Shiver
Johann Sebastian Bass Lyrics
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And the Pictures on the wall that I once took look bleached and dull
Everything that I can touch burns my fingers though its cold
mmmmmmm
The air
so hard to breathe
I am tumbling outside to see
A silent melodie
ohhh
the world
the world
the world of only scum
mmmmmm
so I learned
the pictures that I cannot
stand so fast with my mind
me of all times
ohhh emilia
a savior
in sight
you
the shining light
you
are the sun in the sky
baby you
you are the godess in my mind
ohh baby you
you make me feel like
the wine a man has drank before
yeah you
I got the whine till it reached you
Ohh baby I love you
ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
ahah aha hah ah ah
ohhh ahhhh
eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
eheh ehe heh eh eh
(piano rock)
you
you
are the sun in the sky
ohh baby you are a godess in my mind
ohh baby you
you make me feel like
the wine a man has drank before
yeah you
Brought me back into the light
baby i love you
where are we now. are we across yet?
see the spot of light?
ohh I can shine
with you by my side
baby I love you
The lyrics of Johann Sebastian Bass's song "Shiver" seem to be talking about a state of feeling lost or detached from reality. The singer describes touching things that seem cold yet burn their fingers, suggesting that they feel disconnected from the physical world. They also mention pictures on a wall that once looked vibrant but now seem bleached and dull, suggesting a loss of color or vibrancy in the singer's life. The line "the world of only scum" suggests a feeling of negativity or hopelessness with regards to the world around them.
However, the tone of the song shifts with the introduction of the name "Emilia". Suddenly, the singer seems to have found a sense of hope or salvation in this person, whom they describe as a "shining light" and a "goddess in [their] mind". The mention of feeling like "the wine a man has drank before" suggests that this person makes the singer feel intoxicated or joyful in a way that they have experienced before. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "baby I love you", further emphasizing the singer's feelings of love and devotion towards Emilia.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shiver" seem to be exploring themes of disconnection, disillusionment, and finding hope in love and connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk up to the breeze that undust covered my clothes
As I approach the soft whispers of the wind, I notice the dirt that covers my clothes.
And the Pictures on the wall that I once took look bleached and dull
The once vivid images that I captured now appear faded, as if robbed of their life.
Everything that I can touch burns my fingers though its cold
Despite the cold temperature, everything I come into contact with burns my fingers with an intense heat.
The air
so hard to breathe
Breathing becomes a challenging task as the air thickens and weighs down on my chest.
I am tumbling outside to see
A silent melody
As I venture outdoors, I am met with a tranquility so profound that it creates a melody of its own, despite its lack of sound.
and I miss the sound of life and humanity
The absence of life and human interaction is deeply felt, and I yearn for it with all my being.
the world
the world
the world of only scum
The world has become a place solely occupied by contemptible individuals.
so I learned
the pictures that I cannot
stand so fast with my mind
me of all times
I have come to realize that the memories that I thought I could never forget, are the ones that fade away the fastest.
ohhh emilia
a savior
in sight
Emilia, my savior, has come into my life, as if by divine intervention.
you
the shining light
You are the beacon of light that illuminates even the darkest of places.
you
are the sun in the sky
baby you
you are the goddess in my mind
In my eyes, you are the sun that makes every day worth living, and the one true goddess that reigns over my heart.
ohh baby you
you make me feel like
the wine a man has drank before
You intoxicate me just like the finest wine has done to a man before, leaving me in a state of pure bliss.
yeah you
I got the whine till it reached you
My love for you is so strong, that it can travel vast distances, just like the scent of the finest wine.
Ohh baby I love you
My love for you is all-consuming, beyond measure, and it will never cease.
where are we now. are we across yet?
I wonder where we are in our journey, and if we have crossed the final hurdle yet.
see the spot of light?
Do you notice the small glimmer of hope amidst the darkness?
ohh I can shine
with you by my side
With you by my side, I can shine brightly and confidently like never before.
baby I love you
My love for you knows no bounds, and I will always cherish and adore you.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.