TOXIC (but it’s sadder and darker) | Britney Spears rewrite by Lydia the Bard

[@LydiatheBard]

Do lemme know if you’d like more of these kinda songs! I was think holding out for a hero could be interesting… Presave to stream this song here - distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lydiathebard/toxic

[@Omiriona]

I love covers like these and one with Holding Out For A Hero with your voice would actually be awesome plz do itt

[@TheGuardDuck]

Yes! This was awesome! I always knew Toxic was a villain song!

[@riverkawa10]

This is awesome, would love to see more of these, no pressure though

[@sylvirgiomanach1491]

Holding Out For A Hero would be *fantastic*!! 🤩💖

[@Pyro4Hell]

Maybe you can include something like "I'm holding out for a hero, ... but they never come"

[@QueenCreeps]

"This cover is a bit of an experiment to see if there’s a demand-" THERE'S A DEMAND, THERE'S A DEMAND 💖💖💖

[@DavidCruickshank]

I second this! THERE'S A DEMAND! THERE'S A DEMAND!🤩🙏

[@therussianprincess7036]

I concur! There’s most definitely a demand!

[@feathered_turtle]

WE ARE THE DEMAND 💞

[@Jakepofbello]

I agree, there's demand for song like this [also I like this type of song, mainly for my OC's backstories]

[@FennecWitch]

_Yeah_

[@Cozmokittee]

This has an odd stalker vibe where they finally get their victim and it turns out the victim is FAR scarier than them. Love it.

[@annewagnera7567]

Killing stalking?

[@selkiara1272]

Look up the song 'An Unhealthy Obsession' It's about 2 stalkers who are stalking each other and don't realize it.

[@Cozmokittee]

@@selkiara1272 absolutely love that song.

[@ryanoneill1993]

harley and joker

[@selkiara1272]

@@Cozmokittee Same!

[@kcurrdog2010]

This feels like a yandere getting abducted by the person they admire and realizing that they are exactly the same as them and are ready to cause havoc together

[@reagandoyle9996]

From being 'Shiny' to becoming 'Toxic' I must say. You can't really beat a decapod.

[@EE-jp5ev]

Look it up!

[@KaylieghHereford]

Yeah, you can try, try, try!

[@error-try-again-later]

It feels like the singer is coming out of the honeymoon phase in a controlling relationship, realising how badly her lover has screwed her over, but doesn't know how to handle it because she still loves them. Great cover.

[@suspiciousstar7547]

Can I just say that I love the rewrite for this version? It reflects a toxic relationship between the girl and her lover in such a sad yet beautifully sung way.

[@MagusAgrippa8]

I love the way this feels in a more somber tone. It feels like someone steadily getting corrupted by something they know is horrible for them.

[@bookwyrm8181]

original - the guy is toxic and she knows it and she's the one playing him for fun this cover - the guy is toxic and she had no idea and now that she's starting to realize it, it's too late

[@ravenmouse2385]

Lyrics, CAPS are added/changed lyrics _ Baby, can't you see 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 I need a hit, baby, give me it You're dangerous, CAUGHT ON YOUR KISS Too high, can't come down SINKING IN YOU AN IM GONNA DROWN YOU DON'T HEAR A SOUND With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride You're toxic, I'm slipping' under 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 A devil's cup Slowly, it's taking over me I’M STUCK, LOST AND FOUND YOU'RE IN MY HEAD AND YOU'RE ALL AROUND I CAN'T FIND THE GROUND 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? RUNNING THROUGH MY VEINS, TIMES UP, IT'S TOO LATE I’LL SUFFER THROUGH THE PAIN I’LL OVERDOSE IF I STAND TOO CLOSE SHOULDA SEEN THE SIGNS, RED FLAGS FLYING ALL THE TIME BUT YOU COVER MY EYES AND TELL ME ITS ALL FINE SAY THAT YOU'RE A ROSE TILL I GRAB AND FEEL THE THORNS YEAH THOSE THORNS CUT DEEP BUT I CAN'T RETREAT SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES YEAH YOU GOT ME HYPNOTIZED CAN'T FEEL I'M BLEEDING OUT FAIRYTALES GOT IT WRONG/Intoxicate me now, with your loving now YOU WERE THE VILLAIN ALL ALONG/I think I'm ready, I think I'm ready now MASTERMIND OF A GAME/Intoxicate me now, with your loving now I DIDN'T KNOW I PLAYED/I think I'm ready, I THINK I'M READY NOW I KNOW YOUR BAD/INTOXICATE ME NOW, WITH YOUR LOVING NOW THE BEST THING I MUSTN'T HAVE/I THINK IM READY, I THINK I'M READY NOW I'M LOST IN YOU/INTOXICATE ME NOW, WITH YOUR LOVING NOW I'M READY NOW _ Beautiful! Thank you!

