During his tenure as a dance producer and DJ, Christopher was developing himself as multi-faceted performer and songwriter, incorporating those elements into his productions. 'EP1', his pop-oriented debut, fused all of those passions and set the perfect tone for the rest of his material: a strong focus on songwriting, soulful vocals, and sleek and spacious production. "Wanting" from 'EP1' was named one of Ann Arbor 107.1FM's best tracks of 2011. He followed up with 'EP2' and 'EP3', which were featured by Soundcloud on their community blog.
While juggling remix duties for the likes of Katy Perry, Chrome Sparks, and Stockholm superstars Newtimers, he produced/mixed material for Oakland-based artist Hopscotch as well as spearheading folk artist Abigail Stauffer's second album "No Contradictions". Christopher is now in the process of releasing his debut album song-by-song in realtime, starting with "integrate" in August 2013.
Fever
Christopher Norman Lyrics
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To control the rush
My blood like fire running through my veins
Why do I shiver?
Why do I shake?
Can't take the fever
When will it break?
I'm hot too the touch
About to erupt
Gripping at my throat I can barely speak
Your apathy
It's killing me
I never meant to break the mercury
Why do I shiver?
Why do I shake?
Can't take the fever
When will it break?
I'm getting better
I've found a cure
Nevermind my rapid rise in temperature
I shoulder sickness
I feel the flame
And I've a feeling you could be the one to blame
I think you could be the one to save my suffering
All you've got to do is crawl out from my skin
If you'd like but I'm still fixing to fight
My mind is gone
My timing's gone
I've fought it off for way too long
Why do I shiver?
Why do I shake?
Can't take the fever
When will it break?
The song "Fever" by Christopher Norman tells the story of someone who is struggling to control their emotions and the intensity of their feelings for someone. The lyrics speak to the physical and emotional sensations that come with being in a state of feverish infatuation, an overwhelming passion that is impossible to ignore. The singer is struggling to control their emotions, feeling their blood like fire running through their veins.
The lyrics suggest that this feverish passion is causing physical reactions, such as sweating, shaking, and shivering. The singer is looking to find a cure for this uncontrollable emotion and is hoping that the person they are infatuated with can be the one to save them from their suffering. The fever is causing the singer to feel like they are losing their mind, and they are fighting it off for too long.
The song's chorus asks, "Why do I shiver? Why do I shake? Can't take the fever when will it break?" These lines represent the singer's frustration with being unable to control the intensity of their feelings, and the question of when they will be able to find a way to manage their emotions. Overall, the song speaks to the all-consuming nature of love and infatuation, and the difficult journey of trying to control those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've tried too much
I have exerted too much effort.
To control the rush
To manage the sudden and intense feeling.
My blood like fire running through my veins
My blood is circulating fast and hot, making me restless and excited.
Why do I shiver?
Asking why is there an involuntary muscle movement in my body.
Why do I shake?
Asking why there is uncontrollable trembling in my body.
Can't take the fever
Can't endure the high temperature or intense feeling.
When will it break?
Asking when this intense feeling will end or cease.
I'm hot too the touch
My skin is warm and sensitive to the touch.
About to erupt
About to burst or break out, like a volcano.
Gripping at my throat I can barely speak
I am holding my throat tightly because it feels constricted, making it hard to talk.
Your apathy
Your lack of concern or emotion.
It's killing me
It is causing me emotional harm or distress.
I never meant to break the mercury
I never intended to go beyond normal or acceptable behavior or limits.
I'm getting better
I am improving or recovering.
I've found a cure
I have found a solution or remedy.
Nevermind my rapid rise in temperature
Don't worry about my sudden and extensive increase in temperature or emotion.
I shoulder sickness
I carry or endure the illness or pain.
I feel the flame
I sense the intense feeling or passion.
And I've a feeling you could be the one to blame
I have a suspicion that you may have contributed to this intense feeling.
I think you could be the one to save my suffering
I believe that you can help me alleviate or lessen my pain or discomfort.
All you've got to do is crawl out from my skin
All you have to do is to step away from my being or existence.
If you'd like but I'm still fixing to fight
You can try, but I am still determined to resist or strive.
My mind is gone
I am losing my sanity or composure.
My timing's gone
I am no longer in sync with the rhythm or pace.
I've fought it off for way too long
I have resisted or endured it for an extended period of time.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.