Thirteen Senses have four studio albums: The Invitation (27 September 2004), Contact (2 April 2007) , Crystal Sounds (21 February 2011) and A Strange Encounter (5 May 2014).
In terms of their style and sound, Thirteen Senses are quite similar to other British bands like Keane and Coldplay; but take on a wider range of influences, including Mew, Mercury Rev and a minimalist aesthetic, with their lyrics also visiting darker themes.
Animals
Thirteen Senses Lyrics
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Something came and ate it away
Tears trickle down your face
As quickly as it comes, it escapes
Now you, you'll never get this far off the ground
Throwing all designs where you're found
You'll never get that far from me now
Science made us skin and bone
Turn us into earth and stone
Time it takes to fade away
Is time enough to find a place?
Now you, you'll never get this far off the ground
Throwing all designs where you're found
You'll never get that far from me now
And darling, just take one more look around
And I, I can't decide if I'm prepared to fight
Your eyes they come alive
At night, so you can fight
Like an animal, like an animal
Like an animal
Like an animal
The lyrics to Thirteen Senses's song Animal explore a sense of loss and uncertainty. The singer begins by describing how they have lost control and feel like something has eaten it away. This loss is reflected in the tears that are falling down someone's face, but the emotion quickly escapes as well. The second verse delves into the idea of science having turned us into just skin and bone, making us no different from earth and stone. The concept of time is introduced, questioning if there is enough time to find a place before fading away. The final stanza brings the focus back to the singer's feelings. They can't decide if they are prepared to fight, but they recognize the life that comes alive in someone's eyes at night when they are able to fight like an animal.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my control today
Today, I lost my self-control
Something came and ate it away
Something appeared and devoured it completely
Tears trickle down your face
As emotions run high, tears slowly drip down your cheeks
As quickly as it comes, it escapes
As abruptly as it arises, it vanishes
Now you, you'll never get this far off the ground
You will never reach great heights
Throwing all designs where you're found
Casting aside all plans where you are located
You'll never get that far from me now
You will never be too distant from me
And darling, just take one more look around
My love, just pause and observe your surroundings once more
Science made us skin and bone
Scientific advancements created our flesh and bones
Turn us into earth and stone
Transforming us into dirt and rocks
Time it takes to fade away
The time required to disappear
Is time enough to find a place?
Is it sufficient time to locate a resting place?
And I, I can't decide if I'm prepared to fight
I, myself, cannot determine if I am ready for combat
Your eyes they come alive
Your eyes become energized
At night, so you can fight
During the night, so that you may battle
Like an animal, like an animal
Fighting like a savage creature
Like an animal
Like a wild and untamed creature
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SAINT FLEUR, NICHOLAS BLACK, SAM JAMES
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