Story Behind The Song
Song is about a friend who felt strong ties to his home town of Charleston, SC. He missed out on opportunities, relationships, etc.. and as he got older, he wondered if he made the right choice.
Song Description
A very calm mood. Starts with a classic country type harmonica and builds into hooky sing along chorus.
| Song Length |
5:20 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Relaxed |
Subject |
Change, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith, Travis Tritt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
CHARLESTON
(Brooks/Hogan)
Hippie Toe Songs ASCAP
Copyrights 2004
TAKING ALL OUR MEMORIES OFF THE WALL
ASK ME ONE LAST TIME TO COME ALONG
BUT I CAN'T LEAVE THIS CITY FOR ANY COST
THIS HARBOR CAN'T HOLD BACK
WHAT'S BEEN LOST
NOW I CAN'T WALK DOWN THE STREET WITHOUT SOMEBODY
STOPPING ME ASKING WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN I
I DON'T KNOW AND THIS BEGINS TO ALL SINK IN
(CHORUS)
I GUESS I'LL FIND SOMEBODY I CAN SING TO
SOMEDAY A MAN WILL MAKE YOU HIS WIFE
BUT UNTIL THEN LAY MY PICTURE DOWN BESIDE YOU
CAUSE I'M STUCK IN CHARLESTON FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
WE USED TO SLEEP ALL DAY AND STAY OUT ALL NIGHT
THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT THOSE BARS THAT DON'T FEEL RIGHT
WISH I COULD BREAK DOWN AND TALK TO YOU
THAT'S THE HARDEST THING I CAN'T DO
I DON'T KNOW WHY I CAN'T SLEEP I LIE AWAKE AND START TO THINK
ABOUT THE THINGS I NEED TO DO CLOSE MY EYES AND I SEE YOU
BUT I CAN'T MOVE
(CHORUS)
NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP MAY THIS TOWN WATCH OVER ME
IF I SHOULD DIE BEFORE I WAKE I HOPE YOUR LIFE TURNS OUT OK
YOU'LL FIND YOUR WAY
(CHORUS)