We Are Not Alone
Crisis N.T.I. Lyrics
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when we were almost exclusively hanging out
together with friends,
Cathy and I went to St. John's Applefest
It was held every fall in the parking lot of the Catholic church
I had attended as a youth,
converting the quarter-mile of parish grounds into a second-rate carnival
We meandered through the crowds
like tourists,
eventually ending up at the pirate ship at the far end of the fair
(A mechanical boat that rose into the sky,
then swooped back down in the other direction like a swallow diving for insects)
Cathy was nervous and began to fidget, refusing to get in line
before our friends and I talked her into going
When the ride started,
any romantic idea I had of holding hands or an embrace
was quickly abandoned when I saw the white-knuckled grip on the safety rail
like she feared for her life
The above lyrics are from the song 'We Are Not Alone' by Crisis N.T.I. The song talks about the early stage of a relationship between the singer and Cathy. At this stage, they are usually hanging out with their friends. The song takes us on a journey to St. John's Applefest, an annual event held in the parking lot of a Catholic church. The singer had attended the church in his youth, and the fairgrounds were now converted into a carnival, complete with cheap thrills and shoddy rides.
The song talks about how they meandered through the crowds like tourists, eventually ending up at the pirate ship at the far end of the fair. Cathy was nervous and fidgety and initially refused to get in line. The friends finally talked her into it, and they got on the ride. However, any romantic ideas that the singer had about holding hands or embracing Cathy were quickly abandoned. This was because he saw the white-knuckled grip that Cathy had on the safety rail, as if she feared for her life.
The song 'We Are Not Alone' is a nostalgic reflection on the early days of a relationship. It showcases the innocence and naivety that comes with a new romance. The lyrics are vivid and evocative, taking us on a journey through the fairgrounds and the pirate ship ride. The song talks about the mixed emotions that come with a new relationship - excitement, nerves, and uncertainty. It also touches upon the universal theme of overcoming fears and trying something new.
Line by Line Meaning
In the infancy of our relationship,
During the beginning stages of our relationship,
when we were almost exclusively hanging out
when we spent almost all of our time socializing together,
together with friends,
in the company of mutual acquaintances,
Cathy and I went to St. John's Applefest
Cathy and I attended an annual fair called St. John's Applefest
It was held every fall in the parking lot of the Catholic church
The fair was hosted every autumn in the parking area of a Catholic Church
I had attended as a youth,
which I frequented during my younger years,
converting the quarter-mile of parish grounds into a second-rate carnival
transforming the church property into a mediocre amusement park,
full of cheap thrills and poorly-maintained rides
offering low-cost entertainment and rides in inadequate condition
We meandered through the crowds
We aimlessly walked around the large group of people attending the event,
like tourists,
similar to how visitors of a foreign place might wander without a plan,
eventually ending up at the pirate ship at the far end of the fair
ultimately arriving at a pirate-themed ride situated towards the back part of the fair
(A mechanical boat that rose into the sky,
(a ride with a boat-shaped structure which lifted passengers high above the ground,
then swooped back down in the other direction like a swallow diving for insects)
before plunging back towards the earth, similar to how a bird might catch prey by descending suddenly
Cathy was nervous and began to fidget, refusing to get in line
Cathy felt anxious and started to move around restlessly, unwilling to enter the queue for the ride
before our friends and I talked her into going
but with some encouragement and persuasion from our companions and me, Cathy eventually decided to give it a try
When the ride started,
As soon as the ride began,
any romantic idea I had of holding hands or an embrace
any notion I had of creating an affectionate moment by holding hands or embracing her,
was quickly abandoned when I saw the white-knuckled grip on the safety rail
vanished quickly at the sight of Cathy tightly holding onto the safety bar with her knuckles turning white,
like she feared for her life
as if she was scared to death
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Written by: Keith Patrick Latinen
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