Carolina
Ward M. Lyrics
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Well I'm waiting for a sign
Well it looks just like another line
And I'm walkin backwards to the place where I come from
Oh but that ain't enough no you want me to run
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
Oh but that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Oh that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Better watch your soul it'll leave you like a hundred bucks
My friend says stick to your guns but instead I just got stuck
And I'm walkin backwards lookin forward to gettin done
Oh but that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Oh that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
The lyrics of Ward M.'s song "Carolina" describe the feeling of being torn between two places and struggling to find one's own path in life. The singer of the song is constantly on the move, but feels like they are not making any real progress. They are waiting for a sign to show them where to go next, but all they see is another line that they are expected to follow. The sense of aimlessness is heightened by the repeated image of walking backwards, suggesting that the singer is not moving forward but rather repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
The element of nostalgia is also prevalent in the song, as the singer reflects on the past and the different versions of themselves they used to be. They used to feel like California, with all the promises of a shiny, new life, but now they feel like Carolina, split in half and unsure of their identity. This internal conflict is further emphasized by the reference to the friend who advises them to "stick to their guns", but instead they find themselves stuck and unable to move forward.
Overall, "Carolina" is a poignant portrayal of the struggle to find one's own way in life and the internal conflicts that arise along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh where you going for the two hundred and fiftieth time?
You keep asking me where I'm going, but I'm still waiting for a reason to go anywhere.
Well I'm waiting for a sign
I need some sort of signal or direction before I make a move.
Well it looks just like another line
Nothing seems to be standing out as significant to me.
And I'm walkin backwards to the place where I come from
I'm retreating back to where I started because I don't know where else to go.
Oh but that ain't enough no you want me to run
My current pace isn't satisfactory to you, you want me to hurry up.
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
I used to feel carefree and full of possibilities.
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
I feel divided and uncertain about my identity.
Now I'm walkin backwards from Chicago through Washington
I'm trying to retrace my steps and figure things out by revisiting different places I've been.
Better watch your soul it'll leave you like a hundred bucks
Don't lose sight of who you are, or you'll lose everything that truly matters to you.
My friend says stick to your guns but instead I just got stuck
My friend advised me to stay true to myself, but I ended up feeling trapped and indecisive.
And I'm walkin backwards lookin forward to gettin done
I'm trying to move forward, even if it means going back to make progress.
Oh that ain't enough no, you want me to run
You're still not satisfied with my efforts, you want me to speed up even more.
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
I used to have a sense of wonder and youthful optimism.
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
Now I feel pulled in different directions, unsure of where to go.
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
I used to see everything as having endless possibilities, but now I feel lost.
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
Now I'm having a hard time finding my place and my purpose.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE THEODORE BARTEK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cdcolin
Thanks for the great work Matt.
This one always hits home.
Manuel Cabral
Oh where you going for the two hundred and fiftieth time?
Well I'm waiting for a sign
Well it looks just like another line
And I'm walkin backwards to the place where I come from
Oh but that ain't enough no you want me to run
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
Now I'm walkin backwards from Chicago through Washington
Oh but that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Oh that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Better watch your soul it'll leave you like a hundred bucks
My friend says stick to your guns but instead I just got stuck
And I'm walkin backwards lookin forward to gettin done
Oh but that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Oh that ain't enough no, you want me to run
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two
Used to feel like California with baby eyes so blue
Now I feel like Carolina, I split myself in two