The song is thought to be inspired by a fan named Townes, as well as (to a lesser extent) cocaine, with the title specifically being a reference to Johnny Cash’s “Cocaine Carolina”.
The track is Harry’s father’s favorite song on the album.
In an interview on BBC Radio 1, Harry stated:
"‘Carolina’ was the last song that I wrote for the album. It was kinda what felt like it finished it off. We had a week or two weeks, and it felt like we were in a funk. I wrote this and it felt like the bit of fun it was missing. It’s about a specific person, and they know it’s about them now. It’s potentially about someone from Carolina."
“Carolina” is certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Harry Styles Lyrics
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(Oh yeah, woo)
(Oh yeah)
She's got a family in Carolina
So far away, but she says I remind her of home
Feelin' oh-so far from home
She never saw herself as a west-coaster
"Townes, better swim before you drown"
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
She's a good girl
She feels so good
She's got a book for every situation
Gets into parties without invitations
How could you ever turn her down?
There's not a drink that I think could sink her
How would I tell her that she's all I think about?
Well, I guess she just found out
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
She's a good girl
She feels so good
She feels so good
I met her once and wrote a song about her
I wanna scream, yeah, I wanna shout it out
And I hope she hears me now
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
She's a good girl
Feels so good
She feels so good
She feels so good
She feels so good
Oh she's a good girl
She feels so good
(Woo)
(Oh yeah, woo)
(Oh yeah)
The song "Carolina" by Harry Styles is all about a girl who is from Carolina and now lives in California. The singer in the song is infatuated with this girl, who reminds him of home. She left her family and moved to California due to some advice from her grandmother to swim before she drowns. The song describes her as a "good girl" who always carries a book with her, gets invited to parties without any invitation, and never gets too drunk. The singer seems to be smitten by this girl and can't resist thinking about her.
In the chorus part of the song, the repetition of the line "She's a good girl, feels so good" emphasizes the singer's feelings towards the girl, and he hopes that she feels the same way about him. He even wrote a song about her, hoping that she hears it and realizes his feelings.
The lyrics in this song are straightforward and easy to understand, but the use of different musical instruments and Styles's unique voice adds emotional depth to it. It's a beautiful love song that portrays the sentiments of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a family in Carolina
She has relatives in Carolina
So far away, but she says I remind her of home
Carolina is far away, but she sees home in him
Feelin' oh-so far from home
She's far from her comfort zone
She never saw herself as a west-coaster
She never imagined herself living on the west coast
Moved all the way 'cause her grandma told her
She relocated due to her grandmother's advice
"Townes, better swim before you drown"
Her grandmother warned her to stay afloat and not sink in this new environment
She's a good girl
She's a well-behaved person
She's such a good girl
She's a genuinely kind person
She feels so good
Being around her feels good
She's got a book for every situation
She's always prepared with a book for any scenario
Gets into parties without invitations
She finds her way into parties without needing an invitation
How could you ever turn her down?
She's irresistible
There's not a drink that I think could sink her
She can handle any drink and not get too drunk
How would I tell her that she's all I think about?
He's infatuated with her and doesn't know how to express it
Well, I guess she just found out
She probably found out through the song he wrote about her
I met her once and wrote a song about her
He wrote a song about her after meeting her only once
I wanna scream, yeah, I wanna shout it out
He wants to tell the world about how he feels
And I hope she hears me now
He hopes that she hears the song and understands his feelings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Alex Raymond Salibian, Harry Edward Styles, Jeffrey Nath Bhasker, Mitchell Kristopher Rowland, Ryan Thomas Nasci, Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Tyler Sam Johnson
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Carolina Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
[Verse 1]
She's got a family in Carolina
So far away, but she says I remind her of home
Feeling oh so far from home
She never saw herself as a West Coaster
Moved all the way 'cause her grandma told her;
"Townes, better swim before you drown"
[Chorus]
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
She's a good girl
She feels so good
[Verse 2]
She's got a book for every situation
Gets into parties without invitations
How could you ever turn her down?
There's not a drink that I think could sink her
How would I tell her that she's all I think about?
Well, I guess she just found out
[Chorus]
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
She's a good girl
She feels so good
She feels so good
[Bridge]
I met her once and wrote a song about her
I wanna scream, yeah, I wanna shout it out
And I hope she hears me now
[Interlude]
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
[Chorus]
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
She's a good girl
Feels so good, she feels so good
She feels so good
She feels so good
[Outro]
She's a good girl
She feels so good
@boyanaj7293
LYRICS
"Carolina"
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
She's got a family in Carolina
So far away, but she says I remind her of home
Feeling oh so far from home
She never saw herself as a west coaster
Moved all the way cause her grandma told her
"Towns, better swim before you drown"
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
She's got a book for every situation
Gets into parties without invitations
How could you ever turn her down?
There's not a drink that I think could sink her
How would I tell her that she's all I think about?
Well, I guess she just found out
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
She feels so good
I met her once and wrote a song about her
I wanna scream, yeah
I wanna shout it out
And I hope she hears me now
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
She feels so good
Oh, she feels so good
Yeah, make me feel so good
She's a good girl
Oh, yeah
@souravranga1960
❤️"Carolina"
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
She's got a family in Carolina
So far away, but she says I remind her of home
Feeling oh so far from home
She never saw herself as a west coaster
Moved all the way cause her grandma told her
"Townes, better swim before you drown"
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
She's got a book for every situation
Gets into parties without invitations
How could you ever turn her down?
There's not a drink that I think could sink her
How would I tell her that she's all I think about?
Well, I guess she just found out
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
She feels so good
I met her once and wrote a song about her
I wanna scream, yeah
I wanna shout it out
And I hope she hears me now
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
She's a good girl
Feels so good
She feels so good
She feels so good
She feels so good
She's a good girl
She feels so good
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah ❤️
@azifzayn1377
Here is the complete Lyrics of Harry Styles 'Carolina'
Intro]
[Instrumental]
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
[Verse 1]
She's got a family in Carolina
So far away, but she says I remind her of home
Feeling oh so far from home
She never saw herself as a west coaster
Moved all the way cause her grandma told her
"Towns, better swim before you drown"
[Chorus]
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
[Verse 2]
She's got a book for every situation
Gets into parties without invitations
How could you ever turn her down?
There's not a drink that I think could sink her
How would I tell her that she's all I think about?
Well, I guess she just found out
[Chorus]
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
She feels so good
[Bridge]
I met her once and wrote a song about her
I wanna scream, yeah
I wanna shout it out
And I hope she hears me now
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la
[Chorus]
She's a good girl
She's such a good girl
Yeah, she's a good girl
She feels so good
She feels so good
Oh, she feels so good
Yeah, make me feel so good
She's a good girl
Oh, yeah
@NataliaMoon29
Other artists: Lyrics on the description
Harry: chorus
@Lana-re7st
HAHAHAHJSJSK just saw it like what 😂😂
@jeffrongmei3709
😂😂😂
@tpwk2814
lmao just realise HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA chorus 4 lines
thanks harry
@deni-qg9ff
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@inzayn8139
Cause Harry is different and unique than other artists 😉😂
@oyuntungalagmunkhtogoo3106
One Direction: na na na na na
Harry Styles: la la la la la
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one direction yay 😁
Harry Styles yay 😀
Treat people with kindness remember that from Harry styles xx 😘💖🥰🥰
@Lana-re7st
I guess some things never change haha
@abihaasim9892
lmao