Caroline
John & John Lyrics

Got your eyes open but you cannot see
You may be aware of the world around you, but you have yet to truly observe it

Got what you want do you got what you need?
What you desire may not be what you require

Til one day you see something you cannot bear
Sometimes, it takes a devastating experience to change your perspective

Telling you girl yes you better beware
A warning that danger may be lurking around the corner

Her papa loved her so much you could see
Her father's love for her was evident to anyone who knew them

Loved her too much if you know what I mean
Her father's affection for her may have been inappropriate or excessive

So she left home young yes she moved down to town
She fled her home and ventured to the city to escape her father's love

Looking for love that she never found
Despite her search, she was never able to find the love she was seeking

She played it hard and yes she played it rough
She pursued love in a harsh and unyielding manner

Made her feel safe and it made her feel tough
This pursuit of love may have given her a sense of security and strength

And rock by rock she built those walls everyday
With every disappointment, she became increasingly guarded and defensive

Built herself a tower so far away
She intentionally isolated herself from others by constructing an emotional fortress

From up high in that castle
Metaphorically speaking, she is residing in the fortified stronghold she has built

She knew no one could get too close to touch
She kept others at a distance, not allowing anyone to get close to her

And if life and death were such a game why did they all make such a fuss?
She is questioning why people place such significance on the events of life

And if birds could fly high over their troubles
She envisions a world where problems can be easily overcome, like birds flying over obstacles

She's gonna find some of her own wings and fly
She will find her own methods of coping and eventually overcome her struggles

And no one can convince or pay her double or tell her she was too young to die
She will not be persuaded by anyone to abandon her chosen path or be convinced that life is not worth living

Ohhh Caroline, Caroline
Repeatedly calling out her name, as if longing for her to hear their words

Ohhh Caroline, Caroline
Continuing to call out to Caroline, hoping she will respond

Ohhh Caroline, Caroline, Caroline, Caroline, Caroline, Caroline
Repeating her name many times, illustrating the depth of their concern for her wellbeing