Georgia on My Mind
Brown ray Lyrics

Back down memory lane, I began as my mother's bright idea
Looking back into the past, I was created by my mother's imagination

A short time later they all watched in awe and all of a sudden I'm here
Soon after, everyone was amazed to see me come to life as a result of my mother's vision

She was also my father so I hardly got to see her
Because my mother was also my father, I didn't get to spend much time with her

I was afraid of the dark, but it was only 'cause I was a believer
As a child, I was scared of the dark, but only because I believed in things that scared me

I was told when I was two years old
From a very young age, I was given words of encouragement

She swore that I would be special
My mother promised that I would be unique and extraordinary

I took a good look around and thought
As I grew up, I observed and contemplated

Don't worry mama this city's gonna help ya
I reassured my mother that this city would assist and support us

Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia holds a special place in my heart and will always be my home

Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
Georgia and I have a mutual relationship in which we belong to each other

When they ask me where I'm from
When people inquire about my origins

I'm proud to say that I'm your son
I am proud to claim Georgia as my motherland

I'm movin' on using mostly dirt roads until I find my way
I am travelling through life using limited resources until I reach my destination

Campbellton Road, can't forget Cascade or remember both MLK
I recall specific locations in Atlanta, including Campbellton Road and Cascade, while also acknowledging the importance of MLK's legacy

There's somethin' about Atlanta, doesn't cease to amaze me
Atlanta never stops astonishing me in some way

Oh, after all you even raised the people that raised me
Georgia not only raised me, but also the individuals who influenced my upbringing

And my old man is very dead, can't be mad now why bother?
My father has passed away, so there's no point in feeling angry with him now

And you have been my mother nature also my godfather
Georgia has been like a nurturing mother and a caring godfather to me