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