Shiver
Rose Lucy Lyrics
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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
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
It never turned 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
The lyrics of Rose Lucy's song "Shiver" depict a tumultuous relationship between two individuals who seem to have had a lot of passion and intensity between them at some point but ultimately couldn't make it work. The song starts off with the lines "And we broke everything that was right, we both enjoyed a good fight" which suggests the couple enjoyed the drama of their relationship and were perhaps addicted to the adrenaline rush that came with it. The next lines, "And we solved all the holes we had to breathe, to make the other one leave" imply that the two individuals deliberately created problems to force the other person to leave so they could deal with the pain of separation.
The chorus of the song uses the metaphor of "shiver" to describe how the singer feels when thinking about the relationship. The lines "And I'll shiver like I used to, and I'll leave him just for you" suggest that even though the singer is currently with someone else, the memory of the intense feelings they shared with their past partner still makes them feel a physical sensation. The bridge of the song asks the question "And if we turn back time, could we learn to live right?" which implies that the singer wonders whether things could have been different if they had made different choices or acted differently in the past.
Overall, "Shiver" is a song that portrays the complicated emotions and dynamics of a relationship that was intense but ultimately not sustainable.
Line by Line Meaning
And we broke
We purposely ruined everything that was going well between us
Everything that was right
We destroyed everything that was right and functional in our relationship
We both enjoyed a good fight
We both found pleasure in arguing and fighting with each other
And we solved
We fixed all the problems we had with ourselves
All the holes we had to breathe
All the doubts and issues we had that created suffocation in our relationship
To make the other one leave
We fixed our problems to make the other person leave instead of fixing them to stay together
And I loved the way you looked at me
I enjoyed the way you used to look at me with love in your eyes
And I miss the way you made me feel
I long for the way you used to make me feel loved and cherished
When we were alone
I miss the intimate moments we shared while we were alone
And I'll shiver like I used to
I'll relive the emotions and physical sensations I used to feel when I was with you
And I'll leave him just for you
I'll risk leaving my current partner just to be with you again
Just for you
I'm willing to make all these sacrifices for you alone
And we stole
We took every opportunity we could get to hurt each other
Every moment we had to make the other one feel bad
We purposely used every moment of our time together to bring each other pain and sadness
And we hoped that we could be what we knew
We wished to be the ideal couple that we knew we could never be
We'd never turn out to be real
We knew deep down that our hopes and dreams for our relationship would never come true
And if we turn back time
If we had the chance to go back, to change history
Could we learn to live right
Would we be able to fix our mistakes and live our lives in a more positive and fulfilling way
Like I used to
I want to feel the same way I did when we were together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lucy Rose Parton
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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 :-)
@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.
@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