Caroline
Animal Years Lyrics

Hey little girl
The singer addresses Caroline with a term of endearment.

Wanna tell me where you've been
The singer wants to know where Caroline has been since they last spoke.

I've been on the road for months
The singer has been traveling for an extended period of time.

Staying up too late
The artist has been sacrificing sleep in order to stay connected with Caroline.

Hoping to hear from you again
The artist anxiously awaits Caroline's response to his messages and calls.

I've been holding out for what
The singer has been waiting for something from Caroline, but is not sure what it is.

Cause I didn't even try
The singer admits to not making an effort to express his feelings to Caroline.

To tell you how I feel
The artist has unresolved feelings for Caroline.

I'm a thousand miles away
The artist is physically far from Caroline and cannot be with her.

And I don't wanna waste your time
The artist is aware that his absence may be a burden on Caroline's life and does not want to be a burden further.

Cause I don't like the shape I'm in
The singer is unhappy with his current emotional state.

And I can't wait to see you again
The artist expresses his eagerness to reunite with Caroline.

Woah, Caroline
The singer repeats Caroline's name to express his affection.

I'm tripping over my feet
The singer is nervous and uncomfortable.

Cause I don't know how to dance
The singer is using dancing as a metaphor for romantic interaction.

But I'll follow your lead
The artist is willing to rely on Caroline's guidance and accept her direction in their relationship.

Woah, just let me try
The artist asks Caroline for an opportunity to act on his feelings and pursue a relationship.

To get you to follow me
The singer hopes to convince Caroline to reciprocate his feelings and pursue a relationship with him.

Cause I know we haven't kissed
The singer and Caroline have not yet shared a kiss, which he perceives as a missed opportunity.

And this sounds crazy
The artist acknowledges that his feelings and intentions may seem irrational to Caroline or to an outsider.

Do you remember my name
The artist is testing Caroline's memory of him, likely due to the time that has passed since they last spoke.

Cause I know it's been too long
The artist is aware that the amount of time that has passed since they last spoke may make Caroline lose interest in him.

And I'm sorry I am gone
The singer expresses regret for his absence and the implications it has had on his relationship with Caroline.

I'm the only one to blame
The artist takes responsibility for the distance between himself and Caroline.

See it's been so long since I
The singer acknowledges that he has not been as forthcoming with his feelings as he should have been.

Tried to tell someone how I
The singer has not been expressive of his emotions towards others in the past.

How I really feel
The singer has genuine feelings for Caroline that he has not been vocal about.

But maybe if I try
The artist sees a chance to change and be more open with his emotions.

I could be with you tonight
The artist envisions being with Caroline in the present moment, despite the physical distance between them.

Cause my heart is open wide
The singer has lowered his defenses and is allowing himself to be vulnerable in front of Caroline.

I'm telling you the truth
The singer is being honest and genuine with Caroline.

All of these things that
The artist is referring to the actions he has taken in order to pursue Caroline, which are out of his comfort zone.

I don't usually do
The artist is stepping outside of his usual behavior to pursue a relationship with Caroline.

So if you've got an answer
The artist is asking Caroline to respond to his feelings and intentions.

I promise I can take it
The singer is willing to accept any response from Caroline and will handle it maturely.

I'm waiting for you
The artist is leaving the decision of whether to pursue a relationship up to Caroline.