Carolina

<p>Every scream went bleeding through these paper walls And all the make-up in the world couldn't hide the scars I leave today, I'm packing light: A suitcase, some toiletries The rolling hills and willow trees of Carolina wait for me</p><p>You never learned, the rules have changed since we were nine This isn't school, boys don't assault the girls they like</p><p>The taste of blood, the claim of love These two will here on cease to be Sprouting from your fists and tongue 'cause Carolina waits for me</p><p>Fields of grain go whipping by from the window seat I'm drifting in, I'm drifting out catching up on sleep I couldn't get indentured since the very crest of 17 I left my keys and broken dreams 'cause Carolina waits for me</p><p>I will never forgive a single day Mile markers seem to call my name and say \ "You're safer now through every town, we'll light your way in reflective green\" All the way, the entire state of Carolina waits for me</p>