Bad Catholics
Reckless Revelations: Tales of Forbidden Escapades
Lyrics
We should've never thought that we could get stoned
We regret attempting to get high on drugs.
And drive around with just a half a pack of smokes
Driving with minimal cigarettes and supplies.
Bottle of Clear Eyes and appetite
Having Clear Eyes (eyedrops) and an appetite.
We were pillaging the Turkey Hill on Main Ave in West Side
Engaging in mischief at Turkey Hill on Main Ave in West Side.
Wouldn't you guess the only thing we had to fear
Fearing only the police flashing lights.
Would be flashing their lights in the rearview mirror
Expecting trouble from law enforcement.
This time they got us
Caught by the police this time.
It's all over now
The situation is now concluded.
You were praying Hail Marys for an escape route
Praying for a way to escape the situation.
But thank God for your father's last name
Expressing gratitude for the influence of a well-connected father.
And all the connections that he's made
Highlighting the father's influential connections.
To everyone, you're such a sweet church girl
Public perception of being a virtuous church girl.
But I know your secret
Knowing a hidden secret about the person.
Bad Catholics, weren't we, darling?
Acknowledging a rebellious past as Catholics.
Always dipping out before communion started
Leaving before the communion ritual during church services.
Bad Catholics, weren't we, darling?
Reiterating past behavior as rebellious Catholics.
Always dipping out before communion started
Continuing the theme of avoiding communion.
Another summer and another church picnic
Observing a chaotic scene at a church picnic in another summer.
I watch a mother run around in a panic
Witnessing a mother in distress chasing a soda-stained child.
Chasing a kid with his orange soda mustache
Describing a child with an orange soda mustache.
While his father's by the gambling wheel
Father gambling at the wheel while family chaos ensues.
There I saw you in the beer tent
Spotting the person in a beer tent with a new family.
Hanging with your new husband and your baby on the way
The person with a new husband and a baby on the way.
Oh it's kind of strange how it made me miss something
Feeling a strange sense of longing or nostalgia.
Long lost in the both of us now
Shared experience lost between them.
You thank God that I found my way
Expressing gratitude for finding one's own way.
You introduce me to what's his name
Introduction to the person's new partner.
To everyone you're a sweet church girl, but I know your secret
Public image as a sweet church girl, but with a known secret.
Bad Catholics, weren't we, darling?
Reiteration of past rebellious behavior as Catholics.
Always dipping out before communion started
Continued pattern of avoiding communion rituals.
Bad Catholics, weren't we, darling?
Emphasizing past actions as bad Catholics.
Always dipping out before communion started
Repeating the theme of leaving before communion.
Bad Catholics, weren't we, darling?
Further emphasizing the rebellious Catholic behavior.
Always dipping out before communion started
Continued pattern of avoiding communion rituals.
Bad Catholics, weren't we, darling?
Reiterating the theme of being bad Catholics.
Always dipping out before communion started
Consistently leaving before the communion ritual.
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