Glee Cast - Toxic Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Toxic'?

   'Toxic' was written by Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Henrik Jonback, and Pontus Winnberg from the production team Bloodshy & Avant.

2. Which Britney Spears album features the original version of 'Toxic'?

   The original version of 'Toxic' by Britney Spears is featured on her fourth studio album, 'In the Zone,' released in 2003.

3. Did Britney Spears win any awards for the song 'Toxic'?

   Yes, Britney Spears won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for 'Toxic.' It was her first Grammy win.

4. What musical elements are prominent in 'Toxic'?

   'Toxic' features a blend of dance-pop and techno-pop with elements of South Asian music. The instrumentation includes drums, synthesizers, violins, surf guitar, and high-pitched Bollywood strings sampled from Laxmikant–Pyarelal's 'Tere Mere Beech Mein.'

5. Why was the music video for 'Toxic' moved to late-night programming on MTV?

   Following the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy involving Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction, MTV deemed the video for 'Toxic,' along with other highly sexual videos, too racy for daytime programming and moved it to late-night rotation.

6. Has 'Toxic' been covered by other artists?

   'Toxic' has been covered by several artists including Yael Naim, Local H, A Static Lullaby, and Melanie Martinez. The Glee Cast also performed a cover version in their show.