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'll try, 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'm watching 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 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 thing but act the wrong way I like it right here, but I cannot stay I'm watching 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 missed the last bus, we'll take the next train I'll try, but you see, it's hard to explain