Carolina Baby from OBX by Bobby McKinney Music

“Carolina Baby” is a heartfelt, Americana-infused love song that captures the emotional urgency of returning to a once-abandoned love. With imagery drenched in sun, sand, and longing, Bobby McKinney blends rootsy storytelling with a soulful delivery in enhanced stereo production.
The verses follow a man who left love behind, only to realize the depth of what he lost. As he races back down Highway 168, he's not just chasing a person — he’s chasing redemption. The chorus surges with the hope and chaos of reunion: “Covered up in blue skies and crazy / Looking for my Carolina baby.” Instrumental breaks and a moving bridge build a cinematic atmosphere, culminating in a triumphant return to the woman who was his heart’s compass all along.

Tracklist

1.	Carolina Baby	3:30

Lyrics

"Carolina Baby"
by Bobby McKinney 08/07/2020 (Macon Music Publishing)BMI

[verse1]
In my arms, That's where she'll be.
Where the soft sand meets the blue green sea.
Its been so long, I've been away
Now I'm burning up the road, south bound one sixty eight.

[chorus]
Covered up in blue skies and crazy
Looking for my Carolina baby
Covered up in blue skies, I know she'll save me.
Looking for my Carolina baby {Baby}

[verse2]
I ran away, away from a strong love,
Later found it was all, All I was looking for
Blind blind boy, Didn't listen to a hearts truth
Now I'm counting mile post, Till I'm back to you.

[chorus]
Covered up in blue skies and crazy
Looking for my Carolina baby
Covered up in blue skies, I know she'll save me.
Looking for my Carolina baby {Baby}

[bridge breakdown]
Our heartbeats strong , pounding like the waves at Avalon
Grabbed by a spirit that sang us a forever song

[chorus]
Covered up in blue skies and crazy
Found my Carolina baby
Covered up in blue skies, Yes she saved me.
Found my Carolina baby {Baby}

[coda]
Blue skies and crazy
Blue Skies gone mile post crazy
Covered up in my Carolina Baby

Credits

from OBX, released May 6, 2025
Written and produced by Bobby McKinney

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