Catedral
Zйlia Duncan Lyrics


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I saw you from the cathedral
You were watching me
And I saw from the cathedral
What I should be

So take my lies
And take my time
'Cause all the others want to take my life

And I watch you with an intent, basic
It's the same for you
You hold your hand
And it's all fine - laced and
What would you make me do?

So take my lies
And take my time
'Cause all the others want to take my life

Serious for the winter time
To wrench my soul
whole cotton, whole cotton ears
But I know there must be
There must be, yes, I know there must be a place to go

You saw me from the cathedral
Well I'm an ancient heart
Yes, you saw me from the cathedral
Well here we are just falling apart

You catch me
I am tired
I want all that you are

I saw you from the cathedral
You were leaving me
And I saw from the cathedral
You could not see to see

So take my lies




And take my time
'Cause all the others want to take my life

Overall Meaning

The song "Catedral" by Zélia Duncan revolves around a relationship between two people who are observing each other from a distance, with the cathedral serving as the central point of their gaze. The opening line sets the scene with the persona seeing the other from the cathedral, and the second line suggests that the other is also observing back. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the persona, who appears to have a troubled past, is vulnerable and fearful of being hurt or even killed. This is indicated by the line "all the others want to take my life."


The chorus, "So take my lies and take my time," further highlights the persona's fear of being exposed and the need to protect themselves. However, despite their fear, the persona is drawn to the other and wants to experience all that they have to offer, as indicated in the line "I want all that you are." The verse "Serious for the winter time, to wrench my soul" suggests that the persona may be going through a dark and challenging time. Still, they hold on to hope that there must be a better place to go.


Overall, the song explores the themes of vulnerability, fear, and hope. It portrays a relationship between two people who are separated by their fears and past traumas but are drawn to each other in spite of their apprehensions.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw you from the cathedral
I noticed you looking at me while I was at the church


You were watching me
You were paying attention to me


And I saw from the cathedral
While I was at the church, I realized something important


What I should be
The kind of person I should strive to become


So take my lies
Accept the falsehoods I tell


And take my time
Be patient with me


'Cause all the others want to take my life
Because there are people who want to harm me


And I watch you with an intent, basic
I observe you carefully and closely


It's the same for you
You do the same thing to me


You hold your hand
You portray confidence


And it's all fine - laced and
Your behavior is polished and sophisticated


What would you make me do?
What do you want me to do?


Serious for the winter time
I am feeling particularly grave during this season


To wrench my soul
To cause me emotional torment


Whole cotton, whole cotton ears
Complete chaos and confusion


But I know there must be
I believe that there is certainly something


There must be, yes, I know there must be a place to go
I am certain that there is a safe haven somewhere


Well I'm an ancient heart
I have a wise and experienced soul


Well here we are just falling apart
We are both coming undone


You catch me
You support and rescue me


I am tired
I am fatigued


I want all that you are
I desire to have every aspect of your being


You were leaving me
You were walking away from me


And I saw from the cathedral
I realized while I was at the church


You could not see to see
You were unable to perceive




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TANITA TIKARAM

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