Shiver
Unseen Longings: A Symphony of Unrequited Love in Field Guide's 'Shiver'
Lyrics
So I look in your direction
Expressing an attempt to gain attention by looking towards someone.
But you pay me no attention, do you?
Observing that the person is not paying any attention.
I know you don't listen to me
Acknowledging a lack of interest or attentiveness from the other person.
'Cause you say you see straight through me
Highlighting a feeling of being transparent or not understood.
Don't you?
Questioning the other person's ability to perceive the speaker.
But on and on
Indicating a continuous experience or situation.
From the moment I wake
Describing the persistence of the speaker's thoughts or presence.
To the moment I sleep
Emphasizing a constant connection from waking to sleeping.
I'll be there by your side
Expressing commitment to being alongside the other person.
Just you try and stop me
Asserting determination and resistance to any attempts to be stopped.
I'll be waiting in line
Being ready and willing to wait for the other person's attention.
Just to see if you care
Waiting to see if the other person cares or acknowledges the speaker.
Oh, did you want me to change?
Pondering if the other person desires a change in the speaker.
Well I'd change for good
Expressing a willingness to change positively for the other person.
And I want you to know that you'll always get your way
Ensuring that the other person always gets what they want.
And I wanted to say
Having an unspoken message or emotion that the speaker wants to convey.
Don't you shiver
Advising against experiencing a shivering or unsettling feeling.
Don't you shiver
Reiterating the advice not to shiver, possibly emphasizing emotional stability.
I'll sing it loud and clear
Announcing a confident and clear declaration, possibly related to feelings.
And I'll always be waiting for you
Expressing a persistent readiness to wait for the other person.
So you know how much I need you
Affirming the importance and dependency on the other person.
But you never even see me do you?
Noting the other person's lack of awareness or acknowledgment of the speaker.
And is this my final chance of getting you?
Questioning if the current moment is the last opportunity to win the other person's affection.
But on and on
Repeating the idea of an ongoing experience from waking to sleeping.
From the moment I wake
Continuing the theme of being consistently present in the other person's life.
To the moment I sleep
Reiterating the continuous connection from morning to night.
I'll be there by your side
Reaffirming the commitment to stand by the other person.
Just you try and stop me
Challenging any attempts to prevent the speaker from being present.
I'll be waiting in line
Being prepared to wait in line for the other person's attention.
Just to see if you care, if you care
Repeating the idea of waiting to see if the other person cares.
Did you want me to change?
Reflecting on the possibility of the other person desiring a change in the speaker.
Well I'd change for good
Reiterating a willingness to change for the better.
And I want you to know that you'll always get your way
Ensuring that the other person always gets what they desire.
And I wanted to say
Repeating the desire to express something unspoken.
Don't you shiver
Restating the advice against experiencing shivering or unease.
Don't you shiver
Reiterating the call to avoid shivering, emphasizing emotional stability.
I'll sing it loud and clear
Reaffirming a loud and clear declaration, expressing persistence.
I'll always be waiting for you
Stating an ongoing commitment to waiting for the other person.
Yeah I'll always be waiting for you
Repeating a commitment to always wait for the other person.
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