Each verse begins with two references to non-Southeastern areas (New York City; California; Chicago and Detroit which is referred as "Motown") followed by two references to Southeastern cities (Memphis, Tennessee;  Atlanta, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi and Charlotte, North Carolina referred as "Caroline" in this song) and a final reference to Fort Payne, Alabama (the group's hometown).
Each verse commences with references to non-Southeastern cities (New York City; California; Chicago, and Detroit, referred to as "Motown") followed by references to Southeastern cities (Memphis, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi, and Charlotte, North Carolina, referred to as "Caroline" in this song) and a final reference to Fort Payne, Alabama (the group's hometown).