Based out of the Niagara region, leaving their mark everywhere they play, F… Read Full Bio ↴Based out of the Niagara region, leaving their mark everywhere they play, FLATLINED has delivered nuclear shows on every stage they have played on. Blending aggressive, melodic riffs with powerful but evocative vocals, FLATLINED 's sound appeals to a wide audience without losing its distinctive edge. With explosive live performances, touring across Canada 3 times in 2007 alone, and independently selling 5,500 albums along the way, this four-piece alternative rock band is proving they have more than just potential to offer.

Shiver
Flatlined Lyrics

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Tell me what u really wanna say
When you see me turn and walk away
And now its rising up inside
Can you feel it now, can you feel it…
I don't feel the same…
Does it justify the end?
When all you needed was a friend,
And now it's coming up inside,

Can you feel it, now, can you feel it…

Chorus
I don't mind… when you feel so hollow and you try to follow,
(You wanna cry... when this feeling comes up and you wanna,)
Let it die… let it die

Looking for the one to take your side,
You think everything you say is right… you need it
Still you can not break this chain,
As you try to lay the blame,
And now it's rising up again,
Can you feel it; oh can you feel it…

Chorus

Difficulty living with these scars,
I wonder if you tried too hard,
The shiver running down your spine,
You know it's not just in your mind,
And the music plays along,
While your singing the same old song,
Of all the things we couldn't see
And all the things we'll never be…

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "Shiver" by Flatlined delves into the theme of relationships and the difficulty of communication when emotions are high. The opening lines "Tell me what you really wanna say, When you see me turn and walk away" suggest that there is tension and unresolved feelings between two people. The lyrics then describe the rising of emotions and the feeling of not feeling the same anymore. The question posed in the song is whether this justifies the end of the relationship or whether it is possible to salvage it. The chorus provides two lines that seem to be contradictory: "I don't mind when you feel so hollow and you try to follow" suggests acceptance of the other person's emotional state, while "Let it die, let it die" suggests giving up on the relationship.

The second verse discusses the difficulty of finding support when you feel unsupported and that everything you say is right. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to place blame and that this is preventing them from breaking free from the cycle of negative emotions. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the conflicting emotions between wanting to be with the other person and also wanting to move on.

The final verse describes the scars and difficulty of moving on but also acknowledges the possibility of growth and change. The shiver running down the spine is described as not just in the mind, giving a sense of physicality to the emotions being experienced. The final lines about the things they couldn't see and the things they'll never be suggests that the relationship is over but leaves room for reflection and growth.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me what u really wanna say
The singer wants the other person to communicate their true thoughts and feelings.

When you see me turn and walk away
The other person has a tendency to avoid confrontations.

And now its rising up inside
The singer senses an emotional tension building up.

Can you feel it now, can you feel it…
The artist is trying to gauge whether the other person is aware of the emotional tension.

I don't feel the same…
The artist's feelings and perspective are different from the other person's.

Does it justify the end?
The singer is questioning whether their different perspectives will lead to the end of their relationship.

When all you needed was a friend,
The singer believes that the other person is seeking friendship and support.

Can you feel it, now, can you feel it…
The artist repeats the question from earlier to emphasize the emotional tension they feel.

I don't mind… when you feel so hollow and you try to follow,
The artist tolerates the other person's tendencies to act hollow and follow others.

(You wanna cry... when this feeling comes up and you wanna,)
The artist implies that the other person may feel overwhelmed by emotions and may want to cry.

Let it die… let it die
The singer suggests letting the emotions and tension dissipate and letting the relationship fade away.

Looking for the one to take your side,
The other person is seeking someone to support their beliefs and actions.

You think everything you say is right… you need it
The other person has a need to be validated and have their opinions accepted as correct.

Still you can not break this chain,
The other person is stuck in a pattern of behavior and cannot escape it.

As you try to lay the blame,
The other person is trying to shift the responsibility for their behavior and emotions onto the singer.

And now it's rising up again,
The emotional tension is resurfacing.

Can you feel it; oh can you feel it…
The artist repeats the question from earlier once again.

Difficulty living with these scars,
The singer is struggling to cope with the emotional wounds caused by the relationship.

I wonder if you tried too hard,
The singer questions whether the other person has been trying too hard to maintain the relationship, causing it to break down instead.

The shiver running down your spine,
The other person is experiencing a physical manifestation of their emotional stress.

You know it's not just in your mind,
The artist acknowledges that the other person's emotional stress is real and not imagined.

And the music plays along,
The music in the background may be mirroring or amplifying the emotional tension of the situation.

While your singing the same old song,
The other person is repeating the same behaviors and thought patterns that have led to the current situation.

Of all the things we couldn't see
The artist reflects on issues that were not perceived or addressed in the relationship.

And all the things we'll never be…
The singer acknowledges that the relationship will never be what the other person may have wanted it to be and that it's time to move on.

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