Georgia on My Mind
Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Georgia, Georgia
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia on my mind
Georgia, Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear as
The moonlight through the pines
Yeah man
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you, yes
Georgia, Georgia
Georgia, Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
In Louis Armstrong's song Georgia on My Mind, the singer expresses his longing and adoration for Georgia, the southern state in the United States. The lyrics convey the idea that Georgia is always on the singer's mind, through a metaphorical lens where an "old sweet song" is referenced to represent his continuous thoughts about the state. The mention of the moonlight through the pines, a common sight in Georgia, further emphasizes the singer's connection to the state.
The second verse of the song reveals the singer’s personal struggles with choosing between Georgia and other pleasures that life has to offer. The mention of other arms reaching out to him and other eyes smiling tenderly represents the temptation and allure of other places and people. The singer ultimately confesses that no peace is found without thoughts of Georgia.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the singer's attachment and fondness for Georgia, despite external pressures and distractions. The lyrics and metaphors used in the song allow for a deeper understanding of the emotions and sentiments invoked by the state.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
An expression of agreement or excitement
Georgia, Georgia
Addressing the state of Georgia, USA
The whole day through
All day long
Just an old sweet song
Referring to the memory of a song that brings comfort
Keeps Georgia on my mind
The song reminds the singer of Georgia and its beauty
A song of you
A melody that represents the state of Georgia
Comes as sweet and clear as
The song brings a sense of sweetness and clarity to the singer
The moonlight through the pines
A poetic description of the clarity of the song
Other arms reach out to me
Other people offer affection to the singer
Other eyes smile tenderly
Others express their love and care for the singer
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The singer is content in their sleep
The road leads back to you, yes
No matter where the singer goes, they always return to Georgia
No peace I find
The singer is restless when away from Georgia
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jmtibau
Georgia
Georgia
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
I said now, Georgia
Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
I said, Georgia
Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Now ya know it's, Georgia
Georgia, no peace, no peace I find
Just this old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Just this old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
@jmtibau
Georgia
Georgia
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
I said now, Georgia
Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
I said, Georgia
Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Now ya know it's, Georgia
Georgia, no peace, no peace I find
Just this old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Just this old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
@mohawkbell
Hey these are the folks that made everyone guide to more, just a version of the blues which lead to jazz, country, rock and roll, R& B I love the songs. I was just a really little when I first heard Louis Armstrong and he still gives me goosebumps to this day. I wanted to play and sing like he did but I do not still my admiration and love for his style, his phrasing was beyond conpare. So you are not a freak to love and listen to this style of music its magic to my ears still.
@erichondzinski7581
Louis Armstrong was one of the final musicians to appreciate song as performance rather than product.
@ezekielfortychurchfortychu8506
Thanks to Buddy Holden..with the difference between jazz and a lot more umph on it.
@101JIMMYJAM
this is the first Louis Armstrong song i heard. when i was little and i listen to it now and i just love it...... his voice is really soothing ....
@lunalunera9128
Esa trompeta..... =D No puedo explicar el sentimiento que produce en mí cada vez que lo escucho, pero cuando alcanza esos tonos agudos me transmite una especie de magia que recorre todo mi ser y me hace inmensamente feliz =D
@fillra
Wow! December 12, 1956, New York, NY Armstrong, Louis (Trumpet, Vocal) Oliver, Sy (Arranger, Conductor) Young, Trummy (Trombone) Hall, Edmond (Clarinet) Dorsey, George (Alto Saxophone, Flute) Jefferson, Hinton (Alto Saxophone) Thompson, Lucky (Tenor Saxophone) McRae, Dave (Baritone Saxophone) Barksdale, Everett (Guitar) Kyle, Billy (Piano) Gersh, Squire (Bass) Deems, Barrett (Drums) "Satchmo: A Musical Autobiography".
@lwwatterson
3 days after I was Born... :)
@alesinayoung362
my favourite versions are by Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles...just pure & heavenly to listen to
@EonityLuna
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