[@laiamunu]

I just love the tittle of this video: "but it's sadder and darker" But it's amazing, you made it your own perfectly

[@emelyu]

Such a tragic feel to it. So much pain and regret expressed in such a beautifully haunting way. I can decide if the protagonist is slipping into madness after the death of her lover, the protagonist’s soul shouting from the Beyond, or the protagonist realizing her lover is going to drag her to Hell. Well done, indeed!

[@SugarPopYT788]

This is hauntingly beautiful, it's like it's sung in the POV of a person who's in a manipulative relationship. Breathtaking!😍😍😍

[@The-Spaceducky]

I’m addicted to the new lyrics you added, this was such an awesome cover!

[@kaiaanderson2219]

What lyric

[@chrism2516]

@@kaiaanderson2219 She edited the ending to make it darker

[@Giantdragon666]

you should do Alice in Wonderland

[@anynameintheworld]

Yesss

[@Tazthesilly]

OMG YESSSS

[@ervellynkane9742]

Alice of human sacrifice?

[@Tazthesilly]

@@ervellynkane9742 I don’t think he was talking about that song, but i’d also love to hear that. :)

[@KaiGardner-c3b]

Alice of human sacrifice.

[@Samah_Morph_exe]

It could be a perfect song for "Poison Ivy". More than "Poison Ivy", it would be a perfect song for one of her victims. Also because "Poison Ivy" has the ability to seduce men and women, using her pheromones. Also, direct touch to her skin can poison a normal person if she wishes to. She has also created several types of toxins for various purposes, including a truth serum and a love potion, often secreted from her lips and administered to victims through a kiss. She also has the ability to manipulate people by seducing them and using her special pheromones. And she can mind control anyone who isn't immune to mind control. So this song would be a perfect "POV Song" of the person who has been seduced by "Poison Ivy" and is slowly getting more and more intoxicated with her toxins, as if it were a drug. Realizing too late that she has fallen into a villain's trap. ​

[@EvanMe]

Better yet: this could be from the POV of Harley Quinn as she slowly comes to the realization of how toxic her relationship with the Joker was as she comes to the frightening discovery that she's starting to fall for Poison Ivy despite her own misgivings about love and the knowledge of how dangerous it is to be Ivy's partner.

[@Rossitsa.85.]

I did a MyStreet retake

[@alexs5814]

BBRUH!!!! This is such a unexpectedly perfect thing for Poison Ivy to sing. AMAZING!!!!

[@Teachidoll]

I'm just imagining Poison Ivy capturing and teasing Batman singing this. All the while Harley is in the back looking love struck at her girl doing her thing.

[@vanilladrizzlequeen]

LMAO I LOVE THAT 😭

[@katfoo10yt]

You’re such an underrated KZbinr, funny, beautiful voice, so creative.

[@sabinesteese3909]

This was definitely an interesting rewrite of Toxic. I'm not joking when I say this inspired a character I wanna write about now

[@arealtomg]

I just listened to this song and have to say this is one of the hardest things I've listened to. The somber melody mixed with the way your voice hit across it perfectly... I absolutely loved it! This inspired me so much on so many levels. It put me into the shoes of a hero who had just had a grueling fight against the villain to save the girl... only to watch as the "damsel" turned out to be the big villain all along. Now, coming to grips with this new predicament, the hero having to fight the very person he was in love with throughout the story... the very meaning to his entire journey and his life up until that moment... that kind of heartbreak...

[@Auronomi]

This is great! I think because you do Villains, it’s really cool you’re sort of creating villains with the re-wrote songs

[@Diskuli]

Definitely demanding more stuff like this!! There's a lot of pop songs that'd fit lyrically for OC playlists but they might not fit otherwise. That, and I often like having the regular version and then a sad version for the "low points" of the character's life. These kinds of covers also sound great :D

[@tearez13]

We love a tragic/dark reimagining of a classic banger!

[@emanuelrojas2]

Covers like this is why covers matter.

[@EE-jp5ev]

You KILLED this Lydia, I'd love more songs lile this

[@MadelynnMarlowe]

This is such a beautiful masterpiece and a perfect rewrite!! I think you voice would perfectly fit cardigan or willow from taylor Swift (and perfect from Ed Sheeran)

[@NielsvanOorsouwyoutube]

Amazing, you turn everything into the darkest villain plot. Love that! Keep it up!! 🎶

[@AXOLOTLFORLIFE]

This reminds me so much of a re-praise in a musical and I love it. I'm living for it. I would love to make an animation or a comic around the idea! Love your work and can't wait to see more! Very beautiful voice btw!

