Thirteen Senses is an indie/rock band formed in Penzance, Cornwall in 2001.… Read Full Bio ↴Thirteen Senses is an indie/rock band formed in Penzance, Cornwall in 2001. The current lineup is Will South (vocals, piano, guitar), Tom Welham (guitar, vocals), Adam Wilson (bass guitar) and Brendon James (drums, percussion).

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.

Lead Us
Thirteen Senses Lyrics

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Once again stripping
'Cause the heat walkin' on my feet
Makes me tired and my own cause is too great
When I steal it for myself

And that's what brings me nearer to the rest
At my best, it's the most I can do
Shiftin' my dream for one chance to breathe

And the blue in my eyes fades out

Gold and silver
And diamonds in your eyes
I can't see them if the long awaited stays
What a great game, I found it in my grave

I'm not supposed to die
I'm not supposed to be here
I'm driven on by leaders
So lead us

And that's what brings me nearer to the rest
At my best, it's the most I can do
Shiftin' my dream for one chance to breathe
And the blue in my eyes fades out

That's what brings me nearer to the rest
At my best, it's the most I can do

Shiftin' my dream for one chance to breathe
And the blue in my eyes fades out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Thirteen Senses's song Lead Us depict a sense of exhaustion and weariness. The singer of the song is struggling to keep up with the pace of life, and crumbling under the pressure of societal expectations. The first two lines, "Once again stripping/Cause the heat walkin' on my feet," set the tone of the song - the singer feels like he is being stripped bare, exposed to the elements and the harsh realities of the world.

However, the next line, "Makes me tired and my own cause is too great," shows that the weariness the singer is feeling is not just physical but also mental. He feels like he is carrying too much on his shoulders and cannot handle it on his own. He acknowledges that his desire to steal from others for his benefit is only a temporary solution and that it only brings him closer to the rest of the world.

The chorus, "And that's what brings me nearer to the rest/At my best, it's the most I can do/Shiftin' my dream for one chance to breathe/And the blue in my eyes fades out," hints at the struggle of the singer to keep up with others' expectations. He understands that he cannot be at his best all the time and that he needs to take a break. He admits that he has to change his aspirations and settle for something lesser if he wants to survive. The mention of "the blue in my eyes fading out" implies the loss of hope and optimism that the singer once possessed.

Overall, Thirteen Senses's Lead Us is a poignant reflection on the pressures of life and how they can wear a person down.

Line by Line Meaning

Once again stripping
Again removing my outer layer of clothing

'Cause the heat walkin' on my feet
Because the high temperature is causing discomfort to my feet

Makes me tired and my own cause is too great
Causes me to become fatigued and my personal mission is overwhelming

When I steal it for myself
When I selfishly take what I want

And that's what brings me nearer to the rest
This action of mine drives me closer to others

At my best, it's the most I can do
This is the best effort I can put in

Shiftin' my dream for one chance to breathe
I'm changing my aspirations to just have a moment to catch my breath

And the blue in my eyes fades out
The blue color in my eyes disappears

Gold and silver
Valuable and expensive materials

And diamonds in your eyes
The reflection of valuable jewels in someone's eyes

I can't see them if the long awaited stays
I won't be able to perceive such things if I have to wait for too long

What a great game, I found it in my grave
This is a great game, but it's only something I discovered after my death

I'm not supposed to die
I wasn't meant to die

I'm not supposed to be here
I wasn't meant to exist in this situation

I'm driven on by leaders
I'm motivated by those in positions of authority

So lead us
Please guide us

That's what brings me nearer to the rest
This is what drives me closer to others

At my best, it's the most I can do
This is me putting forth my best effort

Shiftin' my dream for one chance to breathe
Changing my ambitions to just have a moment to catch my breath

And the blue in my eyes fades out
The blue color in my eyes disappears

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM MICHAEL WILSON, BRENDON ARTHUR JAMES, THOMAS WILLIAM GEORGE WELHAM, WILLIAM DAVID SOUTH

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