53 Songs About Carolina (Pop, Rap & More)

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53 Songs About Carolina (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Carolina

1. Carolina Moon by Connie Francis

Artist: Connie Francis
Album: Connie’s Greatest Hits
Year: 1959

The song is about a woman who is pining for her lost love. She remembers all of the happy times they had together and how much she misses him.

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II. Latest Songs About Carolina

1. She Had Me At Heads Carolina by Cole Swindell

Artist: Cole Swindell
Album: Stereotype
Year: 2022

The song is about a guy who is head over heels in love with a girl from Carolina. He talks about how she has him at hello and how he can’t get enough of her.

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2. Foggy Mountain Breakdown by Flatt & Scruggs

Artist: Flatt & Scruggs
Album: Original Theme From Bonnie & Clyde
Year: 2013

The song is about a man who is trying to get over a break-up by going to the Foggy Mountain. He is hoping that the break-up will help him forget about the woman he loves.

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3. Heads Carolina, Tails California by Jo Dee Messina

Artist: Jo Dee Messina
Album: Jo Dee Messina
Year: 1996

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is always gone. She is tired of being alone and wants to find someone who will stay with her.

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4. Crow Jane by Etta Baker

Artist: Etta Baker
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“Crow Jane” is a traditional folk song that originated in the American South. The song tells the story of a woman who is left behind by her lover and is forced to fend for herself. The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being too trusting and the importance of being independent.

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5. Carolina by Harry Styles

Artist: Harry Styles
Album: Harry Styles
Year: 2017

Carolina is a song by Harry Styles about a girl he met while on tour. He talks about how he can’t get her out of his head and how she’s always on his mind.

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6. Carolina by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Where The Crawdads Sing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Year: 2022

The song is about a young girl from a small town in North Carolina who is in love with a boy from a wealthy family. The girl is willing to do anything for the boy, even though she knows that their relationship is doomed.

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7. North Cack by G YAMAZAWA

Artist: G YAMAZAWA
Album: Shouts to Durham
Year: 2017

“North Cack” is a song by G YAMAZAWA about his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. He talks about how the city has changed over the years, but how it still feels like home.

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8. Carolina in the Morning by Dean Martin

Artist: Dean Martin
Album:
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The song is about a man who is leaving his home in the morning to go to work. He is thinking about his girl back home in Carolina. He is hoping that she is thinking about him too.

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9. Freight Train by Elizabeth Cotten

Artist: Elizabeth Cotten
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The song is about a freight train that is coming down the tracks. The singer is telling the train to slow down, because she is afraid that it is going to run over her.

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III. Christian Songs About Carolina

1. Michael Martin Murphey by Michael Martin Murphey

Artist: Michael Martin Murphey
Album: Blue Sky – Night Thunder
Year: 1975

The song is about the life and work of American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey.

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IV. Country Songs About Carolina

1. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album: Second Helping
Year: 1974

The song is about a man who is from Alabama and is proud of it. He talks about how he loves the state and its people. He also talks about how he is not a fan of the city life and how he is happy to be back home.

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2. She Had Me At Heads Carolina by Cole Swindell

Artist: Cole Swindell
Album: Stereotype
Year: 2022

The song is about a guy who is talking to a girl he is interested in. He tells her that he had her at “heads Carolina, tails Georgia” meaning that he would be interested in her no matter where she is from.

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3. I’m from the Country by Tracy Byrd

Artist: Tracy Byrd
Album: I’m from the Country
Year: 1998

The song is about a man who is from the country and is proud of it. He talks about how he was raised to work hard and how he enjoys the simple things in life. He also talks about how he loves to hunt and fish and how he appreciates the beauty of nature.

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4. Carolina by Parmalee

Artist: Parmalee
Album: Feels Like Carolina
Year: 2013

The song is about a guy who is from Carolina and he is talking about how much he loves his home state. He talks about all the things that he loves about it, like the mountains, the beaches, and the people.

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5. Country Girl (Shake It for Me) by Luke Bryan

Artist: Luke Bryan
Album: Tailgates & Tanlines
Year: 2011

The song is about a country girl who knows how to have a good time. She loves to dance and party, and she’s not afraid to get a little dirty. She’s the kind of girl who knows how to have a good time, no matter where she is.

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6. Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver

Artist: John Denver
Album: Poems, Prayers & Promises
Year: 1971

The song is about the beauty of West Virginia and the desire to be home. The singer longs for the simplicity of the country life and the peace that comes with it. The song has a nostalgic and wistful tone, and speaks to the longing for a simpler time and place.

