Thirteen
D.O.A Lyrics
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The lyrics to D.O.A.'s song Thirteen seem to express the singer's conflicting feelings about a young girl. On the one hand, he expresses a desire to avoid her and not have anything to do with her, even going so far as to call himself a "big zero" who is not worth being near. On the other hand, he also admits that he could be tempted to "take" her if he wanted to, despite her young age. The singer seems to be grappling with some taboo desires, while also acknowledging that they are inappropriate.
One interesting aspect of this song is the controversy that it has generated over the years. Some people have criticized it for seemingly promoting pedophilia or normalizing relationships with underage girls. However, others have pointed out that the lyrics actually condemn such behavior and express a sense of shame or guilt about it. The song has also been interpreted as a commentary on society's sexualization of young girls, and the singer's own struggles to resist those messages.
Line by Line Meaning
i don't wanna hold you
I have no desire to hug or physically touch you
i don't wanna know you
I have no interest in getting to know who you are as a person
or even see you
I would prefer to not even lay eyes on you
but if i want to i will take you
However, if I decide I want to be with you, I will do so regardless of your consent
she's only thirteen but that's just tight for me
Although she is only thirteen years old, I am still willing to engage in sexual activity with her
i'm one big zero
I have no value or worth as a person
don't you get too near-o
Please do not come too close to me
i don't wanna have you in da town or even have you fucking around
I do not want you to exist or be present in my community, and I definitely do not want you to engage in sexual activity with anyone else
i don't wanna wanna see your face it's a bloody disgrace
I find looking at your face to be repulsive and shameful
but if i want to i will take you
But if I choose to do so, I will take you regardless of your consent or well-being
she's only thirteen, but that's just tight for me
Despite her young age, I still find her sexually desirable and am willing to engage in sexual activity with her
Contributed by Makayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.