Thirteen
The Antlers Lyrics


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Pull me out
Pull me out
Can't you stop this all from happening?
Close the doors and keep them out

Dig me out
Oh, dig me out
Couldn't you have kept all this from happening?
Dig me out from under our house





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Antlers' song "Thirteen" capture the desperation and hopelessness of someone who feels trapped in their current situation. The repeated lines of "Pull me out" and "Dig me out" suggest a sense of being stuck and needing rescue. The plea for someone to stop what's happening and close the doors to keep out whatever is plaguing them echoes the feeling of being overwhelmed by external forces outside of one's control.


The haunting line "Dig me out from under our house" adds an extra layer of meaning to the song. It suggests a sense of being buried alive or trapped in one's own home, unable to escape the problems that are weighing them down. The repetition of these lines throughout the song builds a sense of urgency and desperation that culminates in the final plea for someone to "dig me out."


Overall, "Thirteen" is a powerful exploration of the human experience of feeling trapped and overwhelmed by circumstances beyond our control. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, we all need someone to help us find our way out of the darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

Pull me out
I am asking for help to be saved from my current situation


Pull me out
I am begging for assistance to escape from my problems


Can't you stop this all from happening?
I am hopeful that you have the power to prevent what is occurring


Close the doors and keep them out
I am requesting for safety measures to be taken to ensure my protection


Dig me out
I am imploring you to help me escape from where I am stuck


Oh, dig me out
I am desperately asking for assistance to be rescued


Couldn't you have kept all this from happening?
I am questioning if the current situation could have been avoided with action earlier


Dig me out from under our house
I am specifically requesting to be rescued from a location where I feel trapped and stuck




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Peter Joseph Silberman

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Lyrics:
Pull me out
Pull me out
Can't you stop this all from happening?
Close the doors and keep them out

Dig me out
Oh, dig me out
Couldn't you have kept all this from happening?
Dig me out from under our house

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