Shiver
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But you pay me no attention, do you
I know you don't listen to me
'Cause you say you see straight through me, don't you
And on and on from the moment I wake
To the moment I sleep
I'll be there by your side
I'll be waiting in line
Just to see if you can
Did she want me to change
Well I'll change for good
And I want you to know
But you always get your way
I wanted to say
Don't you shiver, shiver, shiver
I'll always be waiting for you
So you know how much I need you
But you never even see me, do you
And is this is my final chance of getting you
And on and on from the moment I wake
To the moment I sleep
I'll be there by your side
Just you try and stop me
I'll be waiting in line
Just to see if you care, if you care
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Did she want me to change
Well I change for good
And I want you to know
But you always get your way
I wanted to say
Don't you shiver
Don't you shiver
Sing it loud and clear
I'll always be waiting for you
Yeah I'll always be waiting for you
Yeah I'll always be waiting for you
Yeah I'll always be waiting for you
For you I will always be waiting
And it's you I see, but you don't see me
And it's you I hear, so loud and so clear
I sing it loud and clear
And I'll always be waiting for you
So I look in your direction
But you pay me no attention
And you know how much I need you
But you never even see me
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "Shiver" detail the longing of someone who is deeply in love but not receiving the same level of attention and affection in return. The singer is expressing frustration at not being seen by the person they love and feeling insignificant to them. They describe the constant presence they maintain in the loved one's life, from the moment they wake up to the moment they sleep, always waiting and hoping for a chance to be noticed.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't you shiver" as a plea to the loved one to not let the opportunity to be together slip away. The singer is willing to change for the loved one in order to make the relationship work, but feels like their efforts are not reciprocated.
Overall, this song captures the feeling of unrequited love in a way that is both poignant and relatable. Through its emotive lyrics and the band's signature sound, "Shiver" resonates deeply with listeners and stands as one of Coldplay's most beloved tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
So I look in your direction
I see you and want your attention
But you pay me no attention, do you
You ignore me
I know you don't listen to me
You don't hear what I say
'Cause you say you see straight through me, don't you
You think you understand me completely
And on and on from the moment I wake
Throughout my day
To the moment I sleep
Until I go to bed
I'll be there by your side
I'll be around you
Just you try and stop me
You can't keep me away
I'll be waiting in line
I'll be patient
Just to see if you can
To test if you are able
Did she want me to change
Did she want me to be different
Well I'll change for good
I'll change in a positive way
And I want you to know
I want you to understand
But you always get your way
You always do what you want
I wanted to say
I wish to express
Don't you shiver, shiver, shiver
Don't be afraid, frightened or hesitate
I'll always be waiting for you
I'll always be patient
So you know how much I need you
I want you to understand my dependence
But you never even see me, do you
You never notice me or acknowledge my presence
And is this is my final chance of getting you
Is this the last opportunity to have you
Sing it loud and clear
Say it boldly and distinctive
For you I will always be waiting
I'll always be patient for you
And it's you I see, but you don't see me
I can see you, but you ignore me
And it's you I hear, so loud and so clear
I hear you so well
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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