Georgia On My Mind
Earl Hines & Harry Lyrics
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Georgia, the whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
Georgia, a song of you
Comes as sweet and clean as moonlight
Through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you
Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you
Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
On my mind
The lyrics of Earl Hines & Harry's song “Georgia On My Mind” speaks of a love for Georgia that is always present. The story told in this song is about how the state always manages to come to mind, no matter where the singer goes or what they do. Every moment, every day, this old sweet song reminds the singer of Georgia, and the song's melody and lyrics capture the sense of longing and affection that the singer feels for the state.
The lyrics of the song mention the moonlight through the pines, which is a reference to the beauty of the natural landscape of Georgia. The song also mentions how the singer sees other people's arms reach out and their eyes smile tenderly, but in the peaceful dreams the singer still sees the road leading back to Georgia. This is a powerful statement, showing that despite being surrounded by other people and distractions, the singer's heart and mind always find their way back to Georgia, where they can find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia
The state of Georgia, which is about to be the subject of the song to follow.
Georgia, the whole day through
The thought of Georgia stays on the mind all day, without interruption.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
There is a certain song that is old but sweet which constantly reminds the singer of Georgia.
On my mind
The song regarding Georgia is always at the forefront of the singer's thoughts.
Georgia, a song of you
A song is being sung about Georgia, with the focus being on the state itself.
Comes as sweet and clean as moonlight
The song about Georgia is described as having the same purity and sweetness as moonlight.
Through the pines
The song about Georgia makes its way to the singer via the pines trees in the state.
Other arms reach out to me
There are others who show interest in the singer, reaching out to him with open arms.
Other eyes smile tenderly
Other people who cross paths with the singer convey affection and kindness through their eyes.
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in the singer's dreams, he remains at peace knowing Georgia is a part of his life.
The roads leads back to you
Regardless of where the road may take him, it always leads him back to Georgia.
Georgia, no peace I find
If Georgia isn't present in his life, the singer is unable to find any peace.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
Once again, the constant reminder of Georgia is the old but sweet song that plays in the singer's head.
On my mind
The song of Georgia is always present in his thoughts and mind.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia
Reiterating the point that the old and sweet song always brings Georgia to the forefront of his mind.
On my mind
Closing the song with the line that the sweet song of Georgia will always be on his mind.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Najponk Jazz
This video was uploaded in memory of Tony George from Kingston Upon Thames 🇬🇧
Ronald Unkel
Beautiful and touching rendition of this utter soulful classic! Just Dig/Enjoy & Cheers!