Georgia on My Mind
Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band Lyrics
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Think I got somethin' on my mind
I think I got somethin' on my mind, girl
I think I got something on my mind
Ohhh, can ya hear me
Ohhh, can ya hear me
Gonna love you honey, never gonna leave you
Gonna love you honey, never gonna leave you
Gonna love you honey, never gonna leave you
Mmmm
Oh ya
Mmmm
Ya ya
Mmm
Ya ya
Ohh ohh
Ya Ya
I think I got somethin' on my mind, girl
I think I got somethin' on my mind
I think I got somethin' on my mind, girl
I think I got somethin' on my mind
Oooo
Oooo
Can ya hear me
Mmmm
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm
Ya ya
Mmm, mmm
Ya ya
The lyrics to "Georgia On My Mind" by Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band speak to the pain of losing a loved one. The repetition of "When I lost my baby (baby) / I almost lost my mind" