CD’s include Cover Me and The Rambler with fresh, edgy sounds true to Anthony’s heart as an artist and as a person. He’s glorified Jesus in song by opening for Aaron Shust, Shawn McDonald, Rush of Fools, and Affix. He has traveled with Billy Wayne Arrington, played in numerous churches, festivals, and for other special ministry groups. Anthony has had live interviews with KBCU 88.1 and WEMM 107.9. At the recent 2011 Indie Ignite convention in Nashville, Anthony’s song, “Break My Heart”, came in first place in their song testing panel competition.
Carolina
Anthony Mossburg Lyrics
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I know I've done all that I can
And though I've tried my best to find her
I'm learning I am just man
Does she sing along the ocean
Does she still laugh into the breeze
Oh I swear sometimes I hear her
Oh I hear her sing to me
Oh give my love to Carolina
Well Carolina never missed me
Too busy worrying about her plans
Maybe in some other lifetime
Maybe I would be her man
I know she always said she'd love me
And how she swore there's no one else
But I guess inside I didn't trust her
Or maybe I don't trust myself
Oh Send my love to Carolina
Oh send my love to Carolina
Well anytime I open up my mouth the words don't come out right
Every time I close my eyes she's all I see
Oh I never should have given up
I can feel it deep inside
And now I swear I know
I know where I should be
Well Carolina never left me
She never would and this I knew
She never begged for my attention
But I guess the best things never do
The lyrics to Anthony Mossburg's song "Carolina" tell the story of a man who has left his home in Carolina and is struggling with his feelings of longing and desire for the place he has left behind. He knows that he has done all he can to find his way back, but he is still just a human being and cannot control the forces that keep him from returning. He wonders if his love for Carolina is reciprocated, if the place he left behind still holds a special place in the hearts of its people. He sends his love to Carolina, knowing that it will most likely never be enough to make up for what he has lost.
The song has a melancholy yet hopeful tone, reflecting the singer's mixed emotions about his past and his future. He longs for what he has lost, yet he knows that he cannot turn back time and regain what he has left behind. He wonders what might have been, but he also knows that he has learned valuable lessons from his experiences. Ultimately, he realizes that Carolina never really left him, and that he will always carry the memories of the place he loves with him, no matter where he goes.
Line by Line Meaning
Send my best to Carolina
Convey my greetings to Carolina
I know I've done all that I can
I am aware that I have put in all my efforts
And though I've tried my best to find her
Despite trying hard, I have failed to locate her
I'm learning I am just man
I realize that I am only human
Does she sing along the ocean
Does she hum while standing by the shore
Does she still laugh into the breeze
Does she still find joy in the cool air
Oh I swear sometimes I hear her
At times, I am convinced that I can hear her voice
Oh I hear her sing to me
I can almost hear her singing to me
Oh give my love to Carolina
Please convey my affection to Carolina
Well Carolina never missed me
Carolina was too preoccupied to notice my absence
Too busy worrying about her plans
She was too absorbed in her own future to pay attention
Maybe in some other lifetime
Perhaps in another existence
Maybe I would be her man
Perhaps, I would be her lover
I know she always said she'd love me
I am aware she professed her love to me
And how she swore there's no one else
She pledged that no one else was in her heart
But I guess inside, I didn't trust her
But inwardly, I lacked trust in her words
Or maybe I don't trust myself
Perhaps, I am unable to trust my own judgment
Oh send my love to Carolina
Please send my adoration to Carolina
Well anytime I open up my mouth
Whenever I try to speak
The words don't come out right
I fail to express myself accurately
Every time I close my eyes she's all I see
Whenever I shut my eyes, she appears in my thoughts
Oh I never should have given up
I should have persevered instead of surrendering
I can feel it deep inside
I am confident that this feeling is sincere
And now I swear I know
And currently, I am convinced that I know
I know where I should be
I am aware of where I belong
Well Carolina never left me
Carolina was always with me
She never would and this I knew
I had no doubts that she would never abandon me
She never begged for my attention
She never pleaded for my focus
But I guess the best things never do
But I suppose, the finest possessions don't require maintenance
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.