Shiver

Coldplay

About Shiver

"Shiver" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. British record producer Ken Nelson and Coldplay produced the track for their debut album Parachutes. Lead singer Chris Martin admitted that "Shiver" was written for a specific woman, from whom the media has generated several speculations. The song contains influences attributed to American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, whom Coldplay's early influences were drawn from. The song's lyrics are a reference to the band's lead singer Chris Martin's unrequited love. The song was released as the album's lead single in the United Kingdom, and second in the United States following the single "Yellow". The single reached number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, and its critical reception has been generally positive. 


Year:
2000
4:59
169 
#6

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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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Coldplay

Coldplay are a British Alternative Rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish.Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999 and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. more »

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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.
Inspiration
Coldplay's lead vocalist Chris Martin acknowledged that it was written for a specific woman from whom he sought attention.
Influences
The song carries strong influences from Jeff Buckley, whom Chris Martin considers as his musical inspiration.
Chart performance
The song peaked at number 35 on the UK singles chart, making it Coldplay’s second top 40 hit.
Video Director
The music video for "Shiver" was directed by Grant Gee, who also directed Radiohead’s music video for their song "No Surprises."
Genre
It is typically classified as an alternative rock song.
Release
Shiver was actually released as the lead single of the debut album "Parachutes".
Popularity
Despite its relatively low chart performance, "Shiver" remains a fan favorite and is still frequently performed at Coldplay concerts.
Awards
It was nominated for "Best Single" at the 2001 NME Carling Awards, emphasizing the critical prestige around the song during that time.
Recording
The song was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, where famous bands like Queen and Oasis have previously recorded.
International Performance
In the U.S., it reached number 26 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, a relatively considerable position for a debut album.
Television Appearance
The song was also featured in the American teen drama series "The O.C." in the fifteenth episode of the first season.
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.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are often interpreted as a message of unrequited love.
Music Instruments
Martin plays an electric guitar in a folksy manner throughout the entire song, which is not typical for Coldplay songs.

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