Shiver
maroon five. Lyrics
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You knock me down
Provoke a smile
And make me frown
You are the queen of runaround
You know it's true
You chew me up
Enjoy the taste
I leave in your mouth
You look at me
I look at you
Neither of us know what to do
There may not
Be another way to your heart
So I guess I'd better find a new way in
I shiver when i hear your name
Think about you but it's not the same
I won't be satisfied 'til I'm under your skin
Immobilized by the thought of you
Paralyzed by the sight of you
Hypnotized by the words you say
Not true but I believe 'em anyway
So come to bed it's getting late
There's no more time for us to waste
Remember how my body tastes
You feel you heart being to race
The song "Shiver" by Maroon 5 depicts a relationship that is both exciting and toxic. The lyrics highlight the emotional rollercoaster that the singer experiences while being in love with someone who is unpredictable and unattainable. The relationship in question provokes mixed emotions within the singer, as indicated by the lines "You build me up, You knock me down, Provoke a smile, And make me frown." The person they are in love with is portrayed as the "queen of runaround," suggesting that they constantly play games and are never straightforward in their feelings or actions.
The chorus reveals the desperation that the singer feels to win over their love interest, despite being fully aware of how their relationship is causing them to feel. The lyrics, "There may not Be another way to your heart, So I guess I'd better find a new way in, I shiver when I hear your name, Think about you but it's not the same, I won't be satisfied 'til I'm under your skin," suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to win over this person's love, even if it means resorting to manipulation or being consumed by the relationship.
Overall, "Shiver" is a powerful song that showcases Maroon 5's ability to create compelling lyrics that resonate with audiences. The song captures the intense emotions that can arise when we fall in love, even when it is with someone who is unpredictable and potentially harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
You build me up
You elevate my feelings
You knock me down
But also have a negative impact on me
Provoke a smile
You create happy moments
And make me frown
But also cause sad moments
You are the queen of runaround
You often keep people guessing about your intentions
You know it's true
You are aware of how you behave
You chew me up
You consume me with your vibe and energy
And spit me out
But then discard me abruptly
Enjoy the taste
Although brief, the time with me has some value to you
I leave in your mouth
But you move on quickly
You look at me
In moments of connection
I look at you
The connection is mutual
Neither of us know what to do
But we don't know how to proceed
There may not Be another way to your heart
I accept that it will be hard to win you over
So I guess I'd better find a new way in
I need to figure out a new approach
I shiver when I hear your name
You still have an emotional hold over me
Think about you but it's not the same
But I realize that our dynamic is not reciprocated
I won't be satisfied 'til I'm under your skin
I want to get closer to you, both physically and emotionally
Immobilized by the thought of you
You occupy my mind
Paralyzed by the sight of you
Seeing you affects me deeply
Hypnotized by the words you say
Your words have a powerful hold over me
Not true but I believe 'em anyway
Even if what you say is not real, I still cling onto it
So come to bed it's getting late
It's time to shift our focus to the present moment
There's no more time for us to waste
We need to take action before it's too late
Remember how my body tastes
As a reminder of our past connection
You feel you heart being to race
You still have an emotional response to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JAMES VALENTINE, JESSE ROYAL CARMICHAEL, MICKEY MADDEN, RYAN MICHAEL DUSICK
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