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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'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
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
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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said flores alanis
Excelente cancion suena mejor que en the invitation pero tambien alguna de falls in the dark suenan mejor en the invitation saludos.
esdras pires
hoje só quero ficar ouvindo thirteen senses. muito bom
Paul Casal
Que tema!.
Irwing Contreras
Gracias!
MichaelJacko77
Checa la instrumental de INTO THE FIRE que subi
MichaelJacko77
De nada!