Carolina
Carolina Serenade: Embracing Southern Roots and Blue Skies
Lyrics
Mountain riding, hillside climbing, rivers winding I’ve got to find my way home
Expressing the journey of seeking home through mountain riding, hillside climbing, and rivers winding.
East coast sunrise, southern belle blue eyes, Folly beach at low tide here you won’t find Much wrong
Highlighting the beauty of the East Coast sunrise, the charm of southern belle blue eyes, and the tranquility of Folly Beach at low tide as elements that make the place positive.
Well it’s those big blue skies over Carolina
Appreciation for the expansive blue skies over Carolina.
The crystal clear mountain spring water
Praising the purity of crystal clear mountain spring water.
It’s those emerald green pines over Appalachia
Acknowledging the beauty of emerald green pines over Appalachia.
Can’t you see why, I call this place my home
Expressing personal connection to the place, referring to it as home due to its natural beauty.
Well they say those roots grow deep down in the Southeast
Referring to deep-rooted traditions and connections in the Southeast.
It’s funny cause folks don’t even know what that means
Noting the irony that people may not fully understand the depth of these roots.
It’s where you call on your neighbors by their first name
Highlighting a sense of community where neighbors are addressed by their first names.
Yes ma’am, no sir, it’s a shame people think that’s strange
Commenting on the politeness and manners of addressing others, despite it being perceived as strange by some.
Hike on up to Tablerock to take your breath away
Suggesting the awe-inspiring experience of hiking to Tablerock.
Float on down the river on them hot summer days
Describing the leisurely enjoyment of floating down the river on hot summer days.
Where the whippoorwill call
Referencing the distinctive call of the whippoorwill.
See all those waterfalls
Encouraging appreciation for the natural beauty of waterfalls.
Maybe then you’ll stay
Suggesting that experiencing these elements may lead someone to choose to stay.
Well it’s those big blue skies over Carolina
Reiterating the admiration for the big blue skies over Carolina.
The crystal clear mountain spring water
Reaffirming the praise for the crystal clear mountain spring water.
It’s those emerald green pines over Appalachia
Re-emphasizing the beauty of emerald green pines over Appalachia.
Can’t you see why, I call this place my home
Reiterating the personal connection and sense of home due to the natural elements.
Why don’t you take a bumpy ride on the cobblestone streets in Chucktown
Inviting the listener to experience the charm of Chucktown's cobblestone streets through a bumpy ride.
Where the low country hospitality will make you feel like you own a crown
Highlighting the welcoming hospitality of the low country, creating a sense of royalty.
Where the Spanish moss flows in the wind and everyone’s your friend
Describing the picturesque scene of Spanish moss flowing in the wind and the friendly atmosphere.
If I haven’t got through to you yet I’ll tell you again
Expressing determination to convey the positive aspects of the place once more if not understood.
Well it’s those big blue skies over Carolina
Repeating admiration for the big blue skies over Carolina.
The crystal clear mountain spring water
Reiterating praise for the crystal clear mountain spring water.
It’s those emerald green pines over Appalachia
Re-emphasizing the beauty of emerald green pines over Appalachia.
Can’t you see why, I call this place my home
Restating the personal connection and the sense of home derived from the natural elements.
It’s those big blue skies over Carolina
Repeating admiration for the big blue skies over Carolina.
The crystal clear mountain spring water
Reiterating praise for the crystal clear mountain spring water.
It’s those emerald green pines over Appalachia
Re-emphasizing the beauty of emerald green pines over Appalachia.
Can’t you see why, I call this place my home
Reiterating the personal connection and the sense of home due to the natural elements.
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