Toxic – English Lyrics

• By: Britney Spears, Alex & Sierra
• Album: AS SEEN ON TV

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Britney Spears' "Toxic," a global pop sensation that offers a unique lens into English slang and emotional expression. This song, famous for its infectious beats and striking string arrangement, uses vivid metaphors to describe intense attraction. By exploring its lyrics, you'll uncover how English speakers convey overwhelming feelings and addictive desires, making it a perfect track to grasp modern colloquialisms and dynamic emotional vocabulary. Its innovative sound and catchy phrases make "Toxic" a special and engaging piece for any language learner.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ B2	adjective - likely to cause harm or injury
escape /ɪsˈkeɪp/ B1	noun - the act of breaking free from captivity or control verb - to break free from confinement
hit /hɪt/ A2	noun - a successful attack or blow verb - to strike or hit something
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - extending far upward
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - deep affection or strong attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
paradise /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/ B2	noun - a place of perfect happiness or beauty
addicted /əˈdɪk.tɪd/ C1	adjective - being unable to stop using or doing something habitually
toxic /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ B2	adjective - containing or being poisonous; harmful
sip /sɪp/ A2	verb - to drink slowly in small quantities
addiction /əˈdɪk.ʃən/ C1	noun - the condition of being dependent on a substance or activity
intoxicate /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.keɪt/ C1	verb - to cause someone to become drunk or under the influence of a substance

Key Grammar Structures

• Baby, can't you see I'm calling?

  ➔ Auxiliary verb inversion in questions.

  ➔ The auxiliary verb "can't" is placed before the subject "you" to form a question. This is a common way to form questions in English.

• A guy like you should wear a warning

  ➔ Use of "should" to express advice or recommendation.

  ➔ "Should" implies that it is advisable or necessary for this type of person to come with a warning. It expresses a strong suggestion.

• There's no escape, I can't wait

  ➔ Contraction "There's" (there is) and the use of "can't" (cannot).

  ➔ "There's" is a shortened form of "there is", which is common in informal speech. "Can't" is a contraction of "cannot", showing the inability to wait.

• You're dangerous, I'm loving it

  ➔ Present continuous tense ("You're", "I'm loving") to describe ongoing actions or feelings, even if "loving" is stative.

  ➔ Normally, "love" is a stative verb and not used in the continuous form. Here, using "I'm loving it" emphasizes the current, intense feeling. It also sounds more colloquial.

• With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride

  ➔ Prepositional phrase "With a taste of your lips" functioning as an adverbial clause modifying the main clause.

  ➔ The phrase "With a taste of your lips" describes the condition or circumstance under which the speaker is experiencing the "ride".

• You're toxic, I'm slippin' under

  ➔ Present continuous "slippin'" to describe an action happening now.

  ➔ "Slippin'" is a colloquial contraction of "slipping", indicating that the speaker is actively losing control in the present moment.

• Don't you know that you're toxic?

  ➔ Negative interrogative sentence using "Don't" to express disbelief or surprise.

  ➔ The speaker is questioning if the other person is aware of their harmful nature. The negative form adds an element of disbelief or exasperation.

• It's getting late to give you up

  ➔ Use of "getting" as a linking verb with adjective late, indicating a gradual change.

  ➔ "Getting late" implies that time is passing and the opportunity to "give you up" is diminishing. It highlights the increasing difficulty of ending the relationship.