[@AXOLOTLFORLIFE]

Oh btw a cool idea would be Nacy Mulligan by Ed Sharron. That song has the perfect story line/set up for a sequel!

[@sarahcrowley7555]

That's an excellent way of putting it, I love that!

[@Snatch2]

There is LOTS OF DEMAND, I freaking LOVE THIS! Your voice is amazing your remixes are beautiful. We need more dark covers like this!!!

[@theultrasceptile]

This gave me so many chills, wonderful singing

[@justinsmith5870]

This is like the definitive version of slow toxic, which is literally just the original song slowed but it makes the pitch lower and breathier and changes the entire tone.

[@leatonjenkins6810]

NIce. Very well done with the lyrics and acting as the character. Plus, I like how the tone of the voice matched the music very well.

[@PoppyFlower821]

The art is giving me poison Ivy vibes and so the song. I’m beautiful and I’m in love with someone crazy but guess what I’m even more psycho than you could ever imagine

[@elizathebard]

Holy crap lydia ahhh it was perfect I absolutely adored the lyric change keep it up lydia 💙

[@AidanGray]

I can't wait for Britney Spears to cover this! Jokes aside this was beautiful and I would totally watch more!

[@Meetre101]

I would LOVE if she sang toxic love from ferngully!!!!! Her voice would make it much more sinister!!!!

[@Slyndar]

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. I hear your songs for a few months now and I must say that this is the masterpiece (at the moment) on your channel. You're an incredible performer and I love to see what's coming in the future. Stay as you are.

[@konekotakashi414]

This was beautiful and haunting. I love your rewrite.

[@Seraaphim.]

That was AWESOME!!

[@William_James_Moriarty_btch]

OMG THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ I'M SO SORRY FOR MISSING THE PREMIERE AND BEING SO LATE, I FELL ASLEEP- 😭

[@missunknown8015]

SO BEAUTIFUL!! It has this magical musical vibe

[@biank1816]

I can't girl your voice>>>>>

[@galagatorgames1317]

Others: There's only so many times you can compliment someone's voice, right? Me: ...... Me: No

[@sprites4ever482]

Straight up a James Bond Movie Song, incredible work!

[@emma.bridgeforth]

I love this version, it fits your voice so well!!

[@dannypineappleade5338]

Lydia Lydia Lydia YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SLAY THIS MUCH

[@shaylagordon6850]

The new lyrics o3o chefs kiss And they background voices ahh ❤

[@yall_potatoesowo4264]

DAMN THIS IS AMAZING I LOVE YOUR MUSIC LYDIA❤

[@joetune1945]

For some reason, I can't help but see Harley Quinn singing this as a 'Torch' song to Poison Ivy. The artwork probably helps...

[@viktoriaschweizer8724]

I love this Lydia! You voice is so beautiful!

[@Beariloun]

"but you cover my eyes and tell me it's all fine" I like this part so much and I don't even know why... It's Amazing

[@Lili.Lucian]

We demand it certainly, beautifully sang❤

[@lilliannabugner8442]

love this version of the song! The art is also very pretty

[@masterjadestudios2581]

Omg Lydia this is so beautiful! I loved how you rewrote this 💜

[@ElleAesthetic.]

You're so talented! Can't wait! I would love to use some of this audio in my KZbin Harry Potter based series! If its ok with you, Lydia :)

[@WildHorse-cr6tg]

Chills literally… great job! I love your voice and your videos so much ❤️

[@mazing-at-this]

"to see whether there is a demand" obviously when it sounds this good ❤️👌

[@sarahcrowley7555]

I love how haunting this sounds! Beautiful job!!

[@zapacunotres59]

Part of this sounds like "Temptress, siren, witch. Anne, she stands without a stitch." I love that. The song I referenced: Don't Cry For Your Daughters Eve by Lydia the Bard GO LISTEN BECAUSE IT IS A MASTERPIECE!!!❤❤❤❤

[@thembugs]

WHEN THE CHORUS STARTS??? THE POWER THAT COMES OUTTA YOUR VOICE??? I'M SHOOK

[@maepletea]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@viktoriaschweizer8724]

Ahhhh, I 'm so excited!

[@CerisMoonlight]

The song, "All You Wanna Do" from Six, can be sung to this tune. All You Wanna Do is about guys abusing Katherine Howard, and she had 4 toxic relationships, with the last one ending in her death. I was always wondering if there could be a way to make the actual song "Toxic" darker.

[@itzjoyee]

Wow! I've been here since you've just started posting videos, but you've only had a few k (i think around 11k or smth) but you've gained so much!!!

