Georgia on My Mind
RAY CHARLES Lyrics

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.