Well, I'm makin' my way up the coast
to see the one I love the most
It's a short day in September when I go

And I wonder if he's still the same
Like the way his mouth fits around my name
I guess there's only one sure way to know


So you can have your California,
New York's nice but I can't stay

Send my love to Carolina
but it's just too far away
I am headed for my love, I've gotta go

I am headed for my home in Ohio

I was tired of that same-old-same

So I chased down my fifteen of fame
And I kissed goodbye the boy that I called home
Then I changed in ways I can't express

I forgot that boy I love the best
Is keepin' from feeling so alone


So you can have your California,
New York's nice but I can't stay
Send my love to Carolina

but it's just too far away
I am headed for my love, I've gotta go
I am headed for my home in Ohio


So I picked up that rug and swept it clean
Now I'm only sayin' what I mean

And I'm telling him I'm sorry for my wrongs
And the moment that I see his face
I'll know if this is still my place

Or if I've been away for far too long

So you can have your California,

New York's nice but I won't stay
Send my love to Carolina
but she's just too far away

I am headed for my love, I've gotta go
I am headed for my home in Ohio


I am headed for my love, I've gotta go
I am headed for my home in Ohio