Georgia On My Mind
RAY CHARLES Lyrics
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The whole day through (the whole day through)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I said Georgia
Georgia
A song of you (a song of you)
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
Oh Georgia, no peace I find (no peace I find)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (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
Whoa-whoa, Georgia
Georgia
No peace, no peace I find
Just an old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I said just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
The lyrics of "Georgia On My Mind" are a poignant expression of love for the state of Georgia. The song is about a person who is constantly thinking about Georgia, even when they are far away from it. The singer describes how a simple old sweet song can keep Georgia on their mind all day long. The first verse sets the tone for the song, explaining that Georgia is all they think about during the day, and that it is the sweet melody of the song that keeps the singer's mind on Georgia.
The second and third verses of the song describe the singer's feeling of longing for Georgia. They describe how the memory of the state comes to them sweet and clear, like moonlight shining through the pines. The singer's mind is continually drawn back to Georgia, even when they are surrounded by other people who care for them. They simply cannot find peace until they are reunited with the state and the people they love.
The final part of the song simply repeats the refrain, emphasizing the idea that just an old sweet song is enough to keep Georgia on the singer's mind. The song is a simple yet powerful expression of love for a place that is home.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, Georgia
Referring to the state of Georgia, the singer is opening the song with a repetition to emphasize the weight of Georgia's significance.
The whole day through (the whole day through)
The singer is stating that the thought of Georgia is present in their mind throughout the entire day.
Just an old sweet song
The singer is describing the song as an old and sweet tune that reminds them of Georgia.
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
The repetition explains how the song helps the singer remember and think of Georgia constantly.
I said Georgia
The singer is emphasizing Georgia's importance by starting a new section with a repetition.
Georgia
The singer repeats the word Georgia to show just how meaningful and impactful the state is to them.
A song of you (a song of you)
The singer relates Georgia and the song as being closely tied together, and the song being specifically about Georgia.
Comes as sweet and clear
The song's message and melody is pure and easily recognized by the singer.
As moonlight through the pines
The comparison to moonlight through pines means the song evokes nostalgia and brings back fond memories of Georgia.
Other arms reach out to me
The singer admits that other people show affection to them.
Other eyes smile tenderly
The singer is acknowledging that other people express warmth and compassion towards them.
Still in peaceful dreams I see
In their peaceful dreams, the singer sees Georgia and the memories connected to the state.
The road leads back to you
The singer feels like they always come back to Georgia, as though it is their home.
Oh Georgia, no peace I find (no peace I find)
The singer is stating that they can only find peace when they are in Georgia, and not anywhere else.
Just an old sweet song
The song is described again as a comforting reminder of Georgia.
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
The repeated line shows that the song brings out a strong sense of nostalgia and remembrance of Georgia.
Whoa-whoa, Georgia
The new section is announced with an exclamation to again emphasize the importance Georgia has to the singer.
No peace, no peace I find
The singer is repeating their previous statement, that they cannot feel at peace unless in Georgia.
Just an old, sweet song
The comforting song is mentioned once more to relate its strong tie to Georgia.
Keeps Georgia on my mind
The final line reminds the listener of the song's power to constantly keep Georgia reminder in the singer's thoughts.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
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@mariacinziagangarosa2585
6.6 million hits and the word "ALBUM" is still misspelled.
@viva7170
+Maria Cinzia Gangarosa and "ORIGINAL" too
@FirstLast-ux1mf
+Vienna Li 😂 orginal, just noticed
@weremaininsane4392
Dude must have been blind.
@josephsmall8913
+D Ag 10/10
@charlieredeemed
I saw that, lol!
@joylannetter2451
My beloved mother is 89 and has Alzheimer's. Every time I play this for her, she says, "why does he keep calling me?"
Other times when he says her name, Georgia, she says "yes yes yes. Here I am".
Today she's whispering, "this is for me, isn't it.... Shhhhh". She's smiling and blushing as we play this 4 more tines. 🤗💖
@scottg4520
<3 Wonderful story
@oldermusiclover
aaw
@danielrice7234
You are a great daughter! 💞