Toxic – English Lyrics

• By: BoyWithUke

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of BoyWithUke's "Toxic," a viral sensation that captures the complexities of modern friendships and personal struggles. Through its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, this song offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of emotional well-being, self-awareness, and the challenges of navigating relationships. Discover how BoyWithUke's personal experiences translated into a global anthem for those grappling with toxic connections.

[English]

All my friends are toxic, all ambitionless

So rude and always negative

I need new friends, but it's not that quick and easy

Oh, I'm drowning, let me breathe

I'm better off all by myself

Though I'm feeling kinda empty without somebody else

Oh, I hear you crying out for help

But you never showed for me when I was ringing your cellphone

Oh, you don't know how it feels to be alone

Baby, oh, I'll make you know, I'll make you know, oh

...

I'm drowning, let me breathe

I'm drowning, let me breathe

I'm drowning, let me breathe

I'm drowning, let me breathe

But life is immaculate, backing it up a bit

Counting my hours and knocking on wood

Avoiding my opposites, chewin' on chocolate

Had a bit limited time, but I should

Be good for a minute, don't want to admit it

I'm running on seconds, I'm rigid, I'm screwed

Don't know what to do, I'm thinking of you

I'm drinking up bottles and bottles of booze

I'm better off all by myself

Though I'm feeling kinda empty without somebody else

Oh, I hear you crying out for help

But you never showed for me when I was ringing your cellphone

Oh, you don't know how it feels to be alone

Baby, oh, I'll make you know, I'll make you know, oh

I fell into your river

That's where you told me lies

You said that I'd feel better

But this is where good guys die

You took my pride away, but

You cannot take my life

I'll find another way

I'll wonder if you're takin' my life

Don't you see how I...

I'm better off all by myself

Though I'm feeling kinda empty without somebody else

Oh, I hear you crying out for help

But you never showed for me when I was ringing your cellphone

Oh, you don't know how it feels to be alone

Baby, oh, I'll make you know, I'll make you know, oh

I'm better off all by myself

Though I'm feeling kinda empty without somebody else

Oh, I hear you crying out for help

But you never showed for me when I was ringing your cellphone

Oh, you don't know how it feels to be alone

Baby, oh, I'll make you know, I'll make you know, oh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ B2	adjective - poisonous; harmful
drowning /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/ B1	verb - to die from being submerged in water; to be overwhelmed
breathe /briːð/ A1	verb - to take air into the lungs and exhale
alone /əˈloʊn/ A1	adjective - by oneself; without others
empty /ˈɛmpti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing; lacking content or feelings
friends /frɛndz/ A1	noun - people with whom one has a bond of affection
crying /ˈkraɪɪŋ/ A2	verb - to shed tears, typically in response to emotion
help /hɛlp/ A1	noun - assistance or support verb - to give assistance
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep satisfaction derived from achievements
lie /laɪ/ A2	noun - a false statement made deliberately verb - to say something that is not true
find /faɪnd/ A2	verb - to discover or locate something
way /weɪ/ A2	noun - a method, direction, or manner of doing something
hear /hɪr/ A1	verb - to perceive sounds with the ears
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential or necessary noun - something that is required or wanted
negative /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ B1	adjective - characterized by the absence of positive qualities; pessimistic
rude /ruːd/ A2	adjective - lacking manners or respect; impolite

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm better off all by myself

  ➔ Comparative form

  ➔ The phrase "better off" is a comparative structure that indicates an improvement in a state or condition.

• Though I'm feeling kinda empty without somebody else

  ➔ Subordinate clause

  ➔ "Though" introduces a subordinate clause that provides additional information about the main clause.

• Oh, you don't know how it feels to be alone

  ➔ Indirect question

  ➔ This line uses an indirect question structure, which is often embedded in a statement.

• I hear you crying out for help

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action.

• I'll find another way

  ➔ Simple future tense

  ➔ This line is in the simple future tense, indicating a decision or action that will occur.

• But life is immaculate, backing it up a bit

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to express a general truth or state.

• You took my pride away

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ This line is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past.