Catholic Guilt
Rena's Nonna and Ensemble

Nonna:
Oh, Rena, mi bella, so fine, so round,
You sit there alone while love’s all around.
Look at your sister, sweet Gia, with her dreams,
But who will take her home, or so it seems?

(Crowd - Rena & Gia):
Oh, the pressures weigh as heavy as lead,
From the love that we seek, to the things that you said.

Nonna:
You need a nice man, not a friend like a sister,
Who will hold your hand, have you kissed her?
In this house of God, you’re letting Him down,
Where’s your husband, my dear? Why is there none in town?

(Chorus - Rena & Gia):
Catholic guilt, it’s a song we know,
From the love we can’t show, oh nonna, let it go.
Feeling judged for the hearts that we bear,
Caught in the crossfire of love, not a prayer.

Nonna:
Your brothers, they flourish, so fine and so strong,
Cillian could really be right where you belong!
He's such a good boy, what a gem indeed,
But oh Rena, dear, where’s your heart’s true need?

(Chorus - Rena & Gia):
Catholic guilt, it’s a chorus we sing,
Haunted by wishes of what love could bring.
Drowning in secrets of hearts that we hide,
Oh nonna, dear nonna, this guilt is our guide.

Nonna:
Look at the world, it’s cruel and it’s gray,
But with a husband, all light comes your way.
Yet here you are worried about the wrong things,
In church every Sunday, your heart still stings.

(Chorus - Rena & Gia):
Catholic guilt, a melody so pure,
Reminding us daily of the love we’d endure.
Caught up in shadows of what we can’t say,
Oh nonna, dear nonna, let our hearts find a way.

Nonna:
Your father and brothers, such pillars, they’re kind,
They’re the ones you should cherish, while love you can find.
What about family? What about your fate?
Don’t you want to settle, don’t you want to date?

(Chorus - Rena & Gia):
Catholic guilt, a song heavy with pain,
As we follow the path paved by the judgments we feign.
Feeling lost in your love for the life you can't share,
Oh nonna, sweet nonna, this guilt we’ll declare.

Nonna:
I only want what is best, my lovelies, you see,
But life is a feast and you’re starving, oh me!
Hold your heads high, while you revel in grace,
Remember, my darlings, it’s love that we chase!

(Outro - Rena & Gia):
Catholic guilt, it’s a bittersweet song,
Coming together, even when the world feels wrong.
In this family of love, we’ll forgive and unite,
With nonna beside us, we’ll stand and we’ll fight.