CAROLINA
Corey Smith Lyrics
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Crossin? over the Hartwell bridge movin? fast as she would go
Windows down, radio up, we were singin? ?Freebird?
Flyin? up to your daddy?s cabin just outside of Spartanburg
Do you remember the way you looked at me back then
Two hungry eyes wrapped up in a smile so innocent
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin? Carolina
We had a hotel room with a harbor view and a bottle of Chianti
That spring break in Charleston, it keeps comin? back to haunt me
Took a carriage ride to the battery, toasted shots above the water
Then stumbled ?cross the cobblestone, hands holdin? us together
Do you remember the way we carried on
Blew all our money and we had to starve the whole way home
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin? Carolina
I can?t let it go, no I can?t let it go
I don?t wanna? let go, oh no it feels too far away
Do you remember the single bed that we slept in
When I?d ride up to Clemson and hide in your room the whole weekend
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin? Carolina
The song "Carolina" by Corey Smith is a nostalgic and emotional journey down memory lane. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of past experiences and relationships, highlighting the strong emotional connections we have to our pasts. The opening lines describe the singer and their companion driving through the night in a vintage Camaro, reminiscing about their youth and the freedom that they felt in those carefree times. As the song progresses, we hear details of past trips to Charleston, memories of hotels rooms and spring break fun, and scenes of innocent love and passion.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, centering the listener's attention on the central theme of the lyrics: the singer's unbreakable connection to the state of South Carolina, and the memories that they carry with them no matter where they go. The lines "Keeps me cryin' Carolina / I can't let it go" paint a picture of a person who is deeply tied to their past, and unwilling or unable to let go of the memories and emotions that come with it.
Overall, the song "Carolina" is a beautiful and melancholic exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which we hold onto our past memories and experiences, no matter how much time has passed.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and you in a midnight blue, ?82 Camaro
I remember the time when we drove in your dark blue, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Crossin? over the Hartwell bridge movin? fast as she would go
We were speeding across the Hartwell Bridge, as fast as the car could go.
Windows down, radio up, we were singin? ?Freebird?
We had the windows rolled down, and the music turned up, singing along to the song 'Freebird.'
Flyin? up to your daddy?s cabin just outside of Spartanburg
We were driving fast to get to your father's cabin outside of Spartanburg.
Do you remember the way you looked at me back then
Do you recall the way you looked at me during that time?
Two hungry eyes wrapped up in a smile so innocent
You had two eyes that seemed hungry for love, yet your smile was so pure and innocent.
It all makes one hell of a reminder
This memory is so vivid that it acts as a powerful reminder for me.
Keeps me cryin? Carolina
Whenever I think about it, I end up crying and longing for that moment, which took place in Carolina.
We had a hotel room with a harbor view and a bottle of Chianti
We spent a night in a hotel room with a view of the harbor, drinking a bottle of Chianti wine.
That spring break in Charleston, it keeps comin? back to haunt me
That particular spring break in Charleston keeps coming back to me, haunting me with its memory.
Took a carriage ride to the battery, toasted shots above the water
We took a carriage ride in Charleston to the park on the bay, where we drank shots of alcohol overlooking the water.
Then stumbled ?cross the cobblestone, hands holdin? us together
Afterwards, we walked across the cobblestone street, holding each other's hands tightly.
Do you remember the way we carried on
Can you still remember the way we behaved during that time?
Blew all our money and we had to starve the whole way home
We spent all our money, and ended up starving the whole way back home.
I can?t let it go, no I can?t let it go
I am unable to let go of this memory, no matter how hard I try.
I don?t wanna? let go, oh no it feels too far away
I do not want to let go of this memory because it feels like it happened such a long time ago.
Do you remember the single bed that we slept in
Do you remember the small single bed that we shared and slept in?
When I?d ride up to Clemson and hide in your room the whole weekend
When I used to visit and stay in your room at Clemson University, hiding from the world for the whole weekend.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUDDY CANNON, STEVE SMITH
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Cody Kickery
[Verse 1]
Me and you in a midnight blue, '82 Camaro
Crossin' over the Hartwell bridge movin' fast as she would go
Windows down, radio up, we were singin' "Freebird"
Flyin' up to your daddy's cabin just outside of Spartanburg
[Chorus]
Do you remember the way you looked at me back then?
Two hungry eyes wrapped up in a smile so innocent
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin' Carolina, Carolina
[Verse 2]
We had a hotel room with a harbor view and a bottle of Chianti
That spring break in Charleston, it keeps comin' back to haunt me
Took a carriage ride to the battery, toasted shots above the water
Then stumbled 'cross the cobblestone, hands holdin' us together
[Chorus]
Do you remember the way we carried on?
We blew all our money and we had to starve the whole way home
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin' Carolina, Carolina
[Bridge]
I can't let it go, no I can't let it go
I don't wanna' let go, oh no it feels too far away
[Chorus]
Do you remember that single bed that we slept in?
When I'd ride up to Clemson and hide in your room the whole weekend
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin' Carolina, oh-no-no
Said I've been cryin' Carolina, Carolina
Hannah Cline
Saw him in concert night before last & I just looked this song up. He was was electric. Very talented!
Cody Kickery
[Verse 1]
Me and you in a midnight blue, '82 Camaro
Crossin' over the Hartwell bridge movin' fast as she would go
Windows down, radio up, we were singin' "Freebird"
Flyin' up to your daddy's cabin just outside of Spartanburg
[Chorus]
Do you remember the way you looked at me back then?
Two hungry eyes wrapped up in a smile so innocent
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin' Carolina, Carolina
[Verse 2]
We had a hotel room with a harbor view and a bottle of Chianti
That spring break in Charleston, it keeps comin' back to haunt me
Took a carriage ride to the battery, toasted shots above the water
Then stumbled 'cross the cobblestone, hands holdin' us together
[Chorus]
Do you remember the way we carried on?
We blew all our money and we had to starve the whole way home
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin' Carolina, Carolina
[Bridge]
I can't let it go, no I can't let it go
I don't wanna' let go, oh no it feels too far away
[Chorus]
Do you remember that single bed that we slept in?
When I'd ride up to Clemson and hide in your room the whole weekend
It all makes one hell of a reminder
Keeps me cryin' Carolina, oh-no-no
Said I've been cryin' Carolina, Carolina
Shali Sanson
I love it!!
Eric Ziebell
Good friend showed me this cat. Great tune
Sonnet Lyric
South Carolina born and raised! Proud of it! #Clemson
John Vitale
Sonnet Lyric gamecocks
Sonnet Lyric
Matt Chaps Stayed there once while vacationing up that way.
Sonnet Lyric
John Vitale booooo!
John Vitale
Sonnet Lyric boooooo! Gamecocks yeeyee!
Douglas Jones
Spartanburg S.C, born, raised and proud!