Georgia on My Mind
Count Basie Sidemen 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 lyrics to Count Basie Sidemen's song "Georgia On My Mind" are a heartfelt tribute to Georgia, the state where Ray Charles grew up. The first two lines of the song, "Georgia, the whole day through, just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind," highlight the constant presence of the state in the singer's thoughts. Despite being far away, the memory of Georgia remains with him, comforting and familiar.
Later verses of the song speak of the singer's longing for Georgia, describing it as a peaceful and idyllic place where he can find solace. He dreams of the roads leading back to Georgia and the warmth of its people. The final line, "Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind," suggests that the memory of Georgia will always remain with him as a deeply cherished and important part of his life.
Overall, "Georgia On My Mind" is a powerful tribute to a place that holds deep personal significance for the singer. The lyrics are full of heartfelt emotion and paint a vivid picture of the state's beauty and the important role that it continues to play in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia
My thoughts drift to the state of Georgia
Georgia, the whole day through
My mind is consumed with thoughts of Georgia for the entire day
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
The memory of a beloved song about Georgia lingers in my thoughts
Georgia, a song of you
The song I am thinking of is about you, Georgia
Comes as sweet and clean as moonlight through the pines
The melody is pure and beautiful, much like the moonlight shining through a forest of pine trees
Other arms reach to to me
Other people try to comfort me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Other people show me kindness with their gaze
Still in peaceful dreams I see the roads leads back to you
Even in my dreams, I am led back to you without any trouble or strife
Georgia, no peace I find
No matter how hard I try to forget, I can never find peace from thoughts of Georgia
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
The same timeless song continually reminds me of Georgia and my longing to be there
Lyrics © CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
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