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 pick up that rock and swipe it clean

Now I'm only sayin' what I mean

And I'm telling him I'm sorry for my loss

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