"Thirteenth Month" is a song performed by Julie London. The lyrics depict a bittersweet reunion between two former lovers. The narrator describes hearing the footsteps of her past love approaching, and with anticipation, awaits the sight of the man who once loved the girl she used to be. The line, "Will we enact our final scene tear by tear?" suggests that this encounter may be the last time they see each other, and the emotions that resurface may lead to a tearful farewell. The reference to the thirteenth month symbolizes a time that does not exist, implying that their reunion is rare and perhaps unexpected. As the man stands before her, the narrator wrestles with her conflicting emotions. She realizes that deep down, she wants him to stay, but acknowledges that she will send him away. The phrase, "And then too late I'll know I've wanted him to stay," emphasizes the regret that she will feel once he's gone. However, even though their time together may be fleeting, the narrator finds solace in the fact that he will be there, at least for a little while. The final line, "To spend the thirteenth month of the year," reinforces the idea that their reunion is something unique and outside the boundaries of normal time. Overall, "Thirteenth Month" captures the complex emotions of a reunion between former lovers. It portrays the mix of longing, regret, and fleeting happiness that can arise when people from the past reenter each other's lives, even if only for a short period.
