They are a parade of miniature musical elephants marching across your bed playing various miniature instruments, singing and whistling through their trunks and waking you up, but in a good way.
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2005
New York
Estelle & Ido
thirteen things
Elephant Parade Lyrics
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You're my love star
You take care of me when i'm feeling sick
You're a desert road to safe water
You're a death train
You're a car wreck
You're a willow tree in my garden
When i look at you i see summer
I will never leave you alone
You're a fawn
You're a silo
You're my father's hands when it's cold outside
When i just think of you everything burns and disappears from my eyes
When i just think of
You
When i just think of
You
When i just think of
You
When i just think of
You
I will never...
I won't ever...
I won't ever (leave you)...
The lyrics of "Thirteen Things" by Elephant Parade are a love letter to someone who is everything to the singer. The song describes the person as an "art star" and a "love star," highlighting their beauty and compassion. Additionally, the person takes care of the singer when they feel sick, acting as a "desert road to safe water." The lyrics also allude to the person being the singer's childhood dreams all in one, suggesting that they personify everything that the singer has ever wanted in life.
However, the song also has a darker side, as the person is also described as a "death train" and a "car wreck." These descriptions suggest that being with this person may have its risks, but the singer is willing to take those risks because of how important this person is to them. The lyrics also describe the person as a "willow tree in my garden," symbolizing that this person brings peace and tranquility to the singer's life.
The final lines of the song express the singer's unending dedication to the person. They declare that they will never leave the person alone, emphasizing their devotion and commitment. The repetition of the line "When I just think of you everything burns and disappears from my eyes" highlights just how all-consuming and intense the singer's feelings for this person are.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my art star
You are the shining star that inspires my artistic creativity
You're my love star
You are the star of my love life; my significant other
You take care of me when i'm feeling sick
You are there for me and attend to my needs when I am unwell
You're a desert road to safe water
You are like a path that leads me through a desert to a place of safety and comfort
You're my childhood dreams all in one
You embody all my childhood aspirations and dreams within a single person
You're a death train
You are like a train on a collision course with death; you evoke a feeling of danger or foreboding
You're a car wreck
You are like a chaotic and life-altering car accident that leaves a lasting impact on me
You're a willow tree in my garden
You are like a graceful and calming willow tree in my personal space; a comforting presence
When i look at you i see summer
You remind me of sunshine, warmth, and happiness
I will never leave you alone
I promise to always support and be with you, through thick and thin
You're a fawn
You are like a pure and innocent fawn; a symbol of gentleness and youthfulness
You're a silo
You are like a sturdy and protective silo; you provide security and shelter
You're my father's hands when it's cold outside
You are like the comforting presence of my father's hands on a cold day; you provide a sense of warmth and safety
When i just think of you everything burns and disappears from my eyes
You are all-consuming; when I think of you, everything else fades away and I am completely immersed in thoughts of you
I won't ever (leave you)...
I will never abandon or desert you
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hervy castro
What a perfect song! That feeling when you find a song you really like and u just dont want others to know about it haha
Vulwin
this song is so beautiful :)... so beautiful... -David
Sally Soberanes
I have been listening to this song non-stop. It just identifies with my heart at the moment.
vivatron 13
whoa...this song gives me chills and goosebumps.
sagl2012
beautiful song... i think i'll come back when i'll be in love because i can't feel anything while listening it :(
Hannah Joy Larrissey
i love songs with whistling...... purely gorgeous! ♥
Iván Keky Mtz Reyes
De mis favoritas <3
Susan Lu
2021 I just found out this song. My god… my time was wasted. This is an amazing song.
GoodEllis
i can´t more than to say-> it´s one of the beautifulst songs ever :))))
doyouseethepiano
please someone post the chords to this beautiful song!