Lyric discussion by goodmorningmisterben 

I've heard it's a horse, too, which would sort of make sense because North Carolina is horse country, but I really want to believe it's not about a horse. These lyrics don't make much sense, though . . . The best version I've heard is on Ben Folds Live. That whole album is worth it just for the way he sings "I'll take you down to see my Emaline."