Toxic
Rumer Willis Lyrics
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A guy like you should wear a warnin'.
It's dangerous, I'm fallin'.
There's no escape, I can't wait.
I need a hit, baby, gimme it.
You're dangerous, I'm lovin it
Too high, can't come down
Do you feel me now?
With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slipping under
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 the devil's cup
Slowly, it's takin' over me
Too high, can't come down.
It's in my head, spinnin' '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
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?
Don't you know that you're toxic (Toxic)
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, I think I'm ready now
I think I'm ready now
The song Toxic by Rumer Willis portrays the feeling of falling for someone who is bad for you, but you cannot resist them. The lyrics suggest a sense of addiction and danger, which one might associate with a toxic relationship. The persona in the song is aware of the intensity of the attraction to this individual as evidenced by the line, "Baby can't you see I'm calling? A guy like you should wear a warning, it’s dangerous I'm falling." The use of toxic as a metaphor for a poisonous love affair is evident in the chorus, "With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride. You're toxic, I'm slipping under. Taste of a poison paradise. I'm addicted to you; don't you know that you're toxic?"
The second verse continues with the description of the persona's experience, "It's getting late to give you up. I took a sip from the devil's cup. Slowly, it's taking over me." The idea that their infatuation is consuming them is reinforced in the chorus, "Too high, can't come down. It's in my head, spinning 'round and 'round. Do you feel me now?" Overall, the song's lyrics narrate the experience of someone who is fully aware that this person is not good for them, but cannot resist being addicted to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby can't you see I'm callin'.
I am trying to reach out to you.
A guy like you should wear a warnin'.
You are not good for me, and I need to be careful.
It's dangerous, I'm fallin'.
I am in a dangerous situation and I am starting to develop feelings for you.
There's no escape, I can't wait.
I cannot resist you and I am completely under your spell.
I need a hit, baby, gimme it.
I need your attention and affection.
You're dangerous, I'm lovin it
I know that being with you is dangerous, but I cannot help my feelings towards you.
Too high, can't come down
I am caught up in my emotions and cannot seem to control them.
It's in my head, spinnin' 'round and 'round
My thoughts and feelings for you are overwhelming and I cannot stop thinking about you.
Do you feel me now?
Are you aware of the effect that you have on me?
With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride
Your kiss makes me feel euphoric and I am unable to resist you.
You're toxic I'm slipping under
Being with you is harmful to me, but I am falling deeper into my feelings for you.
Taste of a poison paradise
Being with you feels like a mixture of pleasure and danger.
I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic?
I am addicted to the thrill of being with you, even though I know it's not good for me.
And I love what you do, don't you know that you're toxic?
Even though I know you are harmful for me, I cannot resist you and I love being with you.
It's getting late, to give you up
I know I should end things with you, but it feels too late to do so.
I took a sip, from the devil's cup
I have made a dangerous choice by being with you.
Slowly, it's takin' over me
My feelings for you are becoming stronger and stronger, even though I know it's not good for me.
Don't you know that you're toxic? (Toxic)
I am warning you that being with you is dangerous and harmful for me.
Intoxicate me now, with your lovin' now.
I am craving your love and attention, even though I know it is not good for me.
I think I'm ready now, I think I'm ready now
I am trying to convince myself that I am ready to end things with you, even though it is difficult.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Henrik Jonback, Pontus Winnberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@biancaacosta7719
Baby can't you see I'm callin'.
A guy like you should wear a warnin'.
It's dangerous, I'm fallin'.
There's no escape, I can't wait.
I need a hit, baby, gimme it.
There's no escape, I can't wait.
I need a hit, baby, gimme it.
It's dangerous, I'm lovin it.
Too high, can't come down.
It's in my head, spinnin' round and round.
Do you feel me now?
With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride.
Your toxic gums slippin' under.
Taste of a poison paradise.
I'm addicted to you, don't ya know that your toxic?
And I love what ya do, don't ya know that you're toxic?
It's gettin late, to give you up.
I took a sip, from your devil's cup.
Slowly, it's takin' over me.
Too high, can't come down.
It's in my head, spinnin' round and round.
Do you feel me now?
With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride.
Your toxic gums slippin' under.
Taste of a poison paradise, I'm addicted to you don't ya know that you're toxic.
And I love what ya do, don't ya know that you're toxic?
Don't ya know that you're toxic?
@luanarodrigues421
Baby can't you see I'm callin'.
A guy like you should wear a warnin'.
It's dangerous, I'm fallin'.
There's no escape, I can't wait.
I need a hit, baby, gimme it.
It's dangerous, I'm lovin it.
Too high, can't come down.
It's in my head, spinnin' round and round.
Do you feel me now?
With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride.
Your toxic gums slippin' under.
Taste of a poison paradise.
I'm addicted to you, don't ya know that your toxic?
And I love what ya do, don't ya know that you're toxic?
It's gettin late, to give you up.
I took a sip, from your devil's cup.
Slowly, it's takin' over me.
Too high, can't come down.
It's in my head, spinnin' round and round.
Do you feel me now?
With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride.
Your toxic gums slippin' under.
Taste of a poison paradise, I'm addicted to you don't ya know that you're toxic.
And I love what ya do, don't ya know that you're toxic?
Don't ya know that you're toxic?
oooh ohh, Don't ya know that you're toxic (toxic).
I'm addicted to you, don't ya 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 (I think I'm ready now).
I think I'm ready now.
@rann_d3
Love her version! Rumer has a great voice...would love to see her release an album of her own music.
@icwutusayn6350
Yes. Her vocals are on point. I would buy her CD.
@jade2545
its not her version its actually melanie Martinez version redone by Rumer
@rann_d3
+Jade Schimf- Actually, Rumer & Melanie Martinez have both done cover versions of Brittany's original. The tempo is slowed in both "versions", but they don't sound alike. Rumer's "version" is slower, sultry, & sexy, whereas Melanie's has more of a pop sound to it.
@Freepank
This is one of the most covered songs by as many genres. Let's not forget Alex and Sierra before Melanie did a somewhat sultry and folksy version on one of these talent shows.
Bottom line in my opinion is the slowed down version is better than the original and if Brittany has done her own slowed version would love to find it.
@dr.viviandorsettphd4478
Who would have ever thought this beautiful & intelligent young lady would have ever struggled with childhood depression. The world can be so cruel, way to go Rumer.
@wencassi88
Wow, had no clue Rumer could sing so beautifully!! Love her version of Toxic and wondering why she doesn't record an album? She sounds a little like Amy Lee and we know she can dance, go for it girl, sing away!! Congrats on winning DWTS it was so incredible to watch her journey.. Val brought amazing choreography and she nailed it!
@princiab7520
I'm completely obsessed by her voice right now. This song is mesmerizing I love it
@EmmalieMorisseau
Her voice 😯 the song 🙆. Everything= 🔥 On replay
@pacerguy01
Wow! Between her amazing singing voice and her incredible dancing, Rumer is on her way to becoming a huge star!