Georgia on My Mind
Eric Clapton / Steve Winwood Lyrics
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It's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia yeah, oh Georgia, a song of love
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me, yeah
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Oh I said Georgia, Georgia yeah, a song of love
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me, child (?)
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Oh I said Georgia, oh oh Georgia yeah yeah, a song of love
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines, oh my my
I said it's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind, yeah yeah
In this song, Steve Winwood sings about his longing for Georgia. He repeats the word "Georgia" throughout the song, expressing the idea that the state is always on his mind. He feels a strong connection to Georgia, as it represents a place of peace and love to him. Winwood compares Georgia to an "old sweet song" that keeps playing in his head, which could suggest that his love for the state is long-lasting and never fades away. He describes the song of love that represents Georgia as being as sweet and clear as moonlight shining through the pines.
The repetition of the phrase "other arms reach out to me" and "other eyes smile tenderly" suggests that Winwood may be in a difficult situation or struggling with a decision. Despite other options, he still dreams of returning to Georgia, which he sees as his true home. The road that leads back to Georgia is a symbol of Winwood's desire to return to a place where he feels at peace and surrounded by love.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, oh Georgia, no peace I find
I find no peace while I think or sing of Georgia
It's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind
Although it's just a simple and sweet song, it constantly reminds me of Georgia
Georgia yeah, oh Georgia, a song of love
Georgia is a place of love and affection for me
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
The beauty and clarity of Georgia is as enchanting as the moonlight passing through the pine trees
Other arms reach out to me, yeah
Although other people try to comfort me, my thoughts still go back to Georgia
Other eyes smile tenderly
Others may try to show me kindness, but my heart belongs to Georgia
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my dreams, I am at peace when I think of Georgia
The road leads back to you
No matter where I go, my heart will always lead me back to Georgia
Oh I said Georgia, Georgia yeah, a song of love
I sing about Georgia with affection and love in my heart
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
The song about Georgia is as beautiful and clear as the moonlight through the pine trees
Other arms reach out to me, child (?)
Others may try to comfort me, but I am still longing for Georgia
Other eyes smile tenderly
Although others may offer me kindness, my heart still yearns for Georgia
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my dreams, I feel at peace when I think of Georgia
The road leads back to you
No matter where I go, I will always come back to Georgia
Oh I said Georgia, oh oh Georgia yeah yeah, a song of love
Once again, I express my affection and love for Georgia
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines, oh my my
Georgia's beauty is as pure and enchanting as the moonlight through the pines
I said it's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind, yeah yeah
Although the song is old and simple, it still keeps my thoughts and memories of Georgia alive
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL GRAFTON HILL, JOHN DAVID SHEARD
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