Shiver
Embracing the Shiver: A Journey through Hidden Turmoil
Lyrics
I've been down by the river
I've experienced challenging times represented by the metaphorical "river."
Yeah, I've been low
I have felt emotionally down or in a low state.
I felt the touch of the shiver
I've sensed a shiver, a chilling feeling, possibly representing fear or uncertainty.
But no ones knows
Despite experiencing the shiver, nobody is aware of it.
And I've been down but you'll never see it
I've faced difficulties, but I keep them hidden from others.
Hidden blows
Unseen emotional wounds or impacts.
Gash gauzed gone like the evil spirit
The effects of pain or negativity have disappeared, akin to an evil spirit departing.
Blood still flows
Despite the apparent healing, the pain still persists.
I don't know what I've been doin'
I'm uncertain about my recent actions or choices.
So far I don't mind
Despite the uncertainty, it doesn't bother me much.
Eyes ain't doin much for movement
My eyes are not actively engaged in observing or understanding my surroundings.
Always drivin blind
Continuously moving forward without a clear vision or direction.
I've been down by the river
Revisiting the challenging moments by the river for contemplation.
Just to watch it flow
Observing life's flow as a spectator rather than an active participant.
Living just as a number
Feeling like just a number, possibly disconnected or dehumanized.
Let the feelin' go
Letting go of emotions or experiences.
And I've been out with another
Engaging in relationships with others, but it remains hidden.
But she don't know
The other person in the relationship is unaware of the singer's struggles.
Blocked outside by the lover
Obstacles presented by someone claiming ownership or control.
Who claims he owns
A possessive lover preventing access.
I don't know just what I've been doin
Uncertain about recent actions, similar to the earlier mentioned uncertainty.
So far I don't mind
Despite uncertainty, there is a lack of significant concern.
Eyes ain't doin much for movement
Eyes are still not actively contributing to understanding or awareness.
Always drivin blind
Continuing forward without a clear vision, as mentioned previously.
The colder creature weighs a boulder
A challenging or burdensome force, represented by a "colder creature."
Bites you 'til you bleed
The challenging force causes harm or pain.
Resting weight upon your shoulders
The weight of difficulties on one's shoulders, potentially bringing someone to their knees.
Brings you to your knees
A challenging situation leading to a position of vulnerability.
Don't try to look, don't try to see it
Advising against trying to understand or analyze the difficult situation.
Don't try to understand just how
Emphasizing acceptance and not dwelling on understanding the challenges.
Only ride the fire higher
Encouraging to embrace challenges and difficulties, represented by "ride the fire higher."
Cause the shiver will bring you down
The shiver, or difficult experiences, can have a detrimental effect.
I've been down by the river
Reiterating the experience of being down by the river, indicating a recurring theme.
Yeah I've been low
Re-emphasizing the feeling of being emotionally low.
I felt the touch of the shiver
A repetition of feeling the chilling shiver.
But no ones knows
Despite the experiences, no one is aware of the singer's struggles.
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