[@Itskarenaeiou]

Your voice is amazing. I love all your covers 🥺🙌🏻😭🤍🤍❤️❤️

[@ravenclawfairy3648]

Holding Out for a Hero would be amazing! ❤️

[@doomslug7515]

idk how to describe it exactly but you have such a unique voice. your singing is so pretty! really special

[@sasha.is.artsie1432]

this is incredible. Your voice is like honey

[@Tygertyger8008]

I quite like the Poison Ivy vibe in that image!

[@LebazardeShiroro]

help I can't stop singing along I don't even know how many times I listenned to this! Your voice sounds so good and I just love how sad you made it with those lyrics, I really like your covers keep going!

[@ashlynwolff]

Now I want EVERYTIME cover as well! 😍😍😍

[@bat-erdenebayasgalan5147]

Its actually the same song but it sounds like whole new song! I love it❤

[@LoganneDigmaVO]

THE VOCAL SLIDES???!!

[@maeve615]

This version feels like a mournful love ballad confession. Imagine this playing over a montage of a lesbian playing/practicing a piano inter-cut with her remembering fun times she's had with the one she pines for but doesn't want to say anything since they're engaged. (like a more drama centric version of the movie "Imagine Me & You")

[@ervellynkane9742]

Love it soooo much omg, I haven’t heard the original song and so this is canon for me. The art, the voice, omggggggggg I’d gladly sink my ship

[@S2_samilley]

Woah this is one of your best covers fr!! 😭✨ Honestly I would like to hear u sing in the future: Addict (Silva Hound) 💛

[@mayahallberg8993]

I LOVE the pop song rewrites from you! The Taylor Swift ones? *chef’s kiss* Also the art looks like poison Ivy

[@lulubella84]

I would love to see a ballet done to this version.

[@elizabeth735]

okay... this gave me chills 😳 and i'm only on the first chorus. upd: this was mesmerizing. the further you proceed to listen to it the more the song's evolving in dynamic. the power in the voice and the arrangement be like 🤝. it's such a great work! you could think of my comment as a request to do more of this kind of thing;)

[@alyssaponce5329]

It's amazing! I played it at 0.9 speed and I kinda like it slow, sound more sadder.

[@girlyjawn9150]

This is amazing, good job Lydia!!

[@nivramaz7998]

YES THERE's A DEMAND PLEASE DO MORE

[@ana-v2j2c]

Baby, can't you see 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 I need a hit, baby, give me it You're dangerous, caught on your kiss Too high, can't come down Sinking in you and I gonna drown 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 I’m stuck, lost and found you’re in my head and you’re all around I can’t find the ground 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? Running through my veins, times up it’s too late, i’ll suffer through the pain I’ll overdose if I stand too close Shoulda seen the signs, red flags flying all the time But you cover my eyes and tell me it’s all fine You say that your a rose til I grab and feel the thorns Yeah, those thorns cut deep but I can’t retreat Something in your eyes, yeah you got my hypnotized, can’t feel i’m bleeding out Fairytales got it wrong, you were the villain all along Master mind of a game, I didn’t know I played I know your bad, the best thing I mustn’t have I’m lost in you I’m ready now

[@lunahix4815]

Is a Villain Belle song up next? Sorry for asking. Also, getting HUGE poison ivy vibes from the whole video. Love it.

[@AL1EN_K1TTY]

Why is it so pleasing to hear-

[@2BadAssHero]

Harmony is brilliant!!! Love it.

[@Wolfdancer4859]

I didn't know what to expect, but this is awesome!! Keep up the amazing work! ❤

[@LaineyBug2020]

This would actually be great in a playlist next to the 50 shades version of Crazy in Love...🩶

[@redtailarts101]

This and Yael's cover are my favorite versions of the song

[@llamaporg282]

Beautiful ❤🥰😍! I love your voice and rewrite.

[@B.Evil.C]

I love covers that try something different. This is excellent.

[@esranur829]

babe we need more of these

[@kosica4126]

Damn, i love your voice. Absolutly fits the vibe of the song and the rewrite is seriously awesome. Stay at it, can't wait to hear more from you!

[@TheRealAidanMoseley]

It’s giving future edit audio, and on top of that this should be in a movie trailer.

[@7cuprum]

Cant wait to hear another great villain song!

[@FurryMonster-nx9kv]

Great* btw I can agree can't wait!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

*great

[@kheldarath]

I really love this version. really love it.

[@Myriako]

Thank you for this song! ☺🌺

[@PeroxideFlowers]

This has Astarion written all over it and I AM HERE FOR IT

[@teresaellis7062]

I had never seen the original video and had only heard the original song through a Doctor Who episode. I think I like your version much better than the original. It is more truthful to toxic relationships. The original makes toxic relationships seem sexy, when they are actually destructive, like you show.