The song "Oh Carolina" by Vince Gill tells the story of a person who left their loved one in Carolina and later regrets their decision. The lyrics describe the beautiful sunrise and scenery of the Carolina morning and how the person used to see their love in the eyes of someone else. However, they now feel betrayed and question why Carolina let their love go. The protagonist realizes that if they had known that Carolina would let their loved one go, they would have never left. They believed that the beauty and charm of the Carolina hills would have kept their love with them. They entrusted Carolina with their heart and never expected Carolina to set their love free. The repeated line "Oh Carolina, if I'd only known, Oh Carolina, I would have never gone" reflects the regret and longing the protagonist feels for leaving their loved one behind. They now understand that their decision to leave was a mistake and wish they could have stayed with their love in Carolina. Overall, the song explores themes of regret, longing, and the pain of losing someone dear. The lyrics convey the heartfelt emotions and the desire to turn back time and undo the mistake of leaving Carolina and their love behind.