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7. The South’s Gonna Do It Again by Charlie Daniels

Artist: Charlie Daniels
Album: Fire on the Mountain
Year: 1974

The song is about the South rising up again and taking over the country. The lyrics talk about how the South has always been able to overcome adversity and come out on top.

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8. Eastbound and Down by Jerry Reed

Artist: Jerry Reed
Album: East Bound and Down
Year: 1977

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and trying to make his way back home. He is hitchhiking and hoping to find a ride eastbound. He is hoping to find someone who is headed in the same direction and can give him a ride.

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9. All My Ex’s Live in Texas by George Strait

Artist: George Strait
Album: Ocean Front Property
Year: 1987

The song is about a man who is happy that all his ex girlfriends live in Texas, because it means that he doesn’t have to see them anymore.

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10. I Love This Bar by Toby Keith

Artist: Toby Keith
Album: Shock’n Y’all
Year: 2003

The song is about a bar that the narrator loves. He talks about all the things that happen there and how it’s a place where he can be himself.

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11. My Home’s in Alabama by Alabama

Artist: Alabama
Album: #3
Year: 1979

My Home’s in Alabama is a song about a man who is from Alabama and is proud of it. He talks about how he loves the state and its people. He also talks about how he misses it when he is away from home.

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12. Carolina in the Pines by Michael Martin Murphey

Artist: Michael Martin Murphey
Album: Blue Sky – Night Thunder
Year: 1975

The song is about a man who is from the South and is now living in the West. He is homesick for the South and its pine trees.

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13. Down in the Boondocks by Billy Joe Royal

Artist: Billy Joe Royal
Album: Down in the Boondocks
Year: 1965

The song is about a boy who is from the boondocks, or a rural area. He is in love with a girl who is from a wealthy family. The boy is trying to convince the girl to run away with him and leave her life of privilege behind.

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14. South Carolina Low Country by Josh Turner

Artist: Josh Turner
Album: Everything Is Fine
Year: 2007

The song is about the beauty of the South Carolina Low Country and how it makes the singer feel at home. He talks about the different things that make the area special to him, from the food and the people to the scenery and the history.

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V. Rock Songs About Carolina

1. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album: Second Helping
Year: 1974

The song is about a man who is from Alabama and is proud of it. He talks about how he loves the state and its people. He also talks about how he is not a fan of the city life and how he is happy to be back home.

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2. Carolina by Parmalee

Artist: Parmalee
Album: Feels Like Carolina
Year: 2013

The song is about a guy who is from Carolina and he is talking about how much he loves his home state. He talks about all the things that he loves about it, like the mountains, the beaches, and the people.

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3. Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor

Artist: James Taylor
Album:
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The song is about the singer’s hometown, North Carolina, and how he misses it. He talks about the different things he remembers about it, and how it feels like home to him.

4. Gone to Carolina by Shooter Jennings

Artist: Shooter Jennings
Album: Put the “O” Back in Country
Year: 2005

The song is about a man who is leaving his home in Carolina to go out west. He is saying goodbye to his friends and family and telling them that he will never forget them.

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5. Carolina Can by Chase Rice

Artist: Chase Rice
Album: Ignite the Night
Year: 2014

The song is about a guy who is from Carolina and is talking about all the things he loves about it. He talks about how he misses it and how he wants to go back.

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6. Sweet Carolina by Ryan Adams

Artist: Ryan Adams
Album: Heartbreaker
Year: 2000

“Sweet Carolina” is a song by Ryan Adams, released as the second single from his album, Gold. The song is a tribute to Adams’ native state of North Carolina.

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7. Carolina by Harry Styles

Artist: Harry Styles
Album: Harry Styles
Year: 2017

Carolina is a song by Harry Styles about a girl he met while on tour. He talks about how he can’t get her out of his head and how she’s always on his mind.

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8. Pretty Girl from Raleigh by The Avett Brothers

Artist: The Avett Brothers
Album: A Carolina Jubilee
Year: 2003

The song is about a young man who is in love with a girl from Raleigh. He is head over heels for her and can’t imagine his life without her.

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9. Lay Me Down Carolina by Conway Twitty

Artist: Conway Twitty
Album: Chasin’ Rainbows
Year: 1985

The song is about a man who is asking a woman to lay him down in Carolina. He is saying that he loves her and wants to spend the rest of his life with her.

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10. Oh, Carolina by NEEDTOBREATHE

Artist: NEEDTOBREATHE
Album: Rivers in the Wasteland
Year: 2014

Oh, Carolina is a song about a young man who is in love with a girl from the South. He is from the North and she is from the South, and he is trying to figure out how to make their relationship work.

