Toxic
Yaël Naim 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?
With a 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?
With a 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?
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
Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now
I think I'm ready now
I think I'm ready now
Intoxicate me now
(Now)
(Now)
(With a taste of your lips)
(I'm on a ride)
The lyrics of Yael Naim's song Toxic speaks to the experience of falling deeply in love with someone who is toxic and dangerous. The opening lines, "Baby, can't you see? I'm calling. A guy like you should wear a warning. It's dangerous. I'm falling," suggests a passionate love that is seemingly irresistible, though it is clearly dangerous. The second verse, "There's no escape. I can't wait. I need a hit. Baby, give me it," represents a sense of extreme desire and the inability to resist this person, and ultimately falling in love with someone despite their toxicity.
The chorus, "With the taste of your lips, I'm on a ride. You're toxic, I'm slipping 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?" further emphasizes this intense love that is captivating despite its deadly nature. The line "I'm addicted to you" shows how powerful the attraction is, and how it becomes an addiction that is difficult to break free from.
Overall, Naim's Toxic seems to explore the addictive, passionate nature of toxic relationships, and the ways in which people can become trapped in them. The lyrics reveal how alluring such relationships can be, while simultaneously highlighting their negative and harmful consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, can't you see? I'm calling
I'm reaching out to you because I'm desperate for your attention and affection.
A guy like you should wear a warning It's dangerous I'm falling
Being with someone like you is a risky game, and it's getting harder for me to resist your charm.
There's no escape I can't wait I need a hit Baby, give me it You're dangerous I'm loving it
I'm trapped in your spell, and I crave more of your love even though I know it's not good for me.
Too high Can't come down Losin' my head Spinnin' 'round and 'round Do you feel me now?
My infatuation with you is overwhelming, and I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster with no way to get off. Are you aware of how much power you have over me?
With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride You're toxic I'm slippin' under With a taste of a poison paradise
Your kiss is my addiction, and even though I know being with you is dangerous and unhealthy, I can't resist the temptation.
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 completely ensnared by your charm and can't escape from your grasp. And as unhealthy as it may be, I have no desire to break free from it.
It's getting late To give you up I took a sip From my devil's cup Slowly, it's taking over me
I know it's time to walk away from this toxic relationship, but I keep indulging in it, even though it feels like it's consuming me.
It's in the air and it's all around Can you feel me now?
Our relationship is affecting everything around us, and I wonder if you're aware of the way I feel.
Intoxicate me now With your lovin' now I think I'm ready now I think I'm ready now
I know I should walk away from this dangerous love, but I can't help but crave your attention and desire. Even as a deep part of me knows its wrong and inethical.
(With a taste of your lips) (I'm on a ride)
Even though I know it's not good for me, I can't get enough of you and our toxic relationship.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Henrik Jonback, Pontus Winnberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TCMGizmid
This has so much more passion and magnetic energy compared to the studio version, I love it!
@ANNETTEdelRIO
love so much your version. you create a new song, magnetic, misterious, awesome
@emmaemmaemma762
Annette A.P. Ana Esteban i love the word magnetic 🧲
@amandabatistamendonca322
Meu Deus!!! Que voz maravilhosa.... Que cover fantástico! 🥰apaixonada
@HH-ki9wb
my favourite version <3 sooo hypnotic..
@Pierr0tLaLune
this is incredible ! i would love to see a live with this sound and visual quality with a "real" public (saw her in live recently, was crazy with the public singing "now" with her)
@J8den
This is an underrated singer despite her success and no one can tell me otherwise
@xdome25
Britney used this first part for her show in Vegas as an acknowledgement for Yael's great cover.
@nicstephens6408
WoW! Epic performance!
@pie3969
your voice is like a trance