Georgia on My Mind
D.E. Criss Lyrics
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I never cared my youth
You don't have to be sorry
Im just telling my history
That one without ending
I can't believe it's mine
Im blocked in my mind
If really i got one
Why we can't dive in the flames
Why we have to feel pain
And to be slaves
I'm not pretending to be sad
I just think I'm not fine
You're sunk to the neck
There's no placebos to scape
You need to leave to log out
Load on your back
With the force to don't look
What you left behind
Why we can't fly through the skyes
Why we can't dive in the flames
Why we have to feel pain
And to be slaves
Why we can't fly through the skyes
Why we can't dive in the flames
Why we have to feel pain
And to be slaves
The lyrics to D.E. Criss's "Georgia On My Mind" express the singer’s musings on life, youth, and the limitations of humanity. He begins by confessing his indifference to his youth, and that he simply wants to share his history. However, he also notes that his personal history feels never-ending and overwhelming. He feels trapped in his own mind, therefore, creating a sense of ambiguity as to whether or not he has a mind at all.
He then goes on to question the limitations of human existence. He wonders why people can’t fly through the skies or dive into flames, and why they must endure pain and be slaves to their emotions. He acknowledges that he’s not trying to pretend to be sad or depressed, but he simply feels that something is not quite right. He feels like he’s sinking in quicksand, and that there are no placebos or quick fixes to escape the feeling of being weighed down.
Overall, the lyrics to "Georgia On My Mind" are introspective and thought-provoking. They touch on the complexities of the human experience and the struggle to find purpose and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to tell you the truth
I feel the need to be honest with you
I never cared my youth
My past doesn't matter to me
You don't have to be sorry
Don't apologize, I'm just sharing my story
Im just telling my history
I'm recounting my past experiences
That one without ending
It seems like my past has no conclusion
I can't believe it's mine
It's hard to accept that these experiences belong to me
Im blocked in my mind
My thoughts and emotions are trapped
If really i got one
If I even have a mind
Why we can't fly through the skyes
Why can't we experience ultimate freedom
Why we can't dive in the flames
Why can't we take risks and live dangerously
Why we have to feel pain
Why do we have to suffer
And to be slaves
And be controlled by external forces
I'm not pretending to be sad
I'm not faking my emotional state
I just think I'm not fine
I just don't feel well
You're sunk to the neck
You're deeply immersed in a situation
There's no placebos to scape
There are no easy solutions or ways to escape
You need to leave to log out
You need to physically remove yourself from the situation
Load on your back
The burden on your shoulders
With the force to don't look
The strength to not look back
What you left behind
What you've left in the past
Why we can't fly through the skyes
Why can't we experience ultimate freedom
Why we can't dive in the flames
Why can't we take risks and live dangerously
Why we have to feel pain
Why do we have to suffer
And to be slaves
And be controlled by external forces
Why we can't fly through the skyes
Why can't we experience ultimate freedom
Why we can't dive in the flames
Why can't we take risks and live dangerously
Why we have to feel pain
Why do we have to suffer
And to be slaves
And be controlled by external forces
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Julián Silva Pérez
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Chris Whiteman
Arrangement available here: https://www.musicnotes.com/l/5tvMF
Arsen Dolboev
Amazing sense of melody performed by Chris with a beautiful harmonic frame.
Chris Whiteman
Thank you Arsen!
frankvaleron
Super Chris. I keep discovering more of your old videos and they all help me so much, as well as just being beautiful to listen to
Chris Whiteman
Thank you Frank!
Larry
I like this !! Big fan of your music.
Chris Whiteman
Thank you!
Ray Fantastico
I bought the sheet music. The chord chart diagrams in the measures really speeds up learning. Great arrangement. Thanks!
Chris Whiteman
Thanks for your support Ray!
Jim Okkema
Great arrangement. I bought the sheet music several years ago and would work on it off and on. Every time I come back to it I learn more about jazz harmony.