Shiver
Coldplay
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So I look in your direction But you pay me no attention, do you I know you don't listen to me 'Cause you say you see straight through me, don't you And on and on from the moment I wake To the moment I sleep I'll be there by your side Just you try and stop me I'll be waiting in line Just to see if you can Did she want me to change Well I'll change for good And I want you to know But you always get your way I wanted to say Don't you shiver, shiver, shiver I'll always be waiting for you So you know how much I need you But you never even see me, do you And is this is my final chance of getting you And on and on from the moment I wake To the moment I sleep I'll be there by your side Just you try and stop me I'll be waiting in line Just to see if you care, if you care Oh, oh, oh, oh Did she want me to change Well I change for good And I want you to know But you always get your way I wanted to say Don't you shiver Don't you shiver Sing it loud and clear I'll always be waiting for you Yeah I'll always be waiting for you Yeah I'll always be waiting for you Yeah I'll always be waiting for you For you I will always be waiting And it's you I see, but you don't see me And it's you I hear, so loud and so clear I sing it loud and clear And I'll always be waiting for you So I look in your direction But you pay me no attention And you know how much I need you But you never even see me
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Album"Shiver" is a song by British rock band Coldplay from their debut album, "Parachutes" released in 2000.
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InspirationColdplay's lead vocalist Chris Martin acknowledged that it was written for a specific woman from whom he sought attention.
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InfluencesThe song carries strong influences from Jeff Buckley, whom Chris Martin considers as his musical inspiration.
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Chart performanceThe song peaked at number 35 on the UK singles chart, making it Coldplay’s second top 40 hit.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "Shiver" was directed by Grant Gee, who also directed Radiohead’s music video for their song "No Surprises."
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GenreIt is typically classified as an alternative rock song.
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ReleaseShiver was actually released as the lead single of the debut album "Parachutes".
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PopularityDespite its relatively low chart performance, "Shiver" remains a fan favorite and is still frequently performed at Coldplay concerts.
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AwardsIt was nominated for "Best Single" at the 2001 NME Carling Awards, emphasizing the critical prestige around the song during that time.
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RecordingThe song was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, where famous bands like Queen and Oasis have previously recorded.
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International PerformanceIn the U.S., it reached number 26 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, a relatively considerable position for a debut album.
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Television AppearanceThe song was also featured in the American teen drama series "The O.C." in the fifteenth episode of the first season.
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Song Structure"Shiver" heads East instead of using the traditional western song structure, representing more of a symmetrical form. This unusual structure makes it stand apart from many popular western songs.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are often interpreted as a message of unrequited love.
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Music InstrumentsMartin plays an electric guitar in a folksy manner throughout the entire song, which is not typical for Coldplay songs.
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