FEVER
Rival Kings Lyrics
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Do your thing, leave the rest to god
Never said it was easy
Break her heart, yours will fall apart
You were struck with a fever
Play the game, or lay down your cards
Couldn't stand to see her
She would've given her soul
Given her soul, given her soul
She would've given her soul
Given her soul, she can't give no more
She would've given her soul
Given hour soul, given her soul
She would've given her soul
Given her soul, given her soul to you
Yeah we can talk about it
You just tell me what's wrong
and we'll talk about it
But if you don't know what you're running from
Or where you're off to
you'll keep losing the good things coming for you
Keep digging the same holes
Getting fucked up
Telling the same jokes
Or maybe that's what you need
And I will tell you just whatever you want to hear
The lyrics of Rival Kings's song "Fever" reflect the confusion and turmoil of a man who has made some bad choices and is struggling to deal with the consequences. The song opens with the singer reflecting on his past, admitting that he should have believed in something and left the rest to God. However, he now realizes that it's not an easy task to stay true to oneself, especially when faced with difficult situations. He warns others not to break someone's heart, as it will eventually lead to their own downfall.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that he was struck with a fever, which may represent a passion, desire or obsession that he couldn't ignore. He confesses that he played the game rather than laying down his cards and couldn't stand to see the woman whose heart he had broken. He advises that if you must let go of someone, it's better to watch them from afar. The chorus reflects the pain and regret of the woman who loved him deeply, but he could not reciprocate her love. She would have given her soul to him, but he couldn't accept it.
The bridge of the song talks about the importance of communication in a relationship. The singer encourages the man to open up and talk about his problems, so they can find a solution together. However, he cautions that if the man continues to run away from his problems, he will keep losing the good things coming for him. He advises him to break out of the cycle of self-destruction and start making positive changes in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Should've been a believer
Regret of not believing in what could have been.
Do your thing, leave the rest to god
Do what you need to do and leave the unknown outcome to fate.
Never said it was easy
Acknowledgment that life is difficult.
Break her heart, yours will fall apart
Warning that hurting someone else can cause personal pain.
You were struck with a fever
Intense feeling that has overwhelmed you.
Play the game, or lay down your cards
Choose to be an active participant or observer of life.
Couldn't stand to see her
Unable to emotionally handle seeing someone.
But if you must, watch her from afar
If you feel the need to observe, do so from a distance.
She would've given her soul
Expressing the extent of someone's devotion.
Given her soul, given her soul
Reiteration of how loyal and giving someone can be.
She can't give no more
Acknowledgment that someone has reached their limit.
Yeah we can talk about it
An offer to listen and discuss an issue.
You just tell me what's wrong and we'll talk about it
Openness to hearing someone's struggles and working towards a solution together.
But if you don't know what you're running from
Lack of clarity in understanding personal issues.
Or where you're off to you'll keep losing the good things coming for you
Missing out on positive opportunities due to lack of direction.
Keep digging the same holes
Repeating the same mistakes.
Getting fucked up
Becoming emotionally distressed or physically intoxicated.
Telling the same jokes
Repetition of familiar material.
Or maybe that's what you need
Suggesting that it's okay to repeat what feels comfortable.
And I will tell you just whatever you want to hear
Offering to provide comforting or affirming statements.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PlanetSarah_ch
It's fantastic! <3
Maj Toma
Finally! And holy shit - I'm blown away!!
YesItsAnanias
EPIC.
Kind of a Mate
Sehr schön!
Salome Christen
Why? Why does it take so long till the new album??
Ο ΘΕΌΣ ΜΑΖΊ ΣΑΣ
I love you baby