Shivers Down Spines
Zach Bryan Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I was smiling like a boy that just stole sh*t
When you told me you'd hold it
My late mama's ring
And I'd sneak away at the end of each day
To write sonnets for you I could sing
It was cold in October
When you rolled yourself over
To pull on my shoulder to say It took a mighty long time and too much wasted wine
To find a man who looks at me this way

But I'd fight any roughneck I'd stop any river
If it meant that I could just lie here forever
In the grips of a woman
Sends shivers down spines
Makes you recall your forgotten good times

When you wake in the morning
To the sound of me snoring
My ragged face by your side
Pray that you know
All my dreams and my hopes
Have you holding me the day that I die
And I know I'm nothing but I am not bluffing
When I say you're meant for the sky
Cause beauty that holy and a heart so kind
Deserves a place it can fly

But I'd fight any roughneck I'd stop any river
If it meant that I could just lie here forever
In the grips of a woman
Sends shivers down spines
It makes you recall your forgotten good times

Yeah I'd fight any roughneck I'd stop any river
If it meant that I could just lie here forever
In the grips of a woman
Sends shivers down spines
It makes you recall your forgotten good times

I was smiling like a boy that just stole sh*t
When you told me you'd hold it
My late mama's ring

And I'd sneak away at the end of each day
To write sonnets for you I could sing

Overall Meaning

In Zach Bryan's song "Shivers Down Spines", the lyrics are about a deep and intimate love between two people. The singer in the song is completely enamored with the person he is singing to, and he would do anything to be with her forever. From stealing his late mama's ring to write her love sonnets, to saying he would fight anyone and stop any river to keep her close to him, the lyrics paint a picture of a love that is passionate and unbreakable.

The singer speaks of how he wakes up every morning next to her and hears her snoring, and he wants her to know that all of his dreams and hopes are centered around her. He says that she is beautiful, holy, and has a heart so kind that she deserves a place where she can fly. The chorus emphasizes the singer's love for her, saying that being in her grips sends shivers down his spine and makes him recall his forgotten good times.

Overall, the song is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to love, and the deep connection that two people can share. The singer's words are raw and honest, and it's clear that the love he feels for this person is all-encompassing.

Line by Line Meaning

I was smiling like a boy that just stole sh*t
I was absolutely thrilled and couldn't contain my excitement when you told me you would hold my late mother's ring.

And I'd sneak away at the end of each day To write sonnets for you I could sing
Every day I would retreat to a private place to compose poetry for you, so that I could express my love for you more effectively.

It took a mighty long time and too much wasted wine To find a man who looks at me this way
It took a lot of effort and countless let-downs to find someone who treats me with the tenderness and admiration that you do.

But I'd fight any roughneck I'd stop any river If it meant that I could just lie here forever In the grips of a woman Sends shivers down spines Makes you recall your forgotten good times
I would do absolutely anything to stay in your company, because I feel so strongly for you and being near you fills me with happiness and nostalgia.

When you wake in the morning To the sound of me snoring My ragged face by your side Pray that you know All my dreams and my hopes Have you holding me the day that I die
When you arise each day and see me asleep beside you, I hope you understand that all of my aspirations and desires revolve around spending my life with you.

And I know I'm nothing but I am not bluffing When I say you're meant for the sky Cause beauty that holy and a heart so kind Deserves a place it can fly
I might not have much, but I mean it when I say that you're destined for greatness. Your innate goodness and stunning appearance demand a spot among the stars.

But I'd fight any roughneck I'd stop any river If it meant that I could just lie here forever In the grips of a woman Sends shivers down spines It makes you recall your forgotten good times Yeah I'd fight any roughneck I'd stop any river If it meant that I could just lie here forever In the grips of a woman Sends shivers down spines It makes you recall your forgotten good times
I am so head-over-heels for you that I'd do anything to remain in your embrace and bask in the intoxicating sensation of being loved by you. Being near you fills me with nostalgia and serves as a reminder of all the beautiful moments we've shared together.

Writer(s): Zachary Bryan

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