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 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 tried but you see it's hard to explain I say the right thing 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 He said 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 thing 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 I'll make it you see I'm ever so pleased Pretend to be nice so I can be mean I missed the last bus You'll take the next train I try but you see it's hard to explain