Georgia On My Mind
Accompanied By Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra; Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra Lyrics
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Georgia, the whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia
Georgia, a song of you
Comes as sweet and clean as moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach to to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Georgia
Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
The song ‘Georgia on my Mind’ by Ray Charles is a classic which talks about the state of Georgia in the USA. The song has been performed by various artists, but the version accompanied by Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra with Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra is notable for its incredible vocals and arrangement. The lyrics talk about the strong connection the singer has with Georgia, which stays with her all day long, through an old sweet song. She describes the song as sweet and clean, echoing the tranquility of moonlight through the pines of Georgia. Despite being surrounded by others who care for her, the singer finds no peace as she is constantly reminded of the place she longs for.
The lyrics also talk about the dreamlike quality of the connection between the singer and Georgia. Although other arms reach out to her and other eyes smile tenderly, the roads always lead back to Georgia in her peaceful dreams. The lyrics are beautifully poetic, describing the singer’s yearning for a place that is close to her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia
I am thinking about the state of Georgia
Georgia, the whole day through
All day long, I am occupied by thoughts of Georgia
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
A beautiful melody reminds me of all the good memories associated with Georgia
Georgia
Once again, I am reminded of Georgia
Georgia, a song of you
Every song reminiscent of Georgia brings back fond memories
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
The sweet and clear music reminds me of the peaceful nights in Georgia
Other arms reach to me
Even though other people reach out to me, my mind is still occupied by thoughts of Georgia
Other eyes smile tenderly
People around me show kindness and love, but my heart belongs to Georgia
Still in peaceful dreams I see the road leads back to you
Even in my dreams, I am led back to Georgia as it is a place of peace for me
Georgia, no peace I find
Without Georgia, I can't seem to find peace in life
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
The same beautiful melody continues to remind me of Georgia, ensuring it always occupies my thoughts
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, STUART GORELL
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@sandraheavey9956
Love Billie Holliday 🙂❤
@kimberleymejia4438
Llevaba buscando esta canción mucho tiempo ara sóc feliç
@jackj7510
Gone too soon. Much love
@jaydalittle3735
Nice pic
@juniormartinez289
I've heard a lot of singers sing this but none moves me like Billies 1941 version just beautiful
@aerofredywr
The one and only Lady Day !!! Thanks for posting !
@ValdeciCorrea26912162
Imortalizada na voz de Ray Charles, "Georgia on my Mind" foi composta em 1930.
Vamos ouvir essa música na voz suave de Billie Holiday.
@sammiecat72
Beautiful legend
@ayrtonpereira5279
Imortal. Billie Holiday brilha fulgente através dos tempos. Ao ver de grandes críticos, a
maior das cantoras. Suas interpretações tocam as almas, mentes e corações.
@LaurentJames
Cette chanson géorgique est toujours présente en mon esprit.