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11. Carolina Low by The Decemberists

Artist: The Decemberists
Album: What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
Year: 2015

“Carolina Low” is a song by The Decemberists about a man who is trying to find his way back to his home in Carolina. He is lost and confused, and the song is about his journey.

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VI. Rap Songs About Carolina

1. Ridin’ Dirty by UGK, Mr. 3-2, F.L.A.J.

Artist: UGK, Mr. 3-2, F.L.A.J.
Album: Underground Kingz
Year: 2007

Ridin’ Dirty is a song about drug dealing and the dangers that come with it. The song features UGK, Mr. 3-2, and F.L.A.J. and is produced by DJ DMD.

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2. North Cack by G YAMAZAWA

Artist: G YAMAZAWA
Album: Shouts to Durham
Year: 2017

“North Cack” is a song by G YAMAZAWA about his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. He talks about how the city has changed over the years, but how it still feels like home.

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3. Carolina on My Mind by J. Cole

Artist: J. Cole
Album: The Come Up
Year: 2007

“Carolina on My Mind” is a song by J. Cole about his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. The song is a tribute to Cole’s hometown and the state of North Carolina. The song is about Cole’s love for his hometown and how it has shaped him as a person.

4. South Carolina by OutKast

Artist: OutKast
Album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
Year: 2003

The song is about a young man from the South who is trying to find his way in life. He talks about how he misses his home and how he wants to find a place where he belongs.

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5. Charlotte by DaBaby

Artist: DaBaby
Album:
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The song is about a girl named Charlotte who the rapper is in love with. He talks about how beautiful she is and how he can’t wait to see her again.

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6. I-95 by Petey Pablo

Artist: Petey Pablo
Album: Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry
Year: 2001

The song is about a road trip on I-95 and the various things that happen along the way.

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7. Git Up, Git Out by OutKast

Artist: OutKast
Album: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
Year: 1994

The song is about two young men from the ghetto who are trying to make something of themselves. They are tired of the violence and poverty around them, and they want to get out. They know that they have to work hard and stay focused, but they are determined to make it.

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8. Raise Up by Petey Pablo

Artist: Petey Pablo
Album: Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry
Year: 2001

“Raise Up” is a song by American rapper Petey Pablo, released on June 26, 2001, as the lead single from his debut album Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry. The song peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. The song samples “I Wanna Get Next to You” by Rose Royce.

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VII. R&B Songs About Carolina

1. Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor

Artist: James Taylor
Album:
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The song is about the singer’s hometown, North Carolina, and how he misses it. He talks about the different things he remembers about it, and how it feels like home to him.

2. James Taylor by James Taylor

Artist: James Taylor
Album: James Taylor
Year: 1968

The song is about the singer’s love for James Taylor. He talks about how he loves everything about him, from his voice to his guitar playing. He also mentions how he has been a fan of James Taylor since he was a kid, and how he always looks up to him.

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3. Carolina Girls by Chairmen of the Board, General Johnson

Artist: Chairmen of the Board, General Johnson
Album: Beach Music Anthology
Year: 2006

The song is about a group of friends from Carolina who enjoy spending time together. They sing about the good times they have had and how they will never forget those times.

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4. She Had Me At Heads Carolina by Cole Swindell

Artist: Cole Swindell
Album: Stereotype
Year: 2022

The song is about a guy who is head over heels in love with a girl from Carolina. He talks about how she has him at hello and how he can’t get enough of her.

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5. Raise Up by Petey Pablo

Artist: Petey Pablo
Album: Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry
Year: 2001

“Raise Up” is a song by American rapper Petey Pablo, released on June 26, 2001, as the lead single from his debut album Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry. The song peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. The song samples “I Wanna Get Next to You” by Rose Royce.

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6. Carolina Dreams by Ronnie Milsap

Artist: Ronnie Milsap
Album: Inside Ronnie Milsap
Year: 1982

The song is about a man who is from Carolina and is dreaming about a woman he is in love with. He is thinking about her all the time and how much he misses her.

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7. Carolina Swing by Donnie Ray

Artist: Donnie Ray
Album: She’s My Honey Bee
Year: 2015

The song is about a couple who loves to swing dance and how they met. They met at a swing dance and have been inseparable ever since.

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8. Oh Carolina by Vince Gill

Artist: Vince Gill
Album: Vince Gill and Friends
Year: 1994

The song is a love story about a man who is from the South and a woman who is from the North. They meet and fall in love, but she is soon called back to her home. He is left wondering if she will ever come back to him.

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9. Carolina by Seu Jorge

Artist: Seu Jorge
Album: Carolina
Year: 2001

The song Carolina by Seu Jorge is a love song about a man who is in love with a woman named Carolina. He sings about how she is the only one for him and how he will always love her.

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