Raised in rural Wisconsin the independent artist on the rise Carlie Hanson … Read Full Bio ↴Raised in rural Wisconsin the independent artist on the rise Carlie Hanson is a 19 year old indie-pop American artist.

She first came to the spotlight when she released her single “Why Did You Lie?” in 2017. Since then she has released “Only One” which has become her biggest hit climbing the Spotify Viral Charts, and, Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits chart. The song peaked at 23 on Today’s Top Hits Chart.

Minnesota
Carlie Hanson Lyrics

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In my head, in my bed
Look at what I started
Train of thought, halfway gone
Part of me departed
Part of me dishonest, part of me is on it
Way too gone
I'm waist deep, I'm drownin'
Way too wrong

Pay the price (pay the price)
To live this life (to live this life)
It's a lot of Os (it's a lot of Os)
I'm way too high (I'm way too high)
I'm way too wrong (I'm way too wrong)
To make this right (To make this right)
I'm way too gone

Thinkin' 'bout us, thinkin' 'bout you
Thinkin' 'bout me, thinkin' 'bout we
The thing about us, it's always 'bout you
Yeah, never 'bout me, never 'bout me
Thinkin' 'bout us, thinkin' 'bout you
Thinkin' 'bout me, thinkin' 'bout we
Thinkin' 'bout you (ooh)

Thinkin' 'bout you (ooh)
Thinkin' 'bout you (oh yeah)
Thinkin' 'bout you (ooh yeah, yeah)

Thinkin' 'bout you
'Cause when I do
And I don't have a clue
I don't wanna be rude
When you think about me
Oh, what do you see?
Are they lies that you tell?
I'm just goin' through hell
I wanna say that I just hold onto the best of you
An episode in Minnesota
I lose control, I'm underwater
I'm so gone

Thinkin' 'bout us, thinkin' 'bout you
Thinkin' 'bout me, thinkin' 'bout we
The thing about us, it's always 'bout you
Yeah, never 'bout me, never 'bout me
Thinkin' 'bout us, thinkin' 'bout you
Thinkin' 'bout me, thinkin' 'bout we
Thinkin' 'bout you

Thinkin' 'bout you (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Thinkin' 'bout you (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Thinkin' 'bout you

Don't go without a promise
I always promise somethin'
I'll follow if you runnin'
Are you runnin'? Why you runnin'?
Stop runnin' from nothin'
Don't go without a promise
I always promise somethin'
I'll follow if you runnin'

Are you runnin'? Why you runnin'?
Stop runnin' from nothin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carlie Hanson's song "Minnesota" express a conflicted state of mind and emotions. The opening lines suggest a inner turmoil, with the singer feeling detached and dishonest. They feel both overwhelmed and lost in their own thoughts and actions. The repetition of "way too gone" and "way too wrong" emphasizes their internal struggle and the consequences they are facing.

The next verse delves into the singer's thoughts about their relationship with someone else. They constantly think about this person, but their focus seems to be one-sided. The singer feels that the relationship is always about the other person, never about themselves. This imbalance creates a sense of frustration and confusion.

The lyrics continue to reveal the singer's vulnerability and uncertainty. They question what the other person sees when they think about them, wondering if there are lies involved. The line "I'm just going through hell" suggests that the singer is going through a difficult time, possibly due to the complexities of this relationship. The mention of an episode in Minnesota and being underwater metaphorically portrays their loss of control and feeling overwhelmed.

The chorus repeats the theme of thinking about this person, emphasizing their preoccupation and longing. The bridge adds a plea for the person not to leave without making a promise. It showcases the singer's desperation to hold onto something, to have some semblance of stability. They express a willingness to follow and question why the other person is running away from nothing, possibly implying that the issues in the relationship are fixable.

Overall, "Minnesota" conveys a sense of internal conflict and yearning for a balanced and fulfilling relationship. The singer's emotions range from feeling detached and dishonest to longing and desperation, as they grapple with the complexities of their thoughts and their connection with someone else.

Line by Line Meaning

In my head, in my bed
I can't stop thinking about it, even when I'm trying to rest

Look at what I started
I have caused this situation and now I have to deal with it

Train of thought, halfway gone
My mind is drifting away, I can't concentrate

Part of me departed
I have lost a piece of myself because of this

Part of me dishonest, part of me is on it
I am not being completely truthful with myself, but I am still involved

Way too gone
I am too far into this situation to turn back now

I'm waist deep, I'm drownin'
I am completely overwhelmed and struggling to stay afloat

Way too wrong
I have made too many mistakes

Pay the price (pay the price)
I have to suffer the consequences of my actions

To live this life (to live this life)
This is the reality of my existence

It's a lot of Os (it's a lot of Os)
It's a lot of ups and downs, highs and lows

I'm way too high (I'm way too high)
I am feeling emotionally overwhelmed

I'm way too wrong (I'm way too wrong)
I have made too many mistakes

To make this right (To make this right)
To fix this situation and find resolution

I'm way too gone
I am too far gone to come back from this

Thinkin' 'bout us, thinkin' 'bout you
Constantly pondering our relationship and how it affects you

Thinkin' 'bout me, thinkin' 'bout we
Reflecting on myself and our connection as a couple

The thing about us, it's always 'bout you
Our relationship tends to revolve around your needs and desires

Yeah, never 'bout me, never 'bout me
I am often overlooked and my needs are not prioritized

Thinkin' 'bout you (ooh)
Can't stop thinking about you

Thinkin' 'bout you (oh yeah)
Can't stop thinking about you

Thinkin' 'bout you (ooh yeah, yeah)
Can't stop thinking about you

Thinkin' 'bout you
Can't stop thinking about you

'Cause when I do
Because when I think about you

And I don't have a clue
And I feel lost and unsure

I don't wanna be rude
I don't want to come across as disrespectful or insensitive

When you think about me
When you consider and reflect on me

Oh, what do you see?
What is your perception of me?

Are they lies that you tell? I'm just goin' through hell
Are you being dishonest with me? I am struggling and in a difficult situation

I wanna say that I just hold onto the best of you
I want to believe in and cherish the positive aspects of our relationship

An episode in Minnesota
A significant and memorable moment in time

I lose control, I'm underwater
I feel helpless and overwhelmed

I'm so gone
I am emotionally detached and distant

Don't go without a promise
Don't leave without making a commitment

I always promise somethin'
I always make assurances and commitments

I'll follow if you runnin'
I will go after you if you choose to leave

Are you runnin'? Why you runnin'?
Are you trying to escape? Why are you running away?

Stop runnin' from nothin'
Stop running away from this relationship and its challenges

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Carlie Bryanne Hanson, Daniel Dwan Sanders, Zach Fogarty

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