Toxic
Yael Naďm Lyrics

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Baby, can't you see
I'm falling
A guy like you
Should wear a warning
It's dangerous
I'm fallin'

There's no escape

I can't wait
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

[Chorus: ]
With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slipping 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

[Chorus: ]

(Repeat 2X)
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

Overall Meaning

Yael Naïm's "Toxic" is a song that speaks to the dangerous power of a toxic love. The song's lyrics start with the concept of "falling" for someone who should "wear a warning." Toxic love can be dangerous, and this is the danger the singer is facing - falling too deep too fast. There seems to be no escape, as the singer is hooked, and cannot resist the pull of the relationship, no matter how dangerous it may be. They crave the taste of the other person's lips, and are intoxicated by the thought of being with them. However, this love is akin to being poisoned, as it is a relationship that is damaging and potentially fatal, leading the singer to surrender to it and become addicted.

The song's chorus emphasizes the addiction that love can create. The taste of the other person's lips is described as leading the singer to feel like they're on a ride, slipping under and becoming lost. There's a sense of panic and surrender, as the singer knows that they're diving headfirst into something that might be very dangerous. Despite the fear, they cannot resist the temptation, and know that they're addicted to this person. The song's final lyrics can be interpreted as the singer finally giving themselves over to their addiction. They're ready to be intoxicated and taken over by their lover finally, accepting the danger that comes with the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, can't you see I'm falling
I am completely falling for you and am unable to control it.

A guy like you Should wear a warning
You are so dangerously attractive that people like you should come with a warning.

It's dangerous I'm fallin'
The intensity with which I am falling for you is dangerous and uncontrollable.

There's no escape I can't wait
I am too deeply involved with you to escape and I am eagerly waiting for your affection.

I need a hit Baby, give me it
I am addicted to the feeling of being with you, and I need more of it from you.

You're dangerous I'm lovin' it
You are so dangerously attractive and yet I cannot help but love you anyway.

Too high Can't come down
The intensity of my feelings for you is so strong that I feel like I am on a high and unable to come down from it.

Losing my head Spinning round and round
My infatuation with you is making me feel dizzy and disoriented.

Do you feel me now
Are you aware of the impact you are having on me?

With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride You're toxic I'm slipping 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
Being with you, just a taste of your affection, feels like I am caught up in a dangerous and addictive paradise. I know you are dangerous for me, but I cannot help but love the way you make me feel.

It's getting late To give you up I took a sip From my devil's cup
It's too late for me to give up on you, and yet I know that this is not good for me. I feel like I am being tempted by the devil himself.

Slowly It's taking over me
My infatuation with you is slowly taking over my entire being, and I cannot resist it.

It's in the air And it's all around Can you feel me now
My love for you is permeating everything around me. Are you aware of how deeply I am feeling?

Intoxicate me now With your lovin' now I think I'm ready now I think I'm ready now
I am so addicted to the way you make me feel that I want more. I am ready for you to intoxicate me again with your love.

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Dennis, Cathy / Karlsson, Christian(Bloodshy) / Jonback, Henrik / Winnberg, Pontus

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