Chills
Peter Bjorn & John Lyrics
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but I miss the taste of it
You said time heals
there's not enough of it
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to hide the key
To hear you cast a spell so sweet
to still have hours left to sleep
Your fear is crowdin'
And there is still
no place
for someone
like me to fill
Don't know about luck
but I know the lack of it
Don't know about luck
but I'm losing track of it
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to go to sleep
I know that time until it kills
You're giving me the chills
Your fear is crowdin'
and there is still
No place
for someone
like me to fill
x2
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to hide the key
to hear you cast a spell so sweet
and still have hours left to sleep
Your fear is crowdin'
And there is still
no place
for someone
like me to fill
x2
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to go to sleep
I know that time until it kills
You're giving me the chills
I know that time until it kills
you're giving me the chills
you're giving me the chills
you're giving me the chills
In "The Chills," Peter Bjorn & John explore the bittersweet nature of relationships and the pain that comes with them. The lyrics are filled with a sense of longing, regret, and frustration, as the singer laments the loss of a lover who has moved on. The opening lines, "Your tongue is sharp but I miss the taste of it," convey the paradox of missing someone who has hurt you deeply. The singer is drawn to this person, despite their flaws and the pain they have caused.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the passage of time and the difficulty of moving on from a relationship. The lines "You said time heals, there's not enough of it" capture the sense of hopelessness that can come with heartbreak. The singer feels trapped by their memories and unable to move forward.
The chorus of "The Chills" adds a haunting quality to the song, with the repeated refrain of "You're giving me the chills." This could be interpreted as the singer being reminded of their ex-lover and the emotional turmoil they caused. The final lines, "I know that time until it kills, you're giving me the chills," suggest that the singer is still struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship and the pain that came with it.
Overall, "The Chills" is a powerful and emotional exploration of the aftermath of a relationship. The lyrics capture the complexity of human emotions and the difficulty of moving on from heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Your tongue is sharp
Your words can be hurtful and cutting.
but I miss the taste of it
Despite the fact that your words can be harsh, I still crave your presence and attention.
You said time heals
You told me that with time, wounds and pain can be healed.
there's not enough of it
But there isn't enough time to heal the hurt that I feel.
The lessons are too cruel to keep
The things I've learned from our experiences together have been too harsh and unbearable to hold onto.
to lock the door to hide the key
I want to forget about those lessons and lock them away forever.
To hear you cast a spell so sweet
Despite the hurt you've caused, I am still enchanted by you and your words.
to still have hours left to sleep
It's still early in the night and I have plenty of time to rest and recover from my emotions.
Your fear is crowdin'
Your own anxieties and worries are overwhelming and consuming you.
And there is still
Despite everything going on, there is still...
no place
...no room or space for anyone else in your life.
for someone
There's no room for anyone, but specifically...
like me to fill
...not for someone like me to come in and make things better.
Don't know about luck
I'm uncertain about the role of chance and fate in our lives.
but I know the lack of it
But I do know that I seem to be missing out on luck and good fortune.
but I'm losing track of it
But as time goes on, it seems that my fortune is slipping away even more.
I know that time until it kills
I am aware that time will keep moving forward and eventually wear me down.
You're giving me the chills
Your actions or words are creating a physical response in me, causing shivers and anxiety.
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@pilimartinez3024
Your tongue is sharp
but I miss the taste of it
You said time heals
there's not enough of it
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to hide the key
To hear you cast a spell so sweet
to still have hours left to sleep
Your fear is crowdin'
And there is still
no place
for someone
like me to fill
Don't know about luck
but I know the lack of it
Don't know about luck
but I'm losing track of it
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to go to sleep
I know that time until it kills
You're giving me the chills
Your fear is crowdin'
and there is still
No place
for someone
like me to fill
x2
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to hide the key
to hear you cast a spell so sweet
and still have hours left to sleep
@BurtSampson
This whole album helped me get through some pretty dark times. Thanks for making such beautiful music.
@MsLemon1971
This takes me back in a time warp previous to YouTube. Love this whole album.❤️
@Turtleproof
I was a teenager working at some water park and this song played on the PA. Either nobody listened to the lyrics or they knew exactly what they were doing, such a dark song.
@angelicaangels6835
This whole album brings me back to the better times in life. So nostalgic. Thank you guys!
@apileofbacon482
This might be my favorite track on the album
@van020586
i really really got chill with this song and not in a bad way
@josefDD
Tshhhh tshh shhh shh shhh
@justinmedellin5539
Perfect song
@fernandoalarcon8534
What a great album. Way ahead of their time.
@pilimartinez3024
Your tongue is sharp
but I miss the taste of it
You said time heals
there's not enough of it
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to hide the key
To hear you cast a spell so sweet
to still have hours left to sleep
Your fear is crowdin'
And there is still
no place
for someone
like me to fill
Don't know about luck
but I know the lack of it
Don't know about luck
but I'm losing track of it
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to go to sleep
I know that time until it kills
You're giving me the chills
Your fear is crowdin'
and there is still
No place
for someone
like me to fill
x2
The lessons are too cruel to keep
to lock the door to hide the key
to hear you cast a spell so sweet
and still have hours left to sleep