Georgia On My Mind
D.J. Chill Lyrics
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A short time later they all watched in awe and all of a sudden I'm here
She was also my father so I hardly got to see her
I was afraid of the dark, but it was only 'cause I was a believer
I was told when I was two years old
She swore that I would be special
I took a good look around and thought
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
When they ask me where I'm from
I'm proud to say that I'm your son
I'm movin' on using mostly dirt roads until I find my way
Campbellton Road, can't forget Cascade or remember both MLK
There's somethin' about Atlanta, doesn't cease to amaze me
Oh, after all you even raised the people that raised me
And my old man is very dead, can't be mad now why bother?
And you have been my mother nature also my godfather
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
When they ask me where I'm from
I'm proud to say that I'm your son
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
When they ask me where I'm from
I'm proud to say that I'm your son
The lyrics to D.J. Chill's "Georgia on My Mind" is a deeply personal and intimate portrayal of his journey growing up in Georgia. The first few lines take us back to his beginnings, when he was just an idea in his mother's mind. He goes on to share that he hardly knew his mother since she was also his father. The line "I was afraid of the dark, but it was only 'cause I was a believer" suggests that he might have had a difficult upbringing and had to rely on his faith to get through it.
He then recalls being told at the age of two that he would be something special. Even though he might have started on dirt roads, he had faith that the city (Atlanta) would help him make something of himself. He highlights the importance of his home state, Georgia, by saying "Georgia, you'll always be home to me" and acknowledges that it is a reciprocal relationship- he belongs to Georgia just as much as Georgia belongs to him. He credits Atlanta for raising him and shaping him into the person he is today.
The lyrics then take a sombre turn as he talks about his father being dead and how Georgia has been a mother nature and godfather to him. This is a powerful statement and highlights the complexities of his relationship with his mother and father.
Overall, the song is an emotional rollercoaster that touches on the highs and lows of growing up in Georgia. It is a nostalgic reflection on his journey that celebrates the role that his home state has played in shaping him.
Line by Line Meaning
Back down memory lane, I began as my mother's bright idea
Reflecting on the past, I started as a vision of my mother's imagination
A short time later they all watched in awe and all of a sudden I'm here
Soon after, others witnessed my mother's dream become a reality and I existed
She was also my father so I hardly got to see her
Since my mother was both my parent figures, I lacked the opportunity to spend much time with her
I was afraid of the dark, but it was only 'cause I was a believer
As a young child, I feared the darkness but it was only because I had faith in things I couldn't clearly see
I was told when I was two years old
At the age of two, I was informed
She swore that I would be special
My mother promised that I would possess unique qualities
I took a good look around and thought
After surveying my surroundings, I pondered
Don't worry mama this city's gonna help ya
Relax mother, this city will contribute to my success
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia, you will forever be where I feel most comfortable and belong
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
I am a part of Georgia and it is also a part of me
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 glad to proclaim that I am your child
I'm movin' on using mostly dirt roads until I find my way
I am forging ahead utilizing unpaved roads until I discover my path
Campbellton Road, can't forget Cascade or remember both MLK
I cannot overlook Campbellton Road, Cascade, or hold onto the memories of both MLK's
There's somethin' about Atlanta, doesn't cease to amaze me
There is something special about Atlanta that keeps me in awe
Oh, after all you even raised the people that raised me
You even played a role in raising the individuals who in turn raised me
And my old man is very dead, can't be mad now why bother?
My father is no longer alive, and holding onto anger is pointless
And you have been my mother nature also my godfather
You have fulfilled the role of both my mother and father figure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Guy, Homer Steinweiss, Leon Michels, Nick Movshon, Thomas Brenneck, Thomas Callaway
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