Thirteen
Thirteen

Ben Kweller - Thirteen Lyrics

Sep 19, 2006
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Thirteen Music Video

Thirteen Lyrics

We've been in the rain
We've been on the mountain
We've been round the fire

In fancy hotels
Drank water from farm wells
We sang with the choir

I kissed your dry lips
We jumped off the high cliffs
And splashed down below

Skin to skin
In the salty river
Made love in the shadows
Whoa oh

Read books to each other
Read the mind of the other
Flew one thousand jets

We laughed and we cried
At movies and real life
And all our ridiculous bets

We danced in the moonlight at midnight
We pressed against back doors and wooden floors
And you never faked it

And frequently
We ignored our love
But we could never mistake it, oh oh

We met on the front porch
Fell in love on the phone
Without the physical wreck

You gave me the necklace
That used to hang
Around your mothers neck

We questioned religions
Gave bread to the pigeons
We learned how to pray

We stood by the ocean
Turned our hearts into one
We laid in bed all day, hey

We skipped on the sidewalk
Skipped stones on the water
We skipped town

We've seen the sunrise with new eyes
We've seen the damage of gossip and true lies
We've seen the sun go down

Had passionate make outs
With passionate freakouts
We built this world of our own

It was in the back of a taxi
When you told me you loved me
And that I wasn't alone

Writer(s): Benjamin Kweller
Copyright(s): Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the significance of the song 'Thirteen' to Ben Kweller?

    Ben Kweller described 'Thirteen' as his best song while he was in the studio. He mentioned that the song is very personal and almost hard for him to listen to, indicating its emotional depth and significance to him.

  2. During the making of which album was 'Thirteen' written?

    'Thirteen' was written during the making of Ben Kweller's self-titled album released in 2006. He described the process of making this album as 'very exciting, emotional and challenging' since he played all the instruments himself.

  3. What styles of music are present in Ben Kweller's discography?

    Ben Kweller blends a variety of music styles in his discography, from pop and rock to folk and country. Albums like 'Sha Sha' showcase quirky pop and folk, whereas 'Changing Horses' delves into a more country style.

  4. What is unique about the production of the album featuring 'Thirteen'?

    The album 'Ben Kweller,' which includes 'Thirteen,' is unique because Ben Kweller played all the instruments himself, creating an intimate and special sound. This marked a significant change in his approach to making music.

  5. How did Ben Kweller first get into music?

    Ben Kweller was introduced to music at an early age by his father, who taught him to play drums when he was seven. They played songs by The Beatles, The Hollies, and other '60s artists together, contributing greatly to his early musical exposure.

  6. Has Ben Kweller collaborated with any other artists?

    Yes, Ben Kweller has collaborated with various artists, including Evan Dando, Jeff Tweedy, Juliana Hatfield, and Guster. He also formed the trio 'The Bens' with Ben Folds and Ben Lee, producing an EP together and performing live.

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