Raised in carolina
"i'm not like that"
Trying to remind her
When we go back

Was an honest man
Asked me for the phone
Tried to take control

Oh, i don't see it that way
I don't see it that way

Oh, we shared some ideas
All obsessed with fame
Says we're all the same

Oh, i don't see it that way
I don't see it that way

Raised in carolina
"i'm not like that"
Trying to remind her
When we go back

I missed the last bus, i'll take the next train
I try but you see, it's hard to explain
I say the right things, but act the wrong way
I like it right here, but i cannot stay
I watch the tv; forget what i'm told
Well, i am too young, and they are too old
The joke is on you, this place is a zoo
"you're right it's true"

Says he can't decide
I shake my head to say
Everything's just great

Oh, i just can't remember
I just can't remember

Raised in carolina, she says:
" i'm not like that"
Trying to remind her
When we go back

I say the right things but act the wrong way
I like it right here but i cannot stay
I watch the tv; forget what i'm told
Well, i am too young, and they are too old
Oh, man, can't you see i'm nervous, so please
Pretend to be nice, so i can be mean
I miss the last bus, we take the next train
I try but you see, it's hard to explain