Carolina (Taylor Swift song)

Carolina is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, featured on the soundtrack to the 2023 film Where the Crawdads Sing. It was released on March 24, 2023, by Republic Records. The song was written by Swift and produced by Aaron Dessner. It's a melancholic ballad with a prominent banjo and string arrangement, reflecting the film's themes of mystery, isolation, and resilience. Lyrically, the song explores the emotions of a character grappling with loss, uncertainty, and a sense of being an outsider. The song's ethereal quality and haunting melody contribute to the film's overall atmosphere and narrative. Its inclusion on the soundtrack received generally positive critical reception, with many praising its evocative qualities and its seamless integration with the film's story. The song's success further solidified Swift's versatility as a songwriter, showcasing her ability to craft emotionally resonant music for a specific narrative context.