Shiver
Lucy Rose (Cover) Lyrics


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And we broke
Everything that was right
We both enjoyed a good fight

And we solved
All the holes we had to breathe
To make the other one leave
And I loved the way you looked at me
And I miss the way you made me feel
When we were alone
When we were alone

And I'll shiver like I used to
And I'll leave him just for you
And I'll shiver like I used to
Just for you

And we stole
Every moment we had to make the other one feel bad
And we hoped that we could be what we knew
We'd never turn out to be real

And I loved the way you looked at me
And I miss the way you made me feel
When we were alone
When we were alone

And I'll shiver like I used to
And I'll leave him just for you
And I'll shiver like I used to
Just for you

And if we turn back time
Could we learn to live right
And if we turn back time
Could we learn to live right
And if we turn back time
Could we learn to live right
And if we turn back time
Could we learn

And I'll shiver like I used to
And I'll leave him just for you
And I'll shiver like I used to
Just for you





Like I used to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lucy Rose's song "Shiver" express a complex mix of emotions surrounding a past relationship. The opening verses describe a relationship in which both parties enjoyed fighting and solving problems together, but eventually broke everything that was right between them. This suggests that the relationship was intense and passionate, but ultimately destructive, which is a common theme in love songs. The chorus expresses the singer's longing for the past, saying that she will shiver like she used to and leave her current partner just for her former lover.


The second verse continues to explore the ambivalent feelings of the singer. She remembers how she and her former lover used to steal moments from each other, and hopes that they could have been something real. This suggests that they had a connection that was based on mutual antagonism or competition, rather than a deep emotional bond. The lyrics express both nostalgia for the past relationship and regret for its failure.


The repetition of the chorus, with its haunting melody and catchy phrase "just for you," reinforces the idea that the singer is still drawn to her former lover, even though their relationship was unhealthy. Overall, the song exudes a bittersweet sadness, capturing the complexities of romantic relationships that are both exhilarating and painful.


Line by Line Meaning

And we broke
We ended our relationship


Everything that was right
We broke even the aspects of our relationship that were good


We both enjoyed a good fight
We took pleasure in fighting with each other


And we solved
We resolved our issues


All the holes we had to breathe
We fixed all the problems that were affecting our relationship


To make the other one leave
But in doing so, we made each other want to leave


And I loved the way you looked at me
I enjoyed the way you gazed at me


And I miss the way you made me feel
I long for the way you used to make me feel


When we were alone
When we had time to spend together


When we were alone
When we had time to spend together


And I'll shiver like I used to
I will tremble just like I did before


And I'll leave him just for you
I will leave my current partner for you


And I'll shiver like I used to
I will tremble just like I did before


Just for you
All for you


And we stole
We took advantage of


Every moment we had to make the other one feel bad
We used any opportunity we could to make each other feel worse


And we hoped that we could be what we knew
We had hope to be something we knew we couldn't


We'd never turn out to be real
We knew we would never end up being truthful with each other


And if we turn back time
If we could travel back in time


Could we learn to live right
Could we finally learn to live life correctly


And if we turn back time
If we could travel back in time


Could we learn to live right
Could we finally learn to live life correctly


And if we turn back time
If we could travel back in time


Could we learn to live right
Could we finally learn to live life correctly


And if we turn back time
If we could travel back in time


Could we learn
Could we finally come to a true understanding


And I'll shiver like I used to
I will tremble just like I did before


And I'll leave him just for you
I will leave my current partner for you


And I'll shiver like I used to
I will tremble just like I did before


Just for you
All for you


Like I used to
Just like before




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUCY ROSE X3502G

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@leilaibrahimfaiza9659

We broke
Everything that was right
We both enjoyed a good fight

And we solved
All the holes we had to breathe
To make the other one leave

And I loved the way you looked at me
And I miss the way you made me feel
When we were alone
When we were alone

And I'll shiver like I used to
And I'll leave him just for you
And I'll shiver like I used to
Just for you

And we stole
Every moment we had to make the other one feel bad
And we hoped that we could be what we knew
We'd never turn out to be real

And I loved the way you looked at me
And I miss the way you made me feel
When we were alone
When we were alone

And I'll shiver like I used to
And I'll leave him just for you
And I'll shiver like I used to
Just for you

And if we turn back time
Could we learn to live right
And if we turn back time
Could we learn to live right
And if we turn back time
Could we learn to live right
And if we turn back time
Could we learn

And I'll shiver like I used to
And I'll leave him just for you
And I'll shiver like I used to
Just for you

Like I used to



@ronellresuma158

"Shiver" is referring to that particular feeling similar of butterflies, that essence of comfort and warmth when you're deeply involved with someone else.

