Shivers
Emotional Tremors: Exploring Intense Sensations in Rick Astley's 'Shivers'
Lyrics
I got the fever, I'm a believer
The singer is passionate and enthusiastic, expressing a strong belief or conviction.
I'm a believer and you know I can deceive ya
Emphasizing the singer's ability to deceive, possibly acknowledging a playful or mischievous nature.
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Repetitive, rhythmic sounds, possibly symbolizing excitement or anticipation.
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
-Do you think I'm lying or overtrying
The singer questions whether they are perceived as truthful or making too much effort, describing the situation as electrifying and terrifying.
It's electrifying, this is so terrifying
-Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Repetition for emphasis, maintaining a sense of intensity or excitement.
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
-But I won't let you go
The singer asserts a determination not to let someone go, expressing a strong refusal.
Said I won't let you go, no
-Oh no, no, no, no
-Every time you touch me I get shivers
The singer describes the physical and emotional impact of being touched and kissed, using "shivers" and "fire" as metaphors for intense sensations.
I'm gonna run them to the edge of the river
-Singing na, na-na-na-na, na
-Na, na-na-na-na, na
-And every time you kiss me I feel the fire
-I feel my temper's rising higher and higher
-Singing na, na-na-na-na, na
-Na, na-na-na-na, na
-You give me shivers
Repetition of the impact, reinforcing the profound effect of the person on the singer.
You give me shivers
-You give the shivers
-You give me shivers
-My body's freezing, I'm barely breathing
The singer describes a physical and emotional response, feeling cold and struggling to breathe.
I'm going under and I feel my heart is seizing
-Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
-Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
-But I won't let you go
Reaffirmation of the determination not to let go.
Said I won't let you go, no
-Oh no, no, no, no
-Every time you touch me I get shivers
Reiteration of the intense impact of touch and kisses, with escalating emotions.
I'm gonna run them to the edge of the river
-Singing na, na-na-na-na, na
-Na, na-na-na-na, na
-And every time you kiss me I feel the fire
-I feel my temper's rising higher and higher
-Singing na, na-na-na-na, na
-Na, na-na-na-na, na
-You give me shivers
Repetition emphasizing the ongoing impact of the person on the singer.
You give me shivers
-You give the shivers
-You give me shivers
-Electric buzzing on your fingertips
Describing a sensation of electric buzzing, possibly symbolizing heightened sensitivity and connection.
I can feel the static on your lips
-Tell me can you feel it, feel it, feel it
-Tell me can you feel it
-Electric buzzing on your fingertips
-Tell me can you feel it, feel it, feel it
-You give me shivers (Tell me can you feel it)
Repetition of the impact on the singer, linked with the electric buzzing sensation.
You give me shivers (Tell me can you feel it)
-You give the shivers (Tell me can you feel it)
-You give me shivers (Tell me can you feel it)
-And every time you kiss me I feel the fire
Reiteration of the fiery and escalating emotional response to kisses.
I feel my temper's rising higher and higher
-Singing na, na-na-na-na, na
-I'm singing, na, na-na-na-na, na
-You give me shivers
Final repetition of the shivers and their giver, suggesting a lasting and profound effect.
You give me shivers
-You give the shivers
-You give me shivers
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