Georgia On My Mind
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra; Leon Russell Lyrics
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Yes the tears are flowing, tears are rolling lately
Went back to years of holding, years of love so carefree
Yes it happened slowly, happened to me slowly
Feels like I've lost my mind
Feels like I'm out of time
Feels like I've lost my mind
Feels like we're out of time
Show me a place where pain is banished out of season
Soothing waters thousand incessant flames of reason
I know one day truth will return to keep her promise
I wait impatiently for justice in her kiss
Feels like I've lost my mind
Feels like I'm out of time
Feels like I've lost my mind
Feels like we're out of time
We're out of time
Over and over in your mind wondering if you could change things
Do things differently and everybody makes mistakes
I suppose as long as I learn from my mistakes
With every situation I find myself in whether difficult
I tend to just think about myself I never knew before
Hopefully in the long run that's for the best
Oh Oh Oh
It happened slowly
Happened to me slowly
Yes the tears are flowing
Tears are rolling lately
Went back to years of holding, years of love so carefree
Yes it happened slowly, happened to me slowly
Oh it happened slowly
Oh it happened slowly
Oh it happened slowly
Oh it happened slowly
Oh it happened slowly
Oh it happened slowly
Oh it happened slowly
Oh it happened slowly
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra's rendition of Leon Russell's "Georgia on My Mind" is a soulful interpretation of the classic song. The lyrics describe remorse and regret after a failed relationship. The singer is leaving his lover, but as he does so, she gives him no indication that she wants him to stay. He realizes too late that he wants to start over with her and asks if he can change his mind.
The singer's feelings of confusion and doubt are evident, and the repetition of the phrase "I would like to start all over again" emphasizes his desire to fix things. The use of the phrase "change my mind" further highlights his indecision and insecurity. The orchestra's arrangement of the song adds to its emotional weight, with the mournful horns and somber piano underscoring the lyrics' sense of loss and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
She didn't bat an eye, as I packed my bags to leave
She didn't show any emotion when I started to leave
I thought she would cry, or sit around my room and grieve
I expected her to be sad and upset when I left
But oh the girl she fooled me this time
She tricked me and didn't react how I thought she would
Acting like I was the last thing on her mind
She acted as if I wasn't important to her
Now I'd like to start all over again
I wish I could start fresh
I just want to change my mind
I wish I could change my decision to leave
As I took those steps, toward that open door
As I started to leave
Knowing all the time, oh Lord I just didn't wanna go
I knew deep down I didn't want to leave
She didn't give me no sign
She didn't indicate that she wanted me to stay
Nothing that would make me wanna change my mind
She didn't do anything to make me rethink my decision to leave
You know, I was confused, sitting here by myself thinking
I was unsure and lost in my thoughts
Watching you walk to the door and walk away
Seeing you leave
What was I supposed to say change your mind
I didn't know what to say to make you want to stay
Oh I've played my game so many times before
I've made this same mistake before
But people let me tell y'all, that I never reached the door
But I never actually left
Oh the wind it is high tonight
It's a stormy night
I keep lookin' for my baby but she's not in sight
I'm searching for my love but she's not around
And I would like to start all over again
I wish I could start fresh
Baby can I change my mind
Can I take back my decision to leave?
'Cause I would like to start all over again
I want a fresh start with you
Baby can I change my, my mind
Can I take back what I said about leaving?
'Cause I would like to start all over again with you girl
I want a new beginning with you specifically
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Colton Smith, Liam Miller
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