Paquet left the band in 2005, with drummer Hamelin replacing him as guitarist and Julian Blais replacing Hamelin as drummer. In 2010, Paquet returned to the band and Blais left, reverting the band to their original lineup.
Fevered
The Stills Lyrics
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That I believe in
It stretches over bone
And smells like honey on the wind
All so strange
I can't remember
Where the heartache ends
And the fever it begins
Scenes of Mary Magdalena
Shakes her lover's bones
At all the demons in the window
All so strange
The dreams that haunt my bed
The heartache swells
And quickens near the end
And then slows down
It slows down
'Till I shut down
And I won't try to run
Strange like skin
That I believe in
It leakss out of the phone
And spills like honey
From the window
Warm and strange
I can't remember
How the hearbreak mends
When the fever it remains
And I'm so down
So down... (5X)
And I lay down
And I won't try to run...
The Stills’ song “Fevered” is a mysterious track that delves into themes of strange love, pain, and feverish dreams. The lyrics create a sense of a struggle within the singer’s emotions as he tries to navigate his own feelings. The first line, “Strange like skin that I believe in” creates an image of something not quite right, and yet trustworthy. The skin comparison sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics which explore the singer’s confusion and turmoil.
The second verse brings up an image of Mary Magdalena shaking her lover’s bones at the demons in the window, enhancing the cryptic nature of the song. The lyrics continue in this tone, with strange dreams, heartache, and fever ultimately leading to a sense of shutting down. The repetition of “It slows down ‘till I shut down” emphasizes the singer’s sense of hopelessness and inability to escape the strong emotions he is feeling.
Overall, “Fevered” is a song about complicated emotions that are not easily understood or overcome. The imagery and language used create a sense of mystical force at play, further emphasizing the singer’s sense of being overwhelmed by his own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange like skin
This feeling is difficult to describe but it's pervasive.
That I believe in
It's real to me and I trust it completely.
It stretches over bone
It's something that is part of me and insubstantial at the same time.
And smells like honey on the wind
It's sweet but impermanent.
All so strange
I can't fully explain it even to myself.
I can't remember
It's difficult to keep track of what's happening.
Where the heartache ends
It's unclear what's causing my pain.
And the fever it begins
The intensity of my emotions starts to rise and take over.
Scenes of Mary Magdalena
These visions are intense and overwhelming.
Shakes her lover's bones
These images are violent and disturbing, but also powerful.
At all the demons in the window
I'm confronting something dark and negative.
The dreams that haunt my bed
My subconscious is filled with troubling thoughts.
The heartache swells
My pain becomes more intense and overwhelming.
And quickens near the end
It feels like things are coming to a head.
And then slows down
I start to feel more calm and centered.
It slows down
My emotions begin to stabilize.
'Till I shut down
I'm retreating into myself to protect my emotions.
And I won't try to run
I'm choosing to face my feelings head-on and deal with them.
It leakss out of the phone
My emotions are seeping into every part of my life, affecting everything.
And spills like honey
It's still sweet and intense, but more diffuse.
From the window
It's taking on a life of its own and spreading, rather than being contained.
Warm and strange
It's comforting in a way, but also alien and unsettling.
I can't remember
It's difficult to keep track of what's happening and why I feel this way.
How the hearbreak mends
I'm not sure how to move on from the pain I'm feeling.
When the fever it remains
My emotions are still intense and powerful, and I have to find a way to deal with them.
And I'm so down
I'm feeling very low and overwhelmed.
And I lay down
I'm retreating into myself and taking a break.
And I won't try to run...
I'm choosing to face my feelings and work through them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell
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Jamesy Boi
This is one of the best rock songs ever...I cannot get enough of it. Awesome guitars, melody and Fletcher's great voice....not to mention the magical lyrics.
Tony Vodden
this album is a low-key classic --every song is a searing gut-wrenching masterpiece
Tony Vodden
One of my all time favourite songs ever by any band —the stills are so sorely underrated for their iconic contribution to CanIndie Rock. I will love them forever 🙌🏽
SmoothChino
oh god i love this band. this band is so underrated..
Beatriz Santiago
Love this album so much..
Jamesy Boi
Agreed. It's one of the best rock albums of all time.
Christopher Santa Cruz
Love this song. Still brings back the good old days...
Jamesy Boi
Can't get enough of this song...it's just totally a-w-e-s-o-m-e. It will be my next video project. The Stills STILL rock!
andy warpaul
this album is so good it's a shame.
Malea Frabotta
I love this song so much! I just have never understood the meaning... Does anyone know what he's talking about? I believe he's talking about love...