Caroline

Song #23 - rough demo

I recently watched a documentary series and the subject’s story really stayed with me.

What struck me was how she reminded me of a younger version of myself. The way someone kind, sensitive, and open-hearted could find themselves in a relationship with someone who has a dark secret, and how hard it can be to see clearly when you’re in it.

It made me think about how sensitivity, empathy, and the desire to understand others, qualities we usually see as strengths, can sometimes make people more vulnerable to the wrong partners. It also made me think about low-self esteem and how that can inform who we choose to spend our time with.

I recognized pieces of that in past versions of myself, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. My heart ached for her as she talked about everything she endured.

I binged the series and wrote this song the next day.

Caroline

Lyrics

Caroline

your heart’s just like mine

There is no head

Our heart’s are right in time

Oh Caroline you didn’t know

Caroline he put on a show

Caroline

your smile’s just like mine

It hides the hurt the pain you feel inside

Oh Caroline don’t you know

Caroline we love you more

Than any guy you could bring home

Oh Caroline you deserve this world

Caroline you’re just like me

We never know exactly how to be

Oh Caroline it’s time to let go

You don’t need this mask anymore

You’re a light on your own

You bring more than you’ll ever know

Oh Caroline we love you so

Thanks for listening. It means more than you know.

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