Shiver
LIVING ROOM - Coldplay Lyrics


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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?

But 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
Did you want me to change?
Well I changed for good
And I want you to know
That you'll always get your way
I wanted to say

Don't you shiver
Shiver
Sing it loud and clear

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 my final chance of getting you?

But 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
Did you want me to change?
Well I changed for good
And I want you to know
That you'll 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Shiver" by Coldplay convey a sense of unrequited love and longing for someone who seems oblivious to the singer's presence. The opening lines set the scene of the singer trying to gain the attention and affection of the person they desire, but feeling overlooked. The repetition of "I know you don't listen to me" and "you say you see straight through me" emphasizes the frustration and disappointment the singer feels.


The chorus reveals the singer's willingness to change for this person, indicating a deep desire to be noticed and accepted. The repetition of "Don't you shiver, sing it loud and clear" could be an appeal to the person to acknowledge the singer's feelings and reciprocate them. The lyrics also express the singer's unwavering dedication and willingness to wait for the person they love, no matter how long it takes.


Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight the singer's longing and the disconnect between their feelings and the other person's lack of awareness. The repeated lines "And it's you I see, but you don't see me / And it's you I hear, so loud and so clear" emphasize the one-sided nature of the relationship and the frustration of being invisible to the person they desire.


Overall, "Shiver" portrays the universal theme of unrequited love and the pain of longing for someone who seems completely unaware of the singer's presence and feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

So I look in your direction
I gaze towards you, hoping for your attention


But you pay me no attention, do you?
Yet, you completely disregard me


I know you don't listen to me
I am aware that you don't give heed to my words


'Cause you say you see straight through me, don't you?
Because you claim to perceive my true intentions


But on and on, from the moment I wake
Continuously, from the instant I awaken


To the moment I sleep
Until the time I rest


I'll be there by your side
I will always be present beside you


Just you try and stop me
No matter what, you cannot prevent me


I'll be waiting in line
I patiently wait my turn


Just to see if you care
Simply to determine if you possess any concern


Oh-oh
Expressing an emotional resonance


Did you want me to change?
Did you desire my transformation?


Well I changed for good
I indeed transformed, and it was for the better


And I want you to know
I yearn for you to understand


That you'll always get your way
You consistently have your desires fulfilled


I wanted to say
I felt the need to express


Don't you shiver
Do not tremble


Shiver
Embrace the feeling of shivering


Sing it loud and clear
Announce it with utmost clarity


I'll always be waiting for you
I will perpetually await your presence


So you know how much I need you
To ensure you understand the intensity of my longing for you


But you never even see me, do you?
Yet, you fail to even acknowledge my existence


And is this my final chance of getting you?
Could this be my last opportunity to win you over?


Yeah, I'll always be waiting for you
Yes, I will forever wait for you


And it's you I see, but you don't see me
I am the one who perceives you, yet you remain oblivious to my presence


And it's you I hear, so loud and so clear
You are the one I listen to, your voice resonates powerfully


I sing it loud and clear
I proclaim it boisterously and unmistakably


And I'll always be waiting for you
And I will eternally await your companionship




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



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@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.

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@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!

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