Walkin' Back To Georgia
Croce Jim Lyrics
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Walkin' back to Georgia
And I hope she will take me back.
Nothin' in my pockets,
And all I own is on my back.
But she's the girl who said she loved me
On that hot dusty Macon road,
And if she's still around, I'm gonna settle down
Mmm
I'm walkin' back to Georgia;
She's the only one who knows
How it feels when you lose a dream
And how it feels when you dream alone.
She's the girl who said she loved me
On that hot dusty Macon road
And if she's still around, I'm gonna settle down
With that hard lovin' Georgia girl.
Mmm
Georgia can you hear me callin';
I'll be home in just a while.
And if I had to I'd be crawlin'
Just to share another mornin' smile.
You're the girl who said you loved me
On that hot dusty long ago,
And if you're still around, I'm gonna settle down
With you, my hard lovin' Georgia girl.
Mmm
Because I'm walkin' back to Georgia,
And I hope she will take me back.
Nothin' in my pockets
And all I own is on my back.
She's the girl who said she loved me
On that hot, dusty Macon road
And if she's still around, I'm gonna settle down
With that hard lovin' Georgia girl.
Mmm, mmm
In Jim Croce's Walkin' Back To Georgia, the singer is reflecting on his past mistakes and decisions that led him away from the woman he loves. He is now making his way back to Georgia, hoping that she will take him back despite not having any material possessions to bring with him except for the clothes on his back. The lyrics emphasize the strong bond and connection between the singer and Georgia, who is the only one who truly understands how it feels to lose a dream and how it feels to dream alone. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has learned from his mistakes and is ready to settle down with the woman he loves, who had promised him her love on a "hot dusty Macon road" long ago. The song ultimately conveys a sense of nostalgia and longing for the simplicity of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, mmm
Expressing a sound of pleasure or contentment.
Walkin' back to Georgia
Returning to Georgia on foot.
And I hope she will take me back.
Desiring forgiveness and a second chance from someone in Georgia.
Nothin' in my pockets,
Having nothing of material value on oneself.
And all I own is on my back.
Carrying all possessions with oneself.
But she's the girl who said she loved me
Referring to a previous love interest from Georgia who declared love.
On that hot dusty Macon road,
Recalling the location of a past exchange with the love interest.
And if she's still around, I'm gonna settle down
Proclaiming intention to stay with the love interest and create a life together.
With that hard lovin' Georgia girl,
Describing the love interest as intense and passionate.
Georgia can you hear me callin';
Addressing Georgia with a call to listen and pay attention.
I'll be home in just a while.
Assuring that return to Georgia is imminent.
And if I had to I'd be crawlin'
Willingness to go to extremes to be with the love interest.
Just to share another mornin' smile.
Emphasizing the joy and love that comes from being with the love interest in Georgia.
You're the girl who said you loved me
Addressing the love interest directly as the one who once professed love.
On that hot dusty long ago,
Reflecting on a past shared memory with the love interest.
And if you're still around, I'm gonna settle down
Reiterating the commitment and desire to build a life with the love interest.
With you, my hard lovin' Georgia girl.
Affirming the intense love and passion for the Georgia love interest.
Because I'm walkin' back to Georgia,
Stating that the journey to Georgia is already in progress.
And I hope she will take me back.
Reiterating the hope for reconciliation with the Georgia love interest.
Nothin' in my pockets
Repeating the lack of material possessions on oneself.
And all I own is on my back.
Emphasizing that all possessions are being carried.
She's the girl who said she loved me
Reminding the audience of the past declaration of love by the Georgia love interest.
On that hot, dusty Macon road
Recalling the specific location of the past exchange with the Georgia love interest.
And if she's still around, I'm gonna settle down
Reaffirming the intention to stay and create a life with the Georgia love interest.
With that hard lovin' Georgia girl.
Describing the love interest as intense, passionate and worthy of settling down with.
Mmm, mmm
Expressing a sound of pleasure or contentment.
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Written by: JAMES CROCE
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