Georgia On My Mind
Billie Holiday & Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Georgia, 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 clear as
Moonlight through the pines

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you

Georgia, Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps
Georgia on my mind

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you

Georgia, Georgia
No peace I find




Just an old sweet song
keeps Georgia on my mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Georgia On My Mind" by Billie Holiday is a poignant tribute to the state of Georgia. The lyrics describe how thoughts of Georgia persistently linger in the singer's mind, even though she is far away. The opening verse presents this theme, with the line "The whole day through, just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind." The repetition of "Georgia, Georgia" and "no peace I find" create an emotional intensity that solidifies the image of Georgia as a place that is both idyllic and elusive.


The second verse describes the beauty of Georgia, comparing it to moonlit pine trees. The use of metaphor and personification in describing Georgia as singing helps to emphasize the importance of the state to the singer. The bridge further conveys this sentiment, as the singer notes that even though other people and places may try to capture her attention, she can only find peace in memories of Georgia.


Overall, "Georgia On My Mind" is a moving ode to the singer's homeland that explores the power of memory and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Georgia, Georgia
Billie is thinking of Georgia


The whole day through
Billie thinks of Georgia all day long


Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
She can't seem to stop thinking about Georgia and it's like an addiction to her


A song of you
The memories of Georgia are like a song in her head


Comes as sweet and clear as Moonlight through the pines
The memories are vivid and she can recall them easily like the moonlight shining through the trees


Other arms reach out to me
Other people try to comfort her


Other eyes smile tenderly
Others show her kindness and affection


Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in her sleep, she dreams of Georgia


The roads leads back to you
Her mind wanders back to Georgia


No peace I find
She can't find peace because she's constantly thinking of Georgia


Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
The memories of Georgia are comforting to her, like an old song that she loves to hear again and again




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Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell

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@monsieurhy

Georgia, Georgia,
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
(Georgia on my mind)

I'm say Georgia
Georgia
A song of you
(A song of you)
Comes as sweet and clear
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,
Ooh Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps 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

Georgia,
Georgia,
No peace, no peace I find
Just this old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

I said just an old sweet song,
Keeps Georgia on my mind



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All comments from YouTube:

@83mpcc83

What a voice, what a song, what a woman!

@silviosantosnascimenti6059

Inesquecível. Perfeita interpretação!

@silviosantosnascimenti6059

Impressionante interpretação. O fraseado, as palavras, a língua, nada mais além de ouvir, ouvir...., Billie.

@sergiobarros2930

Uma das músicas mais tocadas em todos os tempos,na interpretação esplendida de Lady Day.

@_ArmIa

Absolutely the best rendition of this song ever produced. So glad I found it again.

@_ArmIa

That’s valid. Ray Charles has done some cracking stuff, but Billie’s take on this will always have a special place in my heart.

@OldieMusicMan

This song is my current obsession. It's wonderful to hear it in its up- and down-tempo performances. It's beautiful. Finding this Billie Holiday performance is a wonderful treat!

@juve2892

que voz mas linda!!!

@ronaneves1431

Canta com A ALMA!! Linda!!!!

@jazzgirl1986

Love Billie for her soft singing. No yelling, just caress.

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