However, this is no simple romance.

Themes of a short-lived affair and heartbreaking nostalgia are brought forth based on the woman's melody and the lonely man strolling along in the video.

"And we broke everything that was right, we both enjoyed a good fight."

Notions of an affair is evident when she refers to breaking moral values. She was most likely married to another person under certain circumstances but she was willing to put up a "good fight" for the one that she truly loved.

"And we stole every moment we had to make the other one feel bad"

These nostalgic vintage scenes were these getaways that she had with her lover, these "moments" were the places that they both shared, alone together in romantic bliss.

"And I'll shiver like I used to-And I'll leave him just for you"

These lines reinforce the woman's desire to leave everything in exchange for experiencing that wonderful feeling of romance.

*Halfway through the song, subtle changes in tempo and repetition in the lyrics conclude the outcome of their relationship;

"And if we turn back time, Could we learn to live right"

Yes, she did experience this passionate romance with the guy but it was short lived and never lasted. By the lines "learn to live right" she and her lover made the mistake of not pulling through with their affair; to pursue their passionate romance. If they could turn back the clock, would they have been able to avoid that mistake and pursue happiness together despite complications and obstacles in their situation? A line from earlier on in the song help support the notion that they could not fulfill this passionate affair:

"And we hoped that we could be what we knew, It never turned out to be real"

They were both involved in this affair but knew in reality they could not stay together for long. Something was holding them both back; if the reason wasn't because the woman was married then it is most likely due to the possibilities of her already having children in her marriage.

The woman is singing from a place of romantic nostalgia and melancholic regret. The old man strolling through these scenes is her lover, the guy she could only spare a few moments of bliss with. He too is heartbroken, through all of his years he still comes by to the places and locations that he shared with her, the woman that he truly loved. Despite their complications in their relationship, she too still sings about and longs for that "shiver", that ecstasy of falling in love.
While it might have been years and years after, they still share the wonderful memories and feelings of what it means to be in love.

The crux: follow what your heart tells you, or else it will bleed with regret and depressing nostalgia.

Well, that's my interpretation anyways lol.
Great song, love Lucy's voice.



@davantiowo6519

Actually I think this is true. Up until now my own theory was.... Well dark?

So after playing this song again and again a few years ago, my own interpretation of the song was.... And bare with me here....

About the sexual relationship between a daughter and her father

I know, I know gross right, especially for a song as wholesome as this but hear me out.

The lines "and I'll shiver just for you" "when we were alone" says that when they were alone together, he'd ya know... Do stuff, and why would she shiver? Out of fear? or anxiety?
Of course it could be when a lover touch's you you'd shiver a little.
But the following line also adds questions.

"And I'll leave him just for you" what does she mean here? Will, now as an adult she leave her current lover to be with her dad again, to shiver like that again?

But after watching the MV again and reading ur comment I don't think my theory holds up. Just something I wanted to put out :-)



All comments from YouTube:

@5rshwillz

MUSHI-SHI. Most underrated anime series ever made.

@freetolisten

5rshwillz actually its rating couldnt be way further than what you said. Its rated really good.

@kio1261

Silenc3 underrated means not popular they arent talking about reviews <33

@lainiwakura6921

You can't say most though😇

@Carolina-hu1cx

I dont speak english but i try write good, mushishi Is not a underrated anime, Is a not popular anime,
Have a nice day.

@siemenpersyn4451

@@Carolina-hu1cx it's like u said it isn't underrated cuz it's rated very highly on myanimelist etc. It's just that not a lot of people actually saw it.

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@jr4chargers

The people who made Mushishi, really know how to pick songs! First season had 'The Sore Feet Song by Ally Kerr' and season 2 has this one! great! :)

@icysan889

Couldn't agree more sir!

@Nicoramirez2010

Eeeh?! Agreed too, mushishi, one of the greatest anime of all time

@swaghack20

Thank god I thought I was alone

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