Carolina On My Mind Lyrics - Phish

My mind's got a mind of its own 

It takes me out a walkin' when I'd rather stay at home 

Takes me out to parties when I'd rather be alone 

My mind's got a mind of its own 

I've been doing things I thought I'd never do 

I've been getting into trouble without ever meaning to 

I'd as soon settle down but I'm right back up again 

I feel just like a leaf out in the wind. 

(chorus) 

I seem to forget half the things I start 

I try to build a house and then I tear the place apart 

I freeze myself on fire and then I burn myself on ice 

I can't count to one without thinking twice 

(chorus) 

I tell myself to do the things I should 

And then I get to thinkin' that them things ain't any good. 

I tell myself the truth but know I'm lying like a snake 

You can't walk on water at the bottom of a lake.