Georgia on My Mind
44. 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 song "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles is a beautiful tribute to his home state, Georgia. The lyrics express the singer's deep longing for Georgia and the memories associated with it. The opening line of "Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The repetition of the word Georgia emphasizes the singer's devotion to his home state. The phrase "Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind" serves as a reminder of the power that music has to evoke strong emotions and memories.
The second verse of the song addresses another person, perhaps a loved one, and how they pale in comparison to Georgia. The line "Other arms reach out to me, other eyes smile tenderly" suggests that the singer is being wooed by others, but he has his heart set on Georgia. The imagery of peaceful dreams and roads leading back to Georgia further emphasizes the singer's attachment to his home state.
The chorus repeats twice, with each repetition becoming more passionate than before. The final line "Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind" serves as a powerful conclusion to the song, reminding us of the steadfastness of the singer's love for Georgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, Georgia
The state of Georgia, always on my mind
The whole day through (the whole day through)
All day, every day
Just an old sweet song
This song is a love letter to the state of Georgia
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I constantly think of Georgia and how much I love it
I said Georgia
I'm speaking directly to Georgia now
A song of you (a song of you)
This song is about my love for you, Georgia
Comes as sweet and clear
My feelings for Georgia are pure and genuine
As moonlight through the pines
Like the beauty of moonlight shining through the trees in Georgia
Other arms reach out to me
Other places and people try to draw me away from Georgia
Other eyes smile tenderly
Other places and people try to seduce me away from Georgia
Still in peaceful dreams I see
But in my dreams, I am always at peace with Georgia
The road leads back to you
No matter where I go, my heart always leads me back to Georgia
Oh Georgia, no peace I find (no peace I find)
When I'm away from Georgia, I can't find any peace
Whoa-whoa, Georgia
Emphasizing my love and longing for Georgia
No peace, no peace I find
I can't find peace without being in Georgia
Just an old, sweet song
This song is my way of expressing my love for Georgia
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
Even when I'm not physically in Georgia, my heart and mind are always there
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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! 💞