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 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
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 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 "Shiver" describe the unrequited love that the singer has for someone who doesn't seem to notice or care about them. The singer addresses their object of affection directly, lamenting that despite how much they need them, the other person never even sees them. The repetition of the phrase "just you try and stop me" makes it clear that the singer won't give up their pursuit of this person, even if they know they're being ignored. The lyrics are tinged with sadness, but there's also a sense of determination and devotion that comes through in the way the singer repeatedly declares their willingness to wait and their willingness to change for the person they love.
The idea of unrequited love is a common theme in many rock and pop songs, but what makes "Shiver" stand out is the song's sense of urgency and immediacy. The lyrics are anchored by a driving, propulsive guitar riff that gives the song a sense of forward momentum. This is contrasted by the more plaintive melody of the verses, which highlight the singer's vulnerability and desperation. The use of contrast between the two sections of the song helps to underscore the emotional depth of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "Shiver" is a powerful look at the pain and longing that can come with unrequited love. Despite the sad undercurrents of the lyrics, the song still manages to be uplifting and optimistic, thanks to the singer's dogged determination and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
So I look in your direction
I am hoping to catch your eye
But you pay me no attention, do you
But you do not acknowledge me at all
I know you don't listen to me
I know that you don't hear me
'Cause you say you see straight through me, don't you
Because you claim to know me better than I know myself
And on and on from the moment I wake
Every moment of every day
To the moment I sleep
Until I finally rest at night
I'll be there by your side
I am always with you in my mind
Just you try and stop me
Nothing can keep me away from you
I'll be waiting in line
I will wait patiently for you
Just to see if you can
To see if you will notice me
Did she want me to change
Did she expect me to be different
Well I change for good
I have changed for the better
And I want you to know
I want you to understand
But you always get your way
But you always get what you want
I wanted to say
I wish I could tell you
Don't you shiver, shiver, shiver
Don't you feel any emotion at all
I'll always be waiting for you
I will always be here for you
So you know how much I need you
So you understand how important you are to me
But you never even see me, do you
But you never even notice me
And is this is my final chance of getting you
Is this my last opportunity to win you over
Sing it loud and clear
Express it with passion and conviction
Yeah I'll always be waiting for you
Yes, I will always be here for you
For you I will always be waiting
I am devoted to you, and will always wait for you
And it's you I see, but you don't see me
I am always watching you, but you are unaware of me
And it's you I hear, so loud and clear
Your voice is the only one that matters to me
And I'll always be waiting for you
And I will always be waiting for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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LETRAS/LYRICS
So I look in your direction
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
Just you try and stop me
I'll be waiting in line
Just to see if you can
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, 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
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 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
@samyjoseph4798
Old coldplay was just on another level
@jowill76
Nothing better!!!
@humbertotello4031
@@jowill76 de todo y un fuerte abrazo
@allisonscott1174
Oldplay* ❤️🧡💛
@pauljordan4452
@@allisonscott1174 Youngplay. The boys were in their early 20s here.
@matheuscastordeazevedo2128
I lost the count of how many times I heard parachute, X&Y and hush blood to the head. Just another band from what it is today. And just something from another world. Some people told me that it was depressing. For me it's better than a anti-depressant. Makes me fell floaty.
@sthefanysilva8862
new coldplay is good, old coldplay is gold. this song is such a gem.
@mariaiturrizaga271
So True!
@anonymousK612
+Sthefany Torres Couldn't have said it better myself!
@victorzapatapalomino97
yup!