Katie
Celtic Thunder Lyrics


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Tumbling curls of green by the stainedglass streaming light
And a yellow coloured lampshade used to keep us up all night
The smile upon your face, the tears upon your cheek
And the night sky on the window
Your heart calling out to me.

Come running home again, Katie
Come running home again
Cross my heart and hope to die
Shall I cause another tear from your eye

The mirror that won't talk and your nightgown on the door
And the old pedal Singer just don't sing no more
You can roll the reels for hours
From the movie of this book
It's a question mark on this heart of mine
Sends an elder back to look.

Come running home again, Katie
Come running home again




Cross my heart and hope to die
Shall I cause another tear from your eye

Overall Meaning

The song "Katie" by Celtic Thunder is a beautiful tribute to a lost love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the memories and emotions associated with this person. The first verse describes the setting, with "tumbling curls of green" likely referring to Katie's hair, and the "stainedglass streaming light" indicating that this takes place in a church or similar location. The "yellow coloured lampshade" suggests that they stayed up all night, perhaps talking or reminiscing about old times.


The second verse reflects on their relationship, with the singer observing the sadness on Katie's face and the tears on her cheek. The imagery of the "night sky on the window" conveys the sense that the wider world is calling to them, but their hearts are focused on each other. The chorus, which repeats "Come running home again, Katie," serves as a plea for her to return to him, with the line "Cross my heart and hope to die, shall I cause another tear from your eye" expressing regret for any pain he may have caused in the past.


The third verse includes more details about their surroundings, with the mirror that won't talk and the old pedal Singer sewing machine that no longer works. The phrase "roll the reels for hours from the movie of this book" is a bit more abstract, but may refer to reliving their memories of each other like scenes from a film. The final line, "Sends an elder back to look," suggests that this is a memory being recalled by an older person.


Overall, "Katie" captures the bittersweet feeling of looking back on a past love and wondering if things could have been different. The heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody make it a standout track on the Celtic Thunder album.


Line by Line Meaning

Tumbling curls of green by the stainedglass streaming light
Beautiful, curly green hair illuminated by streaming light through stained glass


And a yellow coloured lampshade used to keep us up all night
A yellow lampshade that provided late night light for us


The smile upon your face, the tears upon your cheek
Mixed emotions of happiness and sadness shown on your face


And the night sky on the window
The view of the night sky outside the window


Your heart calling out to me.
The deep feeling of love and longing towards me


Come running home again, Katie
An invitation to come back home to where you belong


Cross my heart and hope to die
A solemn promise to never hurt you


Shall I cause another tear from your eye
A plea to not cause any more pain or sadness


The mirror that won't talk and your nightgown on the door
The silence of the mirror and the sight of your nightgown hanging on the door


And the old pedal Singer just don't sing no more
The old sewing machine that no longer works properly


You can roll the reels for hours
Watching and replaying memories of the past for hours on end


From the movie of this book
The story of our lives that we can relive through photos and memories


It's a question mark on this heart of mine
The uncertainty and doubt that lingers in my heart


Sends an elder back to look.
The longing to go back in time and relive the past




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MCCARTHY

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