'13 (There Is A Light)' song lyrics by U2

“13 (There Is A Light)” from U2’s Songs of Experience serves as a poignant and introspective lullaby, reflecting Bono’s deep love and concern for his children as they navigate the complexities of life. Inspired by the notion of guiding the next generation through uncertain times, the song is imbued with a sense of tenderness and hope.

 

Its piano-driven arrangement creates an intimate atmosphere, allowing the lyrics to resonate with an emotional weight that transcends mere advice. Bono’s heartfelt plea for his children to find their inner strength is both a personal message and a universal call to resilience, making it a deeply relatable piece for anyone facing adversity.

The chorus, which echoes the sentiments expressed in Songs of Innocence’s “Song for Someone,” acts as a bridge between the two albums, highlighting the thematic continuity that U2 explores throughout their discography. This reprise serves not only as a reminder of the innocence of youth but also as a recognition of the inevitable transition into the complexities of adulthood. 

By intertwining these two songs, Bono emphasizes the cyclical nature of experience and the enduring hope that light can prevail even in the darkest moments. 

'13 (There Is A Light)' song lyrics by U2

And if the terrace of the night
Come creeping into your days
And the world comes steeling children from your room
Got your innocence from hallucination
I know that darkness always gathers around the light

If there is a light
We can't always see
And there is a world
We can't always be
If there is a dark
Now we shouldn't doubt
And there is a light
Don't let it go out

When the wind screams and shouts
And the sea is a dragon's tail
And the ship that stole your heart away
Sets sail

When all you've left is leaving
And all you got is grieving
And all you know is needing

If there is a light
We can't always see
And there is a world
We can't always be
If there is a dark
Now we shouldn't doubt
And there is a light
Don't let it go out

'Cause this is a song
A song for someone
Someone like me

I know the world is done
But you don't have to be
I've got a question for the child in you before it leaves
Are you tough enough to be kind?
Do you know your heart has its own mind?
Darkness gathers around the light
Hold on
Hold on

There is a light
We can't always see
If there is a world
We can't always be
If there is a dark
That we shouldn't doubt
And there is a light
Don't let it go out

And this is a song
A song for someone
This is a song
A song for someone
Someone like me
Someone like me
Someone like me

It is not a cover of the Smiths' song, There Is A Light, That Never Goes Out! 

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