Georgia On My Mind
Billie Holiday Eddie Heywood 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, CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE
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
@dimasvicente9880
Racismo
ate' quando
esperar !
nao aguento
mais chorar !
este racismo
onde vai parar ?
ontem, Joao pedro
Miguel Otavio
hoje , George Floyd
este racismo
um dia vai mudar !
vivas negras
a libaedade
um dia
vai raiar...
meu livro
na editora
autografia.com.br/publique.
@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.