Georgia on My Mind
Billie Holiday/Eddie Heywood and His 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 Eddie Heywood and famously performed by Billie Holiday is a nostalgic and poignant ballad that speaks to the power of one's memories and emotions, particularly surrounding a specific place. The lyrics capture the essence of Georgia, from its natural beauty with the mention of "moonlight through the pines," to the sentimental connections the singer has to the state, represented by the "old sweet song" that keeps them tied to Georgia.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges the possibility of finding comfort and companionship elsewhere, with "other arms" reaching out to them and "other eyes" smiling tenderly. However, the sentimentality and longing remain, with the singer able to see Georgia "in peaceful dreams" and feeling a lack of peace without the constant reminder of the state in their mind. Overall, the song is a beautiful homage to the emotional ties and memories we hold onto, particularly for a specific place that holds a special place in our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia
My thoughts are consumed with Georgia
Georgia, the whole day through
From sunrise to sunset, my mind is filled with thoughts of Georgia
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
A familiar melody reignites memories of Georgia and keeps it at the forefront of my thoughts
Georgia, a song of you
When I hear this song, I am reminded of everything I love about Georgia
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
This song evokes the same sweet and serene feelings as the sight of moonlight shining through the trees in Georgia
Other arms reach out to me
Even though other people try to hold me, my thoughts always drift back to Georgia
Other eyes smile tenderly
Others may show me kindness, but it never compares to the love I feel for Georgia
Still in peaceful dreams I see the roads leads back to you
Even in my dreams, I am drawn back to Georgia, and the roads that lead there bring me peace
Georgia, no peace I find
Even though I can’t be in Georgia, my mind won’t rest until I am there
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
The melody of this song keeps the image of Georgia fresh in my mind, as if I were there
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.