Hard to explain
Was an honest manAsked me for the phoneTried to take control
Oh, I don't see it that wayI don't see it that way
Oh, we shared some ideasAll obsessed with fameSays we're all the same
Oh, I don't see it that wayI don't see it that way
Raised in Carolina"I'm not like that"Trying to remind herWhen we go back
I missed the last bus, I'll take the next trainI try but you see, it's hard to explainI say the right things, but act the wrong wayI like it right here, but I cannot stayI watch the TV; forget what I'm toldWell, I am too young, and they are too oldThe joke is on you, this place is a zoo"You're right it's true"
Says he can't decideI shake my head to sayEverything's just great
Oh, I just can't rememberI just can't remember
Raised in Carolina, she says:" I'm not like that"Trying to remind herWhen we go back
I say the right things but act the wrong wayI like it right here but I cannot stayI watch the TV; forget what I'm toldWell, I am too young, and they are too oldOh, man, can't you see I'm nervous, so pleasePretend to be nice, so I can be meanI miss the last bus, we take the next trainI try but you see, it's hard to explain