Shivers
Night Gaunts Lyrics


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You're sending shivers on down my spine
And there's noting that we can say
To calm you down tonight
Caught in a whirplool
Spinning round in circles
You've gotta be quick throw on a life jacket
I'm gonna be sick before I ever.
Yo, scrap me up from off the road
My feet are numb from the wicked cold
Ain't never gonna stay out of the sun
Squinting through eyes like sandpaper runs
Up and down all over them
Scratched the surface to within
An inch of my skull a colossal hole
Water runs through without control
I can see your pain
But, I can see your pain
I've never been to jail nor think I will
Cause I've never really had a strong urge to kill
Sure I'd pop a pill though I haven't yet
The experience awaits for the sun setYou see I'm colour blind I failed every test
You can cross the three time and I did ten
Sunglasses enable me to see the reds in the world
As bright as can be.

I can see your pain
But, I can see your pain

Ohhhh yessss ladies and gentlemen
and welcome to THKs Karaoke night
We have all the songs you love to hate
Through to the ones you can relate too
I hope your not confused as we're about to cruise...

Venetian animals look down on me
as the light refracts so gloriously
On to my wall like an artist said
Wet paint never looked so intense
Penguins lead the charge up front
Whilst the octopus gather and hunt
Spotted green frogs climb into a tree
Looking for a safe place to fleaaa
A pond opens up and swallows them whole
Into my dirty cornflakes bowl
Bottle cap scorpion throws out his tail
As the motorbike lunges in to save ‘em
Whiskey bottles laugh on and on
Peering over the edge from behind
The sprawl of batteries and safety pins
a bobble head gentle shakes his head and sings.





I can see your pain
But, I can see your pain

Overall Meaning

The song "Shivers" by Night Gaunts is an energetic and upbeat tune with lyrics that are both introspective and poetic. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the way that someone's behavior is affecting them emotionally, as they send "shivers on down my spine." The singer admits that there is nothing they can do to calm down the source of these shivers, as they are caught in a "whirlpool" of chaos and confusion. The singer pleads with this person to be quick and throw on a life jacket, as they feel like they are about to be sick.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract and metaphoric, with references to being color blind, failing tests, and witnessing strange and fantastical scenes like penguins leading the charge and spotted green frogs climbing into trees. Despite this surreal imagery, the singer maintains a sense of empathy towards the listener, repeating the line "I can see your pain" multiple times throughout the song. The lyrics create a sense of emotional vulnerability and connection between the listener and the singer, even as the subject matter becomes more fantastical and abstract.


Overall, "Shivers" by Night Gaunts is a dynamic and engaging song that balances introspection and abstract imagery. It is a song about empathy and connection even in the midst of chaos and confusion, and the lyrics are a testament to the power of music to connect people despite differences in experience and perspective.


Line by Line Meaning

You're sending shivers on down my spine
You are causing a feeling of fear or excitement throughout my body.


And there's noting that we can say
There is nothing we can do or say to change the situation.


To calm you down tonight
To make you less anxious or upset this evening.


Caught in a whirplool
Trapped in a situation that is difficult to escape from.


Spinning round in circles
Moving around in a confusing, disorienting way.


You've gotta be quick throw on a life jacket
You need to act fast and protect yourself from the dangers ahead.


I'm gonna be sick before I ever.
I am going to vomit before I have a chance to do anything.


Yo, scrap me up from off the road
Hey, pick me up from the ground.


My feet are numb from the wicked cold
My feet are without feeling because of the extreme weather.


Ain't never gonna stay out of the sun
I will never avoid being in the sunshine.


Squinting through eyes like sandpaper runs
Struggling to see properly as my eyes are gritty and sore.


Up and down all over them
Moving up and down and all around one's body.


Scratched the surface to within
I have barely begun to explore or discover something.


An inch of my skull a colossal hole
A large hole or gap in my head, about an inch in size.


Water runs through without control
Fluid can pass through the hole in my head without any resistance.


I can see your pain
I am aware of the suffering you are experiencing.


But, I can see your pain
Despite this, I can still recognize and empathize with your feelings of pain.


Sure I'd pop a pill though I haven't yet
I would take a medication to change my mood or perception of reality, although I haven't yet done so.


The experience awaits for the sun set
I anticipate experiencing something new or exciting after the sun goes down.


You see I'm colour blind I failed every test
I suffer from color blindness and have not passed any diagnostic tests for it.


You can cross the three time and I did ten
You have failed three times, whereas I have failed ten times.


Sunglasses enable me to see the reds in the world
Wearing sunglasses helps me to perceive the color red in greater detail.


As bright as can be.
Vibrant and intense in its appearance.


Ohhhh yessss ladies and gentlemen
An exclamation of enthusiasm and eagerness to perform.


and welcome to THKs Karaoke night
This is a Karaoke night run by THKs.


We have all the songs you love to hate
We have a variety of songs which people hate to love.


Through to the ones you can relate too
We also have songs which people can identify with on a personal level.


I hope your not confused as we're about to cruise...
I hope you are not having trouble comprehending as we are preparing to set off on a journey.


Venetian animals look down on me
Animals from Venice appear to be observing me from above.


as the light refracts so gloriously
The lighting bends or spreads in a splendid way.


On to my wall like an artist said
Onto my wall as though it was arranged or organized by an artist.


Wet paint never looked so intense
The wet paint appears more profound or vivid than normal.


Penguins lead the charge up front
Penguins are leading the attack or making the first move.


Whilst the octopus gather and hunt
Meanwhile, the octopi are assembling and searching for prey.


Spotted green frogs climb into a tree
Green frogs covered in spots are ascending a tree.


Looking for a safe place to fleaaa
They seek refuge or shelter in the nearby foliage.


A pond opens up and swallows them whole
A lake springs open and absorbs the frogs instantly.


Into my dirty cornflakes bowl
The amphibians fall into my unclean cereal dish.


Bottle cap scorpion throws out his tail
A scorpion made of bottle caps flings its tail outward.


As the motorbike lunges in to save ‘em
At the same time, a motorcycle races to their rescue.


Whiskey bottles laugh on and on
Bottles of whiskey keep laughing ceaselessly.


Peering over the edge from behind
Looking down from a higher vantage point, secretly observing something.


The sprawl of batteries and safety pins
A tangle or heap of batteries and safety pins.


a bobble head gentle shakes his head and sings.
A figurine with a spring head moves it around while humming a tune.




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Evan B.

You’re sending shivers on down my spine
And there’s nothing that we can say
To calm them down tonight
Caught in a whirlpool
Spinning round in circles
You’ve gotta be quick throw on a life jacket
I’m gonna be sick before I ever..

Yo, scrap me up from off the road
My feet are numb from the wicked cold
Ain’t never gonna stay out of the sun
Squinting through eyes like sandpaper runs
Up and down all over them
Scratched to the surface to within
An inch of my skull, a colossal hole
Water runs through without control

I can see your pain
But, I can see your pain

I’ve never been to jail nor think I will
Cause I’ve never really had a strong urge to kill
Sure I’d pop a pill but I haven’t yet
The experience awaits for the sun set
You see I’m colour blind I failed every test
You can cross the three time and I did ten
Sunglasses enable me to see the reds in the world
As bright as can be..

Ohhhh yessss ladies and gentlemen
and welcome to THKs Karaoke night
We have all the songs you love to hate
Through to the ones you can relate too
I hope your not confused as we’re about to cruise...

Venetian animals look down on me
as the light refracts so gloriously
On to my wall like an artist said
Wet paint never looked so intense
Penguins leads the charge up front
While the octopus gather and hunt
Spotted green frogs climb into a tree
Looking for a safe place to flea
A pond opens up and swallows them whole
Into my dirty cornflakes bowl
Bottle cap scorpion throws out his tail
As the motorbike lunges in to save ‘em
Whiskey bottles laugh on and on
Peering over the edge from behind
The sprawl of batteries and safety pins
a bobble head gentle shakes his head and sings..

I can see your pain
But, I can see your pain



All comments from YouTube:

ffillabong

This band is beyond awesome. I'm almost glad good music like this isn't exploited by major promoters/labels. Everyone I expose this band to is blown away. Mas respect.

Night Gaunts

I hope 2 years later this is still stuck in all your heads. US Tour coming June - July - August 2013!! Get ready yo!

Sevastopol_99

Night Gaunts try 5 lmao!!!

Milo Sowell

Can't wait to catch you next time you roll through!

Milo Sowell

Night Gaunts, Mad Condcutor, Stupid Stupid Henchmen tour?

Sevastopol_99

This was my shit when I did meth lmao

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Evan B.

You’re sending shivers on down my spine
And there’s nothing that we can say
To calm them down tonight
Caught in a whirlpool
Spinning round in circles
You’ve gotta be quick throw on a life jacket
I’m gonna be sick before I ever..

Yo, scrap me up from off the road
My feet are numb from the wicked cold
Ain’t never gonna stay out of the sun
Squinting through eyes like sandpaper runs
Up and down all over them
Scratched to the surface to within
An inch of my skull, a colossal hole
Water runs through without control

I can see your pain
But, I can see your pain

I’ve never been to jail nor think I will
Cause I’ve never really had a strong urge to kill
Sure I’d pop a pill but I haven’t yet
The experience awaits for the sun set
You see I’m colour blind I failed every test
You can cross the three time and I did ten
Sunglasses enable me to see the reds in the world
As bright as can be..

Ohhhh yessss ladies and gentlemen
and welcome to THKs Karaoke night
We have all the songs you love to hate
Through to the ones you can relate too
I hope your not confused as we’re about to cruise...

Venetian animals look down on me
as the light refracts so gloriously
On to my wall like an artist said
Wet paint never looked so intense
Penguins leads the charge up front
While the octopus gather and hunt
Spotted green frogs climb into a tree
Looking for a safe place to flea
A pond opens up and swallows them whole
Into my dirty cornflakes bowl
Bottle cap scorpion throws out his tail
As the motorbike lunges in to save ‘em
Whiskey bottles laugh on and on
Peering over the edge from behind
The sprawl of batteries and safety pins
a bobble head gentle shakes his head and sings..

I can see your pain
But, I can see your pain

Wildman Aturmoms

In one word: Awesome!

tomoom165

This is great. I heard it on Radio Reddit and loved it.

beastie one.

Unique band one of my favourites, operation and Streetlight manifesto inspired them.

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