Shiver
A Plea for Purging Lyrics


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Cheap steps make for easy regrets but keep your words of contempt.
You are no friend, my enemy, you tear me down, keep me weak.
I wear no crown of weakness, His is no crown of weakness.
I wear no crown of weakness, hide in your own contempt.
Iron sharpen iron but your judgments dulling me.
I answer to no man.
You're no gods or masters of this world.
Maybe I'm wrong.
Maybe I'm damned.
I pray I don't wake up in hell.
If I were God we'd all be dead.
The devil's hands have been busy.
Grace sustains but I thirst for revenge.
The world would be destroyed if I were God.
Demons are fallen angels.
Remember that when you think of a saint.
Fallen angels I'm coming for your wings.
Fallen angels I'll cut off your wings.
Lord knows I'm a cynic but won't give up, won't give in.
Lord knows I'm a cynic but I won't give up without a fight.
The devil's hands have been busy.
Turning liars to masters, demons to gods.




But we're no gods, we're no masters.
We're only fallen angels in this world.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A Plea for Purging's song "Shiver" present a call-to-action against the temptation to tear down others with words of contempt. The opening line, "Cheap steps make for easy regrets," warns against the ease with which one can fall into regret after hurting others. The singer then addresses an enemy who tears them down and keeps them weak, emphasizing that wearing no crown of weakness means not being susceptible to the judgment and insults of others.


The singer's frustration with their enemy's actions is clear throughout the song, as they declare that they answer to no man and that their enemy is not a god or master of the world. The lines "If I were God we'd all be dead" and "Grace sustains, but I thirst for revenge" reveal a deeper struggle with the desire for vengeance and the recognition of the destructive power that kind of mindset holds. The chorus's repetition of "Fallen angels" reminds the listener that we are all flawed and imperfect beings navigating the difficulties of life, but that we must strive to rise above the temptation to tear down others with our words.


Overall, the lyrics to "Shiver" present a powerful message about the importance of choosing words and actions that lift others up rather than tearing them down. The theme of fallen angels highlights the universal struggle to resist negative impulses and maintain a sense of humility and empathy in the face of challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Cheap steps make for easy regrets but keep your words of contempt.
Making hasty decisions will lead to regret and disappointment, so choose your words wisely and avoid showing disdain for others.


You are no friend, my enemy, you tear me down, keep me weak.
You are not a true ally and instead, you are destructive to me, constantly undermining me and diminishing my strength.


I wear no crown of weakness, His is no crown of weakness.
I do not embrace my vulnerabilities and instead recognize that even though God is merciful and loving, he is not weak.


I wear no crown of weakness, hide in your own contempt.
I am not ashamed of my imperfections and weaknesses, so you should focus on your own negativity instead of projecting it onto me.


Iron sharpen iron but your judgments dulling me.
Constructive criticism should help sharpen and improve oneself, but your judgments are actually hindering my growth and development.


I answer to no man.
I am accountable only to God and no one else.


You're no gods or masters of this world.
You may have an inflated sense of self-importance, but you are not divine rulers of the world.


Maybe I'm wrong.
I am open to the possibility that my beliefs or actions may not always be correct or accurate.


Maybe I'm damned.
Perhaps I am destined for eternal punishment or condemnation for my sins and mistakes.


I pray I don't wake up in hell.
I sincerely hope that I am not condemned to eternal suffering and torment in the afterlife.


If I were God we'd all be dead.
I recognize that if I had God's omnipotent power, I would likely misuse it and bring about the destruction of all life.


The devil's hands have been busy.
Satan and his demons have been actively working to sow chaos, discord, and temptation on Earth.


Grace sustains but I thirst for revenge.
Although divine grace offers forgiveness and salvation, I struggle with a desire for revenge and retribution.


The world would be destroyed if I were God.
If I had God's power, I realize that I would not be responsible enough to wield it without bringing about the complete destruction of the world.


Demons are fallen angels.
Evil spirits are actually angels who have been cast out of heaven and rebelled against God.


Remember that when you think of a saint.
When considering someone who is revered as holy or virtuous, it is important to remember that they too are flawed and imperfect human beings.


Fallen angels I'm coming for your wings.
I am determined to defeat Satan and his demons and strip them of their power and influence.


Fallen angels I'll cut off your wings.
I am committed to battling against the forces of evil and depriving them of their ability to cause harm and destruction.


Lord knows I'm a cynic but won't give up, won't give in.
Although I am often skeptical of human nature and the world around me, I am determined to persevere and stand firm in my beliefs and values.


The devil's hands have been busy.
Satan and his demons have been constantly at work, seeking to undermine and corrupt everything that is good and virtuous in the world.


Turning liars to masters, demons to gods.
The forces of evil seek to elevate those who are dishonest and unscrupulous to positions of power and influence, essentially turning them into demonic figures.


But we're no gods, we're no masters.
Despite our flaws and imperfections, we should reject the temptation to claim godlike authority over others and instead humbly seek to serve and uplift those around us.


We're only fallen angels in this world.
Despite being deeply flawed and prone to sin, we have the potential to do good and redeem ourselves in the eyes of God.




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