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1) Swiss psychedelic rock band formed in 1967. The Shiver released one album titled Walpurgis in 1969, originally released on the Maris label (catalogue number 20501), it also features a cover designed by H. R. Giger.
The band is related to Toad and Brainticket whose music is a bit similar.

The members of The Shiver are:
Dany Ruhle - Lead Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
Jelly Pastorini - Organ, Piano
Mario Conza - Bass Guitar, Flute, Vocals
Roger Maurer - Drums, Vocals
Peter Robinson - Lead Vocals

2) Italian rock/metal band. The Shiver was born in 2005 when Faith (singer and composer) joined forces with Finch (drummer) to create a new project. After some promotion of the first demo “Shade’s Changing” Carlo Bellotti noticed the band and decided to include The Shiver in Alkemist Fanatix Europe’s roster.

In 2007 The Shiver signed a contract with UK Division Records (UK) that released their Debut Album “Inside” in January 08 with a worldwide distribution and promotion. After many Italian gigs the band was ready for the first tour abroad, so they played the first tour in the UK. English people immediately liked The Shiver’s music and local newspapers talked about them (The Guardian, The Chronicle). After that, the band received some amazing feedback from the music press, appearing on many music Magazines and Webzines.

The band has been featured on Rocksound (UK), Gothic Beauty (USA), and Big Cheese (UK). Faith’s interviews appeared on Rocksound (ITA), Fireworks (UK), Flash Mag (ITA), Benzoworld (ITA), Ravenheart Music (UK), Metalwave (ITA) and Finch is mentioned on Percussioni (ITA). The songs “Edge of Atmosphere” and “Symbiosis” were chosen for the Rocksound, Fireworks and Big Cheese samplers and broadcasted on many web radios.

During summer 2008 Faith composed new songs with the help of Finch at the drums. The new sound is fresh, dynamic and marked by a particular style and they decide to book the studio and record a new Album. In October the band was again on tour, this time for some special Halloween gigs in London, Manchester and Liverpool.

In December ‘08 The Shiver begins the recording session at Westlink Studio (PI). Faith and Finch cooperated, for this album, with Alessandro Paolucci (Raw Power) as producer of the Album and bass player, while the guitars are played by Stefano Tocci (Incoming Cerebral Overdrive). They played Faith’s songs and contributed to songs arrangements. Waiting for the mastering, the band will be on the road again touring Est Europe and UK. The Shiver is a young band, with the intention to make it in the music world.

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
The Shiver Lyrics

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Baby, do you understand me now?
Sometimes I feel a little mad
But don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
When things go wrong I feel real bad.

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
And sometimes it seems that, all I have to do is worry
And then you're bound to see my other side

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

If I seem edgy, I want you to know,
That I never mean to take it out on you
Life has its problems, and I get my share,
And that's one thing I never mean to do

Cause I love you,
Oh,

Oh, oh, oh, baby - don't you know I'm human
I have thoughts like any other one
Sometimes I find myself, Lord, regretting
Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good

Overall Meaning

The Shiver's song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" expresses a universal feeling that anyone can relate to. The song tells the story of someone who is trying to do their best but is afraid of being misunderstood. The lyrics reveal how easy it is to misinterpret someone's behavior even when their intentions are good. The song is essentially an appeal for the listener's understanding and acceptance.

The first verse describes how the singer sometimes feels a little crazy, but it's okay because nobody can always be perfect. The second verse goes on to explain how the singer can be joyful and carefree at times, but at other times, they worry and become edgy. The singer wants to assure their partner that they never mean to take their problems out on them, but life can be tough sometimes.

The chorus of the song is the singer's plea to the world to see them for who they truly are. They don't want to be judged for their occasional outbursts or their moments of regret. They beg for the understanding of their loved ones and for the world to see that their intentions are good.

Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of wanting to be known and loved for who we truly are. It's a reminder that even when we mess up or show our uglier sides, we still deserve understanding and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, do you understand me now?
Do you truly comprehend who I am and what I'm feeling at this moment?

Sometimes I feel a little mad
At times, my emotions overwhelm me, and I struggle to control them.

But don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
It's unrealistic to expect perfection from any person because everyone has flaws and moments of weakness.

When things go wrong I feel real bad.
I'm sensitive, and it hurts me when things don't work out as planned.

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I may make mistakes, but at the core, I have only the best intentions towards you.

Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope that you can see past my shortcomings and misconceptions and understand the purity of my heart.

Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree
There are moments when I'm happy and without a care in the world and I just want to enjoy them with you.

With a joy that's hard to hide
I feel so elated that my happiness is almost palpable and unable to be concealed.

And sometimes it seems that, all I have to do is worry
While things may seem fine on the surface, I sometimes struggle with anxiety and stress when facing life's challenges.

And then you're bound to see my other side
When I'm feeling anxious or stressed, I might display a side of myself that's less than pleasant.

If I seem edgy, I want you to know,
If I appear irritable or anxious, I don't want it to impact how you feel about me.

That I never mean to take it out on you
I promise that I'll never direct my negative feelings towards you or lash out unfairly.

Life has its problems, and I get my share,
I've had my fair share of struggles and complications in life, as everyone does.

And that's one thing I never mean to do
Despite the curveballs life throws my way, I never intend to hurt you or make you feel bad because of them.

Cause I love you, Oh,
I love you with all my heart, and I hope you believe that.

Oh, oh, oh, baby - don't you know I'm human
I'm human, just like anyone else, and I'm allowed to make mistakes.

I have thoughts like any other one
I have thoughts, emotions, and experiences like every other person on this planet.

Sometimes I find myself, Lord, regretting
At times, I regret my actions or decisions, and it weighs heavily on my mind.

Some foolish thing, some little simple thing I've done
It could be something insignificant, but to me, it feels like a huge mistake that I can't shake.

Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
My heart is pure, and I genuinely intend to be kind, loving, and understanding towards you.

Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
My fear is that my mistakes or negative actions will cause you to misinterpret my true intentions.

Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Once again, I want to reassure you that, despite my flaws, my heart is in the right place.

Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
I pray that my actions speak louder than my temporary emotional states and that you can see the good within me.

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