Caroline
Gray David Lyrics
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Those crazy eyes that shine
The days blowing through my mind
Like falling leaves
It ain't no good
I tried as hard as I could
But you just won't let
My poor heart be.
The final war
A steel eyed dinosaur
Girl I want you more
Than I can say
Ah but Caroline
It seems like every time
Honey all I get is further away.
The state I'm in
Got goosebumps on my skin
See the water I'll jump right in
Your heart so free
I'll face the facts
It's paper on the cracks
Girl till I got you right
Back here with me.
Gray David's song "Caroline" is a bittersweet love song about a man who is in love with a woman named Caroline, but cannot seem to win her over. The first verse describes Caroline's "crazy eyes that shine" and the singer's struggle to let go of her, as she constantly stays on his mind like falling leaves. He's tried his best to forget about her, but she won't let him be.
In the chorus, the singer sings about how he wants Caroline more than he can say, but it seems like every time he tries to get closer to her, he only ends up further away. He likens her to a "steel eyed dinosaur," which could suggest that she's tough and hard to crack.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the state he's in - he's got goosebumps on his skin and is ready to jump into the water. He acknowledges that their relationship might have some flaws or "paper on the cracks," but he's willing to face the facts and wants nothing more than to have Caroline back with him where she belongs.
Overall, "Caroline" is a poignant song that touches on the struggles of unrequited love and the difficulties of trying to win someone's heart. It also hints at the theme of unattainable love, as the singer seems to be chasing after Caroline but can never quite catch her.
Line by Line Meaning
Caroline
The song is addressed to a woman named Caroline.
Those crazy eyes that shine
The singer is attracted to Caroline's unusual and captivating eyes.
The days blowing through my mind / Like falling leaves
The singer can't stop thinking about Caroline, but their time together feels fleeting and impermanent.
It ain't no good / I tried as hard as I could / But you just won't let / My poor heart be.
The singer has tried to resist his feelings for Caroline, but he can't help falling for her and is feeling heartbroken.
The final war / A steel eyed dinosaur / Girl I want you more / Than I can say
The singer feels like his feelings for Caroline are a battle he can't win, and that she is unapproachable and unfeeling. Despite this, he still loves her deeply.
Ah but Caroline / It seems like every time / Honey all I get is further away.
The singer feels like he's drifting farther and farther from Caroline, no matter how hard he tries to be closer to her.
The state I'm in / Got goosebumps on my skin / See the water I'll jump right in / Your heart so free
The singer is feeling emotional and vulnerable around Caroline. He's willing to take risks for her and admires her for having a free-spirited heart.
I'll face the facts / It's paper on the cracks / Girl till I got you right / Back here with me.
The singer knows that there are issues in their relationship, but he believes that they can be mended and a better future can be achieved by being together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID GRAY
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@silvsabb
Those crazy eyes that shine
The days blowing through my mind
Like falling leaves
It ain't no good
I tried as hard as I could
But you just won't let
My poor heart be.
The final war
A steel eyed dinosaur
Girl I want you more
Than I can say
Ah but Caroline
It seems like every time
Honey all I get is further away.
The state I'm in
Got goosebumps on my skin
See the water I'll jump right in
Your heart so free
I'll face the facts
It's paper on the cracks
Girl till I got you right
Back here with me.
@ericstrada3260
Love this song, the slide guitar and the funky synth at the beginning is just so cool.
@lisawemple4707
I knew Chad Landry, who would have loved this song. It’s the only reason I look for it.
I am open to anyone else.
Know, it is a heart felt thing.
I am always ready to leave, should you need the place.
@rachnjoe7742
Girl I wantchu more ... ! As a gray fan I feel a little Babylon in this jam , love it 🍻
@jareddefiore8204
Great tune. Brings back some heavy memories.
@Ootori_sama
Awesome. Full of nostalgia.
@LowLifeDeeps
Great song.
@dazmanshears
I love the "whoooaa"
@NorthwoodsRails
Girl I, want you more,
Than I can sayy-ayayay.
Wow, I really like that part
@matthewhogg5428
On that electro synth intro I always feel like I should be selecting which character I wish to use to take on Mr X and his evil syndicate by unleashing unfeasible wrestling moves and lengths of lead pipe...
@silvsabb
Those crazy eyes that shine
The days blowing through my mind
Like falling leaves
It ain't no good
I tried as hard as I could
But you just won't let
My poor heart be.
The final war
A steel eyed dinosaur
Girl I want you more
Than I can say
Ah but Caroline
It seems like every time
Honey all I get is further away.
The state I'm in
Got goosebumps on my skin
See the water I'll jump right in
Your heart so free
I'll face the facts
It's paper on the cracks
Girl till I got you right
Back here with me.