued Hallelujah! I'm a Bum that year, both albums receiving critical praise.
Brian St. Clair would amicably leave the band, playing his last show in November 2013, before Ryan Harding joined to fill in his spot. In 2015, the duo would issue their ninth studio album Hey, Killer through G&P Records, an independent label they operate that has also been utilized for smaller releases for the band in the past. In 2020, the duo iussued Lifers through AntiFragile Music.
Local H garnered good publicity for a cover of the Britney Spears hit "Toxic". The cover was available on the band's web site and is the last track on the otherwise live album Alive '05, issued in 2005. "Toxic" has been performed at recent concerts.
Local H is known for creativity in concerts. In 2003, the band auctioned off a concert on eBay, and in 2004, performed at Fritz's Corner in Zion. In 2005, the duo performed a series of set-list request shows, where the audience got to vote on what they wanted the band to play. Gabe Rodriguez often accompanied the band on tour and provided back-up vocals or kazoo playing.
Every Halloween, Local H plays in Ardmore, masquerading as a certain group. They have performed as Nirvana, Tom Petty, Oasis, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and Sex Pistols.
Toxic
Local H Lyrics
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I'm calling
A guy like you should wear a warning
It's dangerous
I'm falling
There's no escape
I can't wait
Baby, give me it
You're dangerous
I'm loving it
Too high
Can't come down
Losin' my head
Spinnin' 'round and 'round
Do you feel me now?
Oh,
The taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under
With a taste of a 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's 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?
Oh,
Taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under
With the taste of a 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?
(Oh, oh)
Taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under
With a taste of a poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic?
With the taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under
With a taste of the poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic?
Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now
I think I'm ready now
I think I'm ready now
Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now
I think I'm ready now
The lyrics of Local H’s song Toxic suggest an irresistible attraction that is ultimately dangerous and harmful. The singer is drawn to someone who is toxic, yet can’t seem to break free from their grip. The opening line, “Baby, can’t you see I’m calling,” implies desperation and dependence on the person they are addressing. They describe this person as dangerous and addictive, with lines like, “A guy like you should wear a warning,” and “I’m addicted to you, don’t you know that you’re toxic?” At the same time, the singer seems to revel in the danger, fueling their own addiction, and acknowledging that the situation is not sustainable. The lyrics convey a sense of being out of control, spiraling further and further into the toxicity.
The chorus “With a taste of your lips, I’m on a ride, you’re toxic, I'm slippin' under with the taste of a poison paradise” depicts a dizzying, euphoric feeling that comes with being in the thrall of something or someone so dangerous. The singer feels intoxicated by the person’s love, and although they know it’s harmful, they can’t help but be drawn back in. The bridge of the song, “Intoxicate me now with your lovin’ now, I think I’m ready now,” signifies the singer’s acceptance of the danger and their willingness to surrender to their addiction.
Overall, the lyrics of Toxic provide insight into the mindset of someone who is in a toxic relationship. They crave the dangerous attraction, even as they acknowledge the harm it’s causing them. The song portrays the addictiveness of a toxic relationship and the difficulty of escaping its grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, can't you see
I'm calling
The singer is desperately trying to get the attention of the person they are addressing.
A guy like you should wear a warning
It's dangerous
I'm falling
The singer is warning the person they are addressing that they are a dangerous person to be around and that they themselves are falling for them.
There's no escape
I can't wait
I need a hit
Baby, give me it
You're dangerous
I'm loving it
The singer is expressing their inability to escape from the person they are addressing, the need to be around them and that they love the danger.
Too high
Can't come down
Losin' my head
Spinnin' 'round and 'round
Do you feel me now?
The singer is expressing their intoxication and inability to focus on anything else but the person they are addressing and they are asking if the person feels the same way.
Oh,
The taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slippin' under
With a taste of a poison paradise
The singer is addicted to the person they are addressing and that being with them is like being under the influence of a dangerous drug.
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?
The singer is expressing that they are addicted to the person they are addressing and that they are toxic but they still love being around them.
It's getting late
To give you up
I took a sip
From my devil's cup
Slowly, it's taking over me
The singer is acknowledging that they should walk away from the person they are address but they can't because the attraction is too strong.
Too high
Can't come down
It's in the air and it's all around
Can you feel me now?
The singer is stating that they are in too deep and that they want the person they are addressing to feel the same way.
Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now
I think I'm ready now
I think I'm ready now
The singer is expressing that they are ready to be consumed by the person they are addressing and that they are willing to get lost in their love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Henrik Jonback, Pontus Winnberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-jh2fo2ww3c
不是我翻的 搬運而已
中你的毒《TOXIC
Baby, can't you see, I'm callin' 親愛的難道你不知道我殷殷的呼喚
A guy like you should wear a warnin' 你這樣的俊俏總叫我沒有安全感
You're dangerous, I'm fallin' 你真的太危險我要墜入愛河了
There's no escape, I can't wait 我無路可退我不想空等
I need a hit, baby give me it 我需要你讓我擁有你
You're dangerous, I'm movin' it 你是個危險情人讓我深深癡迷
Too high, can't come down 內心彭拜無法平靜
Losing my head, spimming round and 無法思考情緒起伏不定
Do you feel me now 你難道沒有感應
CHORUS 複歌
Oh, the taste of your lips, I'm on a ride 你唇間的味道讓我的心漂浮懸空
You're toxic, I'm slippin' under 你的舌尖是有毒的蜜糖
Oh' the taste of your poison paradise 喔我嘗到天堂之毒
I'm addicted to you 讓我不能自拔
Don't you know that you're toxic 難道你不知道
And I love what you do 你是致命的毒
Don't you know that you're toxic 但我卻深深為你著迷
It's getting late to give you up 漸漸地你的毒入侵我的身體
I took a sip from the devil's cup Slowly it's taking over me, Too high, can't come down 內心彭拜無法平靜
It's inthe air and it's all around 無法思考情緒起伏不定
Can you feel it now 你難道沒有感應
CHORUS X2 複歌
X2 Intoxicate me now 你讓我如癡如醉
With your lovin' now 因為有了你的愛
I think I'm ready now... 我想我已經準備好了
Intoxicate me now 你讓我如癡如醉
With your lovin' now 因為有了你的愛
I think I'm ready now... 我想我已經準備好了
@dasnookking4682
I had no idea this was a cover of Britney spears for the longest time until some chick told me.. i don't listen to Britney spears or any pop music for that matter, but local h is fuckin awesome. I have lots of respect for these guys. It amazes me that only 2 guys can make all of the awesome music they put out. If you don't know much music from these guys I suggest anyone to listen to the 'As good as dead' album. Their best album imo.
@night08755
I mean, it's not really Britney's song, she's just an interpret. I think the credit goes to Cathy Dennis.
@BDoleSH
This is probably my new favorite Toxic cover. Nice!
@betsybk11
Local H made this song great! How cool they did this.
@blueblursonic0298
Ya it rocks
@Dnvr-tx8dv
Brittney spears, whos that???
@blueblursonic0298
Dnvr2016 There's this thing called looking up Britney Spears on Google thatd help you immensely
@ageivy5658
it was great to begin with! boring old asses
@seanadams1369
Wow that's really good..damn good job local H......awesome!!!
@user-jh2fo2ww3c
不是我翻的 搬運而已
中你的毒《TOXIC
Baby, can't you see, I'm callin' 親愛的難道你不知道我殷殷的呼喚
A guy like you should wear a warnin' 你這樣的俊俏總叫我沒有安全感
You're dangerous, I'm fallin' 你真的太危險我要墜入愛河了
There's no escape, I can't wait 我無路可退我不想空等
I need a hit, baby give me it 我需要你讓我擁有你
You're dangerous, I'm movin' it 你是個危險情人讓我深深癡迷
Too high, can't come down 內心彭拜無法平靜
Losing my head, spimming round and 無法思考情緒起伏不定
Do you feel me now 你難道沒有感應
CHORUS 複歌
Oh, the taste of your lips, I'm on a ride 你唇間的味道讓我的心漂浮懸空
You're toxic, I'm slippin' under 你的舌尖是有毒的蜜糖
Oh' the taste of your poison paradise 喔我嘗到天堂之毒
I'm addicted to you 讓我不能自拔
Don't you know that you're toxic 難道你不知道
And I love what you do 你是致命的毒
Don't you know that you're toxic 但我卻深深為你著迷
It's getting late to give you up 漸漸地你的毒入侵我的身體
I took a sip from the devil's cup Slowly it's taking over me, Too high, can't come down 內心彭拜無法平靜
It's inthe air and it's all around 無法思考情緒起伏不定
Can you feel it now 你難道沒有感應
CHORUS X2 複歌
X2 Intoxicate me now 你讓我如癡如醉
With your lovin' now 因為有了你的愛
I think I'm ready now... 我想我已經準備好了
Intoxicate me now 你讓我如癡如醉
With your lovin' now 因為有了你的愛
I think I'm ready now... 我想我已經準備好了