Kal Lavelle is an Irish born singer songwriter now living in London.
Read Full Bio ↴Kal Lavelle is an Irish born singer songwriter now living in London.

Kal began playing guitar after winning a thousand pounds in a Mars Bar when she was 10 yrs old. With the money, she bought her mother a washing machine and for herself, her very first guitar.

Her single 'Breakfast At Tiffanys' was chosen as 'Single of the Week' on iTunes, which in turn, saw her debut EP ‘Shivers’ climb to #5 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter album chart. The iTunes US & Japanese stores also featured her in the 'New & Noteworthy' section.

Following on from her touring stint of the UK and Ireland with Ivor Novello winning artist Ed Sheeran The Sunday Mirror listed her in the "Hot for 2012" Ones To Watch section.

Shivers
Kal Lavelle Lyrics

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Got a hundred kisses I wanna taste you
Got a hundred places I wanna take you
You give me shivers up my spine
You leave me breathless all the time
I got this funny feelin inside of me

Holy God, you give me shivers up my spine the lot
And when I wanna fall asleep I can't

Cause when you're lyin' next to me
I want to kiss you again and again

Oh my God, you've got me crawlin' on my knees the lot
And if you were to say that you'd leave
I'd throw my eyes to heaven
And I'd plead, don't let go of me

And I'm not a fool I know you're trouble
But I can't fight the inevitable
My hands are up against the wall
And as I rise I start to fall
It's not my fault that I want more

Holy God, you give me shivers up my spine the lot
And when I wanna fall asleep I can't
Cause when you're lyin' next to me
I want to kiss you again and again

Oh my God, you've got me crawlin' on my knees the lot
And if you were to say that you'd leave
I'd throw my eyes to heaven
And I'd plead, don't let go of me

Danger oh yeh you spell danger to me
But you gotta get burned before you'll ever learn
Before you'll ever learn
Danger oh yeh you spell danger to me
But come on and burn come on and burn
Cause I wanna learn

Holy God, you give me shivers up my spine the lot
And when I wanna fall asleep I can't
Cause when you're lyin' next to me
I want to kiss you again and again

Oh my God, you've got me crawlin' on my knees the lot
And if you were to say that you'd leave

I'd throw my eyes to heaven
And I'd plead, don't let go of me

Overall Meaning

The song "Shivers" by Kal Lavelle is an admission of desire and vulnerability towards someone, even though the singer knows they may be trouble. The opening verses show the intensity of the singer's longing to be with the person they're singing about, the "funny feeling" inside of them giving them "shivers up my spine" and leaving them "breathless all the time."

The chorus amplifies this desire, showing the depth of the singer's need for this person. They crawl on their knees and plead with them not to let go, even though they know the danger of getting involved. The bridge emphasizes this danger, acknowledging that this person brings with them a risk of pain and heartbreak. But even so, the singer is willing to take the risk and learn from the experience, hoping that the burn will be worth it.

Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is overwhelmingly attracted and falling for someone, despite knowing the potential for danger and hurt. The desire to be with this person outweighs the risk, and the singer is willing to take that chance.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a hundred kisses I wanna taste you
I have an overwhelming desire to kiss you repeatedly.

Got a hundred places I wanna take you
I have numerous locations in mind where we can go together.

You give me shivers up my spine
Your presence and touch generate strong sensations of anticipation and excitement in me.

You leave me breathless all the time
You make me feel overwhelmed and unable to express or control my emotions and physical sensations.

I got this funny feelin inside of me
I have an inexplicable and indescribable sensation within me that is strong and persistent.

Holy God, you give me shivers up my spine the lot
My attraction to you is extremely intense and substantive, causing me to feel exhilaration, yearning and gratefulness.

And when I wanna fall asleep I can't
The thought of being near you and having the opportunity to interact with you keeps me awake and alert.

Cause when you're lyin' next to me, I want to kiss you again and again
Your proximity fuels my desire to kiss you constantly and endlessly.

Oh my God, you've got me crawlin' on my knees the lot
Your attractiveness has an overwhelming effect on me, making me feel powerless and lowly in comparison.

And if you were to say that you'd leave
The mere thought of your departure causes me to feel distressed and upset.

I'd throw my eyes to heaven and I'd plead, don't let go of me
If you were to threaten to leave me, I would implore you through heartfelt prayer not to abandon me.

And I'm not a fool I know you're trouble
I recognize that you have a tendency to cause problems and difficulties for me and others.

But I can't fight the inevitable
Despite the knowledge of your difficulty, I am unable to resist or avoid being captivated by you.

My hands are up against the wall
I acknowledge that I am in a vulnerable position, with little control or power.

And as I rise I start to fall
As my excitement and hope reach their peak, I begin to feel a sense of fear or disappointment.

It's not my fault that I want more
I cannot help but desire a greater connection with you, even when it is challenging or problematic.

Danger oh yeh you spell danger to me
Your presence and influence have a dangerous and risky effect on me, as I become more susceptible to my impulses and instincts.

But you gotta get burned before you'll ever learn
In order to gain wisdom and insight, one must experience pain or disappointment first-hand.

Come on and burn cause I wanna learn
I am willing to take risks and endure discomfort in order to learn and grow through this connection with you.

Contributed by Liam I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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