1. New Haven, CT's… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Shiv.
1. New Haven, CT's Shiv was a punk trio influenced by the aggressive noise bands who called the Amphetamine Reptile label home. They put out their debut, Flayed & Ashamed, in 1996.
2. Shiv plays an interesting mix of modern d-beat/dark hardcore and some mostly 80's influenced metal (think Paradise Lost, Judas Priest etc.). Their demo/ep/what-ever-you-wanna-call-it can be found @ http://subvultures.net/mp3.html and it contains three furious, uncomfortably dark songs with crushingly fierce vocals and a cold atmosphere which even some black or doom bands would envy.
3. Australian, Melburn Hardcore punk band.
4. shiv is a DJ turned singer-songwriter/producer based in Dublin with a unique sound and a varied musical background. Born in Zimbabwe to a musical family and then moving to Ireland at age 5, shiv's sound is influenced by the music that moulded her childhood and mastered by the mindful attention she applies to her craft.
Though she studied Psychology in college and planned to pursue a career in Educational Psychology, a song she wrote & sang for her sisters Maid of Honour speech and shared to Youtube, after being scouted soon her lifelong hobby became a serious career path. shiv's music is a unique blend of R&B and Low-Fi Hip Hop, with elements of Soul and Neo-Soul. In recent years shiv's work has captured the attention of UK and Irish radio stations such as 2FM and BBC, as well as being featured in Hotpress, Goldenplec, and COLORSXSTUDIOS. In 2020 shiv has moved up in the Irish music scene and beyond, and continues amid a challenging new musical environment to soothe us with her silky-sweet voice, soulful lyrics, and warm hazy instrumentals.
Golden
Shiv Lyrics
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Find a place to just escape
Get lost in the black cool
Bullsee eyes in this place for two
Why I did a week ago find solace when I know it
Your eyes are making me shy?
Silent as we watch the stars collide?
I'm busy while trying act like I don't care
One look, and every time I had this beating
I can't deny
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't deny it
Aaah, my heart is beating I don't know why
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't deny it
Aaah, I want to invalid you
Being everything you do
I know that this is so untrue,
But I just really like you
I'm ready, so let's run free
Run the world, but it's just you and me
I know we'll be fine
I'm holding yours, and you're holding mine
I just spent the space between the sheets
I know you, and you know me
Still one look every time, my heart is beating I can't deny it
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't deny it
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't turn away
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't deny it
Aaah
Cause you make me feel golden
And I want to make you feel golden, too
You make me feel like me (my heart is beating I can't deny it)
You make me feel like me (my heart is beating I can't deny it)
You make me feel like me (my heart is beating I can't deny it)
Aaah aaah
The song "Golden" by Shiv is expressing the desire for escapism and the importance of finding solace in another person. The lyrics focus on the singer's desire to escape and get lost in the world with someone else. The lyrics "I just want to get away, find a place to just escape" depict the singer's yearning to escape from the mundane routine of life. The singer then brings up the memory of finding solace a week ago and how it made them feel shy. The lyrics "Why I did a week ago find solace when I know it, your eyes are making me shy?" suggest that the singer found solace in someone's eyes and felt vulnerable.
The chorus "Cause you make me feel golden, and I want to make you feel golden, too" conveys a sense of euphoria and happiness that the singer feels in the company of the other person. The lyrics "I just want to invalidate you, being everything you do" suggest that the singer wants to be with the other person and share their world. The lyrics "I know that this is so untrue, but I just really like you" indicate that the singer is not being entirely truthful, possibly because they fear rejection.
Overall, the song "Golden" portrays a sense of desperation, vulnerability, and desire for connection. It highlights the importance of finding comfort and solace in another person and the joy and euphoria that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want to get away
I have a strong desire to escape from my current situation
Find a place to just escape
I want to find a location where I can get away from everything and everyone
Get lost in the black cool
I want to blend into a dark and mysterious environment without being noticed
Bullsee eyes in this place for two
I feel as though there are only two people in this location that matter - myself and the person I am with
Why I did a week ago find solace when I know it
I am questioning why I found comfort in this person when I know I shouldn't
Your eyes are making me shy?
Your gaze is making me feel self-conscious and uncomfortable
Silent as we watch the stars collide?
We are watching the celestial bodies crash into each other without speaking
Please, boy, don't you stay
I am trying to convince the boy to leave my side
I'm busy while trying act like I don't care
I am pretending to be occupied and uninterested to avoid showing my true feelings
One look, and every time I had this beating
Every time we make eye contact, my heart starts racing
I can't deny
I can't pretend that I don't have feelings for this person
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't deny it
I am feeling overwhelmed with emotions for this person
Aaah, my heart is beating I don't know why
I am confused about why I feel this way
Aaah, I want to invalid you
I want to admire and appreciate everything that you do
Being everything you do
I want to be involved in every aspect of your life
I know that this is so untrue,
I am aware that my feelings for you are not reciprocated
But I just really like you
I can't help but have strong affection for you
I'm ready, so let's run free
I am ready to let go and enjoy life without any limitations with this person
Run the world, but it's just you and me
We can conquer anything together despite the world's challenges
I know we'll be fine
I have faith that we will overcome any struggles we may face
I'm holding yours, and you're holding mine
We are holding each other's hands in a loving and supportive way
I just spent the space between the sheets
I have recently been spending time alone in bed, reflecting on my feelings for you
I know you, and you know me
We have a deep understanding and connection between each other
Still one look every time, my heart is beating I can't deny it
My heart continues to race every time we share a glance
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't deny it
I am still feeling overwhelmed with emotions for this person
Aaah, my heart is beating I can't turn away
I cannot resist the strong feelings I have for this person
Cause you make me feel golden
You make me feel special and valuable
And I want to make you feel golden, too
I want to make you feel just as special and valued as you make me feel
You make me feel like me (my heart is beating I can't deny it)
You bring out my true self and make me feel happy and content
Aaah aaah
I am still filled with strong emotions for this person
Writer(s): Siobhan Chido Mcclean
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Am Soso
Grateful I found this song …literally on repeat all week…I can’t even explain how it makes me feel …😍😍😍😍
Niko Bellic
Why is this song not out there in main stream??? Love it!!
Jahwan K. Williams
this song is truly a musical masterpiece and there’s not a day that goes by where i’m not listening to it. this will be one of my wedding songs
Granite Reef
Wooow Song is amazing! Super relaxing such a vibe. You are BEYOND underrated!!!😭😭
A K
one of my favorite songs!
absolutely love it ♥️♥️♥️
and the first comment yay 🤪
punkomattic89
you make me feel like me! great song, play this like 100 times already
TheGamerAnpu
I LOVE YOU! You are gorgeous! Words can’t contain your beauty and abundance! You sing beautifully and your lyrics are playing on my ♡ strings! GOD BLESS YOU SHIV! MAY YOU GET THE RECOGNITION YOU DESERVE!
Julia Marie
These sounds soothe my soul.
Gregg Lock
Amazing! ❤️
kenny bongs
Talking of real music!! Thanks Shiv