Thirteen

(Verse 1)

I trace the lines of history we share

You were the only constant, the only one to care.

You've been by my side through the years

Through the growing pains and the teenage fears.

Even when the distance kept us apart

Before I ever thought I’d hand you my heart.

You've been by my side through the years

Wiping away the invisible tears.

Holding my hand from afar

Watching me grow, watching from where you are.

(Pre-Chorus)

When the world told me to stop, to stand still

Never saying "No, you can't."

Always saying "Yes, you will."

You built me up, you made me strong

But you never told me how to belong...

...without you.

(Chorus)

I've loved you since I was thirteen

Just a small child with a crush, caught in between.

You were the hero in every book I read

The voice of reason inside of my head.

You've been my anchor through the storm

The life has thrown at me, keeping me warm.

Yeah, I’ve loved you since I was thirteen

But this isn't the future that I had seen.

(Verse 2)

I played the role of the student, the friend

Hoping that the boundaries would eventually bend.

Tried to mask these crazy, stupid feelings

Staring at the floor, staring at ceilings.

Never let you know 'bout it, kept it locked tight

Talking to you innocently every single night.

But in the end, I gave up entirely

I couldn't burn alone in this fire quietly.

I broke the silence, I broke the view

And poured my heart, gave it to you.

(Bridge)

I thought the truth would set us free

That you finally saw the woman in me.

I was dreaming of a future, a start

Never hoping that by time

Things will only become harsh on my heart.

Now we’re back to talking, back to the phone

Together in spirit, but sleeping alone.

You gave me back the heart I poured

And now we act just like we did before.

(Guitar/Piano Solo)

(Melancholic, slow, and nostalgic)

(Chorus)

I've loved you since I was thirteen

Just a small child with a crush, caught in between.

You were the hero in every book I read

The voice of reason inside of my head.

You've been my anchor through the storm

That the life has thrown at me, keeping me warm.

Yeah, I’ve loved you since I was thirteen

But this isn't the future that I had seen.

(Outro)

Poured my heart, gave it to you...

And you handed it back.

But I’m still here.

Calling you tonight.

Just like I have... since I was thirteen.

(Fade out)