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High School
The Shivers Lyrics
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Everyone's gone cynical
Fresh outta college,
Looking for some knowledge
Fresh out of ideas,
Looking for some drugs
Fresh outta drugs,
Gotta find a love
I got a girlfriend, she's a vagatarian
Early in the morning, ain't nobody looking
When she don't wear panties, everybody sees her
When the breeze come, everyone wants to be with her
Cold, cold morning, everybody's standing
Acting like a skeezer, ain't nobody caring
What she do with her body, my girl's a hottie
Her name's Jane, and so don't blame me
If I don't have any dreams anymore.
I don't have dreams anymore.
Gotta get me some love
Gotta get me some love
Gotta get me some love
Gotta get me some love
Gotta get me some love
Gotta get me some love
The Shivers's song "High School" explores the themes of youth, cynicism, knowledge, drug use, love, and sexuality. The opening lines talk about how everyone seems to have become cynical after leaving high school, and how people look to college as a means of gaining knowledge. However, the singer feels lost and out of ideas, resorting to drug use. But even that doesn't help and he realizes he needs love.
The next verse talks about the singer's girlfriend who is a vegetarian, and how she likes to go without panties, despite the fact that everyone can see her when the wind blows. The bridge section is a commentary on how people judge women for their sexuality and how that affects the singer's girlfriend. The chorus is a repeated plea for love, a desire that seems to be the only thing that can provide the singer with a sense of fulfillment.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. It's about the search for meaning and identity, and the ways in which youth can be confusing and disorienting. At its core, "High School" is a poignant reminder of the importance of love and connection in a world that can often feel cold and indifferent.
Line by Line Meaning
Fresh outta high school,
Just completed high school and moving on to the next phase of life.
Everyone's gone cynical
People are generally pessimistic or distrustful.
Fresh outta college,
Recently graduated from college.
Looking for some knowledge
Seeking to gain more information or education.
Fresh out of ideas,
Having no new or innovative thoughts.
Looking for some drugs
Searching for substances that can provide a temporary escape or relief from boredom.
Fresh outta drugs,
Having consumed all the drugs and no longer having any left.
Gotta find a love
In need of a romantic relationship to feel fulfilled and happy.
I got a girlfriend, she's a vagatarian
I am in a relationship with a girl who only eats vegetarian food.
Early in the morning, ain't nobody looking
Undressing or being naked when no one else is around.
When she don't wear panties, everybody sees her
When she goes without wearing undergarments, her privates are visible to others.
When the breeze come, everyone wants to be with her
When a gust of wind blows, it draws attention towards her and people become more interested in her.
Cold, cold morning, everybody's standing
A chilly day where people are loitering around.
Acting like a skeezer, ain't nobody caring
The person is behaving in a promiscuous manner, but no one seems to be bothered by it.
What she do with her body, my girl's a hottie
She can do whatever she likes with her own body, and she is attractive and desirable.
Her name's Jane, and so don't blame me
Her name is Jane, and I am not responsible for her behavior or actions.
If I don't have any dreams anymore.
If I no longer have aspirations or goals for my life.
I don't have dreams anymore.
I have lost all direction and purpose in life.
Gotta get me some love
I need to find a romantic partner.
Gotta get me some love
I am determined to pursue a relationship.
Gotta get me some love
I am actively seeking a partner to fill the void in my life.
Gotta get me some love
I believe finding love is the key to my happiness.
Gotta get me some love
I am motivated to find someone to share my life with.
Gotta get me some love
I am prioritizing my search for a romantic partner above all else.
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.