Shiver
Lilac Kings Lyrics

The lyrics of Lilac Kings's song "Shiver" paint a picture of someone who feels worn-down and in need of a change. The imagery of "down these worn out stables/covered with holes" implies a sense of decay and neglect that is mirrored in the singer's own soul. They have been out this way before, but now is the time to break the news that they are coming back to Austin. The tone of the lyrics suggests that this return is significant and possibly even fraught with emotion.

The lyrics also suggest a sense of uncertainty and possibly even fear. The singer is asking if they can stay with someone in Austin, or if they should get a room instead. The line "too wet to be completely real" adds to this feeling of unease. The next lines are almost pleading - "Do you even wanna see me?/Don't you just not believe in/What is I'm telling you that I'll do." It's as though the singer is trying to convince themselves as much as the person they're speaking to that this return is a good idea.

The repeated "woah, woah, woah" and the final line "to see her smile again" suggest that the singer's motivation for returning to Austin is tied up in a relationship, and that seeing a particular person's smile is what they are truly seeking. The final lines "We could stop playing this game of ours/That makes our bones shiver" imply that there is conflict or tension between the singer and the person they are speaking to, and that this game has been going on for some time. There's a sense of resolution or finality in these lines, as though the singer is trying to put an end to this uncomfortable situation.