Shivers
Alex Burnett Lyrics

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I've been contemplating suicide
But it really doesn't suit my style
So I think I'll just act bored instead
Contain the blood I would have shed

She makes me feel so ill at ease
My heart is really on its knees
But I keep a poker face so well

That even mother couldn't tell
That my baby's so vain
She is almost a mirror
And the sound of her name
Sends a permanent shiver down my
Spi-yi-yi-yi-iyiyi-ine
Down my spi-yi-yi-yi-iyiyi-ine

I keep her photograph against my heart
For in my life she plays the starring part
All alcohol and cigarettes

There is no room for cheap regrets
She makes me feel so ill at ease
My heart is really on its knees
But I keep a poker face so well
That even mother couldn't tell
But my baby's so vain
She is almost a mirror
And the sound of her name
Sends a permanent shiver down my
Spi-yi-yi-yi-iyiyi-ine
Down my spi-yi-yi-yi-iyiyi-ine

Spi-yi-yi-yi-iyiyi-ine
Spi-yi-yi-yi-iyiyi-ya-iine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Shivers" by Alex Burnett depict the thoughts of a person who is contemplating suicide. However, they do not find it suitable for their style and decides to act bored instead. The person is in a toxic relationship with someone who makes them feel uneasy and takes a toll on their heart. The singer speaks about the person as being vain and almost a mirror. The constant thought of this person sends permanent shivers down their spine.

The lyrics of the song portray a deep sense of melancholy and emotional turmoil. The person seems to be in a state of constant conflict, and their thoughts are consumed by their turbulent relationship. The line "But it really doesn't suit my style, so I think I'll just act bored instead" highlights the singer's inner turmoil and how they cope with it.

The song is a melancholic ode to toxic relationships that leave behind haunting memories. It is a retelling of the emotional and mental toll it can take on an individual. The song captures the sense of loneliness and confusion that often engulfs a broken heart.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been contemplating suicide
I have been considering killing myself

But it really doesn't suit my style
But it doesn't match my personal preference

So I think I'll just act bored instead
So I'll pretend to be uninterested

Contain the blood I would have shed
Suppress the desire to harm myself

She makes me feel so ill at ease
She makes me feel uncomfortable

My heart is really on its knees
I am deeply affected emotionally

But I keep a poker face so well
But I hide my true feelings effectively

That even mother couldn't tell
That not even my mother can sense it

That my baby's so vain
That my significant other is excessively self-centered

She is almost a mirror
She reflects my negative qualities

And the sound of her name
And even just hearing her name