toxic till the end – English Lyrics

• By: ROSÉ

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional world of ROSÉ with 'toxic till the end.' This song is perfect for learners looking to master expressive English vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and complex human experiences through its raw and heartfelt lyrics.

[English]

Call us what we are, toxic from the start

Can't pretend that I was in the dark

When you met my friends, didn't even try with them

I should've known right then

That you were jealous and possessive

So manipulatin'

Honestly, impressive

You had me participatin'

Back then, when I was runnin' out of your place

I said, "I never wanna see your face"

I meant I couldn't wait to see it again

We were toxic 'til the end

Uh-huh, 'cause even when I said it was over

You heard, "Baby, can you pull me in closer?"

You were plottin' how to stay in my head

We were toxic 'til the end

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, the ex

His favorite game is chess, who would ever guess?

Playin' with the pieces in my chest

Now he's on the screen and sayin', "Don't leave"

You stole that line from me

'Cause you're just jealous and possessive

So manipulatin'

Honestly, impressive

You had me participatin'

Back then, when I was runnin' out of your place

I said, "I never wanna see your face"

I meant I couldn't wait to see it again

We were toxic 'til the end

Uh-huh, 'cause even when I said it was over

You heard, "Baby, can you pull me in closer?"

You were plottin' how to stay in my head

We were toxic 'til the end, end, end

I can't forgive you for all of the things

For not givin' me back my Tiffany rings

I'll never forgive you for one thing, my dear

You wasted my prettiest years

Back then, when I was runnin' out of your place

I said, "I never wanna see your face"

I meant I couldn't wait to see it again

We were toxic

Uh-huh, 'cause even when I said it was over

You heard, "Baby, can you pull me in closer?"

You were plottin' how to stay in my head

We were toxic 'til the end, end, end

We were toxic 'til the end, end, end

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
toxic ˈtɒksɪk B2	adjective - poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way
pretend prɪˈtend B1	verb - to behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not
jealous ˈdʒeləs B1	adjective - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages; feeling protective of one's rights or possessions
possessive pəˈzesɪv B2	adjective - demanding someone's total attention and love, or dominantly controlling
manipulating məˈnɪpjuleɪtɪŋ C1	verb - controlling or influencing a person or situation cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously
impressive ɪmˈpresɪv B2	adjective - evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill
participating pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ B2	verb - taking part in an action or event
plotting ˈplɒtɪŋ B2	verb - secretly planning to do something, especially something unlawful or harmful
present prɪˈzent A2	verb - to formally introduce someone or bring something to someone's attention
ex eks B1	noun - a former husband, wife, or partner in a relationship
guess ɡes A1	verb - to estimate or conclude something without sufficient information to be sure
stole stoʊl A2	verb - past tense of steal; took something without permission or legal right
forgive fəˈɡɪv B1	verb - to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake
wasted ˈweɪstɪd B1	verb - used or expended carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose