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.
Answer
Thirteen Senses Lyrics
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Truly out of sight
And she cried for only a week or two
Then left the tears behind
And we froze feeling like mystery
On a misty road
In the dark filling the holes with love
Just to pass the time
It was already beginning to show curses from years ago
And the ocean is already parted
Will you take a walk
Walk with me now?
And danger averted us as it slowed me down
And it flashed in rhythm with my surprise
It never let me down
But it tried and I looked into its eyes
Then we said goodbye
There's a world balancing two designs
I can understand
It was already beginning to show curses from years ago
And the ocean is already parted
Will you take a walk
Walk with me now til we get to December?
Something I was never meant to find
An answer, answer
Something I was never meant to find
An answer, answer
The last chapter stole your heart
I was at the scene
When it stopped I couldn't measure it
The lines were off the chart
But it played into the hands of luck
Many times it lost
There were lines I should have never crossed
And others I forgot
It was already beginning to show curses from years ago
And the ocean is already parted
Will you take a walk
Walk with me now til we get to December?
Something I was never meant to find
An answer, an answer
Something I was never meant to find
An answer, answer
The lyrics to Thirteen Senses' song "Answer" are a poetic exploration of life's mysteries and the search for meaning. The opening lines describe a powerful experience that transformed the singer's perspective, leaving them feeling mystified and unsure about how to move forward. The second verse suggests that the singer has been grappling with difficult challenges or memories for a long time, perhaps feeling trapped by their own past. However, the ocean is already parted - suggesting that there are solutions to be found if they are willing to take a step forward. The repeated question of "will you take a walk with me now" implies that the singer is seeking a kindred spirit who can help them navigate these uncertain waters.
Later in the song, the singer reflects on unresolved questions and implicit pain that they never expected to confront. The lines "Something I was never meant to find / An answer, answer" suggest that perhaps the answer they have been seeking has been with them all along, waiting for them to discover it. The reference to December could symbolize the end of a year, a time of reflection and transition. The final lines of the song hint at loss and regret but also resilience in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Answer" is a poetic meditation on the nature of existence, grappling with the complex questions that arise from the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The shot really blew your mind
A powerful event or realization greatly impacted you.
Truly out of sight
The experience was beyond human comprehension.
And she cried for only a week or two
A person experienced a short period of grief after facing the same event.
Then left the tears behind
The person moved on from their sadness and was able to leave it behind.
And we froze feeling like mystery
The situation caused confusion and bewilderment.
On a misty road
The journey forward was uncertain, obscured by a lack of clarity.
In the dark filling the holes with love
Though the path was dark, love and positivity shone through and helped to guide the way.
Just to pass the time
The effort to be positive was made simply to make the journey easier.
It was already beginning to show curses from years ago
Past mistakes and regrets were already affecting the present.
And the ocean is already parted
Certain events have already unfolded and are beyond anyone's control.
Will you take a walk Walk with me now?
Will you join me on this journey, even though it may be difficult and uncertain?
And danger averted us as it slowed me down
A dangerous situation was avoided, but it still slowed down progress or caused pause.
And it flashed in rhythm with my surprise
The experience was unexpected and caused a visceral reaction.
It never let me down But it tried and I looked into its eyes
A reliable force almost failed but was able to recover in the end.
Then we said goodbye
The situation was left in the past.
There's a world balancing two designs
The universe balances both positive and negative energies to create balance.
I can understand
The artist has come to a certain level of acceptance or understanding of the situation.
Something I was never meant to find An answer, answer
Something that was never meant to be discovered was found, possibly leading to more understanding and closure.
The last chapter stole your heart
The final piece of the story had a profound effect on the singer.
I was at the scene
The person was a witness to the event or experience.
When it stopped I couldn't measure it
The impact of the experience was immeasurable or beyond quantification.
The lines were off the chart
The situation exceeded all expectations or measurements.
But it played into the hands of luck
Fortune or chance played a part in the outcome of the situation.
Many times it lost There were lines I should have never crossed And others I forgot
The artist made mistakes and experienced loss, and there were some choices they made that they regretted or forgot about entirely.
Something I was never meant to find An answer, an answer
A certain revelation or closure was discovered unexpectedly.
Will you take a walk Walk with me now til we get to December?
Will you accompany me on this journey until the end?
Something I was never meant to find An answer, answer
The singer discovered something they never thought they would, leading to clarity and understanding.
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