Raised in the Djursholm district of Danderyd, Lo is an alumna of the music school Rytmus Musikergymnasiet. She formed the rock band Tremblebee in 2006. After it disbanded, Lo pursued a career in songwriting and earned a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music in 2011. Working with producers Alexander Kronlund, Max Martin and Xenomania, she became a successful songwriter, while also recording and releasing her own compositions independently.
In 2013, Lo was signed to Universal Music, Island and Polydor. The following year, Lo rose to prominence with her debut album, Queen of the Clouds. It spawned the sleeper hit single "Habits (Stay High)", which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as "Talking Body". Her second album, Lady Wood, was released in October 2016 and debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "Cool Girl", became an international hit. Her follow-up records, Blue Lips (2017) and Sunshine Kitty (2019), also performed well, the latter spawning the song "Glad He's Gone", which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
In addition to her solo work, Lo has co-written songs for other artists, including: Lorde's "Homemade Dynamite" (2017) and Ellie Goulding's "Love Me Like You Do" (2015), a song that garnered her Grammy Award and Golden Globe nominations. She has collaborated with many artists, such as Charli XCX, Flume, SG Lewis, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue and Coldplay, among others.
shivering gold
Tove Lo Lyrics
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Keep saying I'm danger, but thinking I'm love
I'm out on the dance floor, drinking my tears
Acting all cliché, and facing my fears
Curious minds
Hearts pounding
Fingers in ties
Curious minds
Lips, lick 'em
Pupils grow wide
I feel that thing that jolts me, fucks with me good
Shivering gold
I shiver in gold
Wild, real
Got things like moon rocks rolled up in love
Shivering gold
I shiver in gold
Kissing it better, a physical face
Taking your body, I sit on your face
I see you smiling, covered in me
Moving too fast now, but fuck it, we're free
Curious minds
Hearts pounding
Fingers in ties
Wet, dripping
Curious minds
Lips, lick 'em
Pupils grow wide (wider)
I feel that thing that jolts me, fucks with me good
Shivering gold
I shiver in gold
Wild, real
Got things like moon rocks rolled up in love
Shivering gold
I shiver in gold
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
Curious minds
Hearts pounding
Fingers in ties
Curious minds
Lips, lick 'em
Pupils grow wide
I feel that thing that jolts me, fucks with me good
Shivering gold
I shiver in gold
Wild, real
Got things like moon rocks rolled up in love
Shivering gold
I shiver in gold
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
Shiver, shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
The lyrics of Tove Lo - Topic's song "Shivering Gold" depict a moment of liberation, where the singer embraces the dangerous and wild side of love. In the first verse, the singer appears to be confronting her own fears and insecurities, and in the second verse, she moves into physical intimacy, describing the intense pleasure she feels with her partner. Throughout the song, the singer references "curious minds" and "pupils grow[ing] wide," suggesting that this experience is taking her beyond her previous limitations and opening her up to new possibilities.
The chorus, "I feel that thing that jolts me, fucks with me good / Shivering gold / I shiver in gold / Wild, real / Got things like moon rocks rolled up in love," emphasizes the electrifying and transformative nature of this experience. The image of "shivering gold" suggests that this is a precious and valuable moment, despite its potential dangers.
At the end of the song, the repetition of "Shiver, shiver / Bittersweet, that glitter" echoes the mixed emotions of the singer, who is both excited and perhaps a little scared by this new experience. Overall, "Shivering Gold" is a song about embracing the unknown and taking risks, even if it means shattering old patterns and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
A minute of truth time, talkin' 'bout stuff
This is a moment of honesty, discussing important matters
Keep saying I'm danger, but thinking I'm love
Others perceive me as a threat, but I believe in love
I'm out on the dance floor, drinking my tears
I'm trying to cope with my emotions by dancing and drinking
Acting all cliché, and facing my fears
I'm behaving in a stereotypical way that helps me confront my fears
Curious minds
We are open to exploring and discovering new things
Hearts pounding
Our hearts are racing with excitement and anticipation
Fingers in ties
Our hands are intertwined with each other
Wet, dripping
Our bodies are wet and aroused
Lips, lick 'em
We are sensually licking our lips
Pupils grow wide
Our eyes are dilated with desire
I feel that thing that jolts me, fucks with me good
I am experiencing a powerful sensation that both excites and disturbs me
Shivering gold
The feeling is like shivering gold - precious and electrifying
I shiver in gold
I am trembling with pleasure and excitement
Wild, real
The experience is raw and intense
Got things like moon rocks rolled up in love
Our love is like rare and valuable moon rocks, hard to find but worth it
Kissing it better, a physical face
We are using physical intimacy to heal emotional pain
Taking your body, I sit on your face
We are engaging in sexual acts with one another
I see you smiling, covered in me
I see the joy and happiness in your face, as we are intertwined with each other
Moving too fast now, but fuck it, we're free
We may be moving quickly, but we don't care because we feel liberated and alive
Shiver, shiver
The feeling of shivering gold is so intense that we cannot help but shiver
Bittersweet, that glitter
The sensation of shivering gold is both pleasurable and painful, like glitter
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOVE LO, LUDVIG KARL DAGSSON SOEDERBERG
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