08. Ct Catholic
Rainer Maria Lyrics


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maybe now
maybe now
we can lay all the
weariness down

it was the hottest summer ever
and the traffic was a monster
it was keeping me from smiling
and I wished that it would end

you were sittin' right beside me
goin' nowhere on the BQE
but the traffic and the weather
didn't get you down

it was the hottest summer ever
when we got into the big park
I was thinkin' of an ending
and we were barely even friends

you were sittin' right beside me
with your hand on my hand
and we were makin' the kind of plans
that didn't mean anything

it was the hottest summer ever
and the traffic was a monster
it was keeping me from smiling
and I wished that it would end

you were sittin' right beside me
goin' nowhere on the BQE
but the traffic and the weather
didn't get you down

it was the hottest day on record
when we got into the big park
I was thinkin' of an ending
and we were barely even friends

you were sittin' right beside me
with your hand on my hand
and we were makin' the kind of plans
that didn't mean anything

not tonight
not ever
again
will I take you
not tonight
not ever
again
for granted

it was the hottest day on record
the traffic was a monster
tt was keeping me from smiling
tnd I wished that it would end

you were sittin' right beside me
with your hand on my hand
and we were makin' the kind of plans
that didn't need any words
didn't need any words
any words
any words





didn't need
any words

Overall Meaning

The song "CT Catholic" by Rainer Maria is a reflective tune that reminisces on a day in the past when the singer and a companion were stuck in traffic during the hottest summer ever. The lyrics depict how the blistering summer heat had drained the singer's spirit and prevented them from smiling. However, despite everything, she was able to find tranquility in the company of her friend. The two seat in silence, exchanging only the occasional touch of their hands. At this moment, they were making plans that were not significant, and did not need words to convey their emotions. The singer realizes that they took the subtle moments for granted and vows never to do it again.


The theme of the song centers around holding onto the moments that matter with the people that matter. The song discusses how often people take small moments for granted, moments that might appear insignificant but can change an entire perspective. In this song, the singer realizes that making plans that didn't mean anything at the time could have been the beginning of something meaningful. The lyrics of the song express the importance of not taking anything for granted and the need to appreciate the present fully.


Line by Line Meaning

maybe now
It is possible that at this moment...


maybe now
...we can finally relax and let go of all our exhaustion.


we can lay all the
Now we have the opportunity to put aside...


weariness down
...all our exhaustion and take a break.


it was the hottest summer ever
The previous summer was exceptionally hot and uncomfortable.


and the traffic was a monster
The traffic during that summer was a real nuisance and source of stress.


it was keeping me from smiling
The frustration caused by the traffic was preventing me from feeling happy and content.


and I wished that it would end
I desperately wanted the summer to be over and the traffic to ease up.


you were sittin' right beside me
You were sitting right next to me, experiencing the same discomforts as I was.


goin' nowhere on the BQE
We were stuck in traffic on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, unable to move forward.


but the traffic and the weather
Despite the difficult conditions of heavy traffic and hot weather...


didn't get you down
...you managed to stay positive and not let it affect your mood.


when we got into the big park
Later on, when we arrived at a large park...


I was thinkin' of an ending
...I was considering bringing our time together to a close, breaking things off between us.


and we were barely even friends
We didn't have a strong connection or bond as friends, let alone as a couple.


with your hand on my hand
Despite the apprehension I was feeling about our interaction, you were still physically close to me, holding my hand.


and we were makin' the kind of plans
We were coming up with ideas and goals for the future while we were there.


that didn't mean anything
However, these plans were insubstantial and likely wouldn't come to fruition or develop into anything meaningful.


not tonight
In the present moment, at this moment in time...


not ever
...I have no intention of making the same mistake again in the future.


again
This implies that I already made this mistake once before.


will I take you
I will not take you...


for granted
...for granted, underestimating or undervaluing your worth.


and we were makin' the kind of plans
Again, we were creating hypothetical scenarios for our future together.


that didn't need any words
These plans could be communicated through actions and gestures without requiring verbal explanation.


didn't need any words
The fact that they were unspoken further emphasizes their transience and lack of weight or importance.


didn't need
They did not require...


any words
...any form of verbal communication to convey their meaning.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT ALLAN PALMER, ANDY TAYLOR, JOHN TAYLOR

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