Story Behind The Song
John sings about leaving memories alone and not disturbing the ghosts of your past by revisiting them.
Song Description
Infectious chorus and great instrumental section. The song has a rolling gospel feel and good throwback vibe.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Poignant |
Subject |
City, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Arcade Fire, Randy Newman |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Waking up in the hot sun
In Charleston
Counting waves off Folly Island
To kill the time
Before the tides in
Kicking back at Harley's Bar
Find a lady
While the ghosts out on the market
Cry and shake the chains of slavery
When there's nothing left too see
Leave it in your memories
She stayed the same
I changed
I won't go back to Charleston
Breaking into a church off 8th
Is not evil
Blowing lines straight off the bible
Making love inside a steeple
Stumbling home at the stroke of dawn
Half crazy
It's always quiet in the morning
Unless the harbor holds a storm in
When there's nothing left too see
Leave it in your memories
She stayed the same
I changed
I won't go back to Charleston
I won't go back to Charleston
I won't go back to Charleston