The lyrics behind Shiver is inspired by having observed how many couples give up on their relationship when things get difficult, when in fact, all relationships – even the healthy ones with potential to last for a lifetime – need to be worked hard on to maintain. The song is about staying together and holding true to the promise, and that when things get rough, one needs to comfort one another and work actively towards finding solutions, even when emotions have diminished. A true love relationship is built on a promise and determination to stick together through thick and thin, rather than just follow emotions, which can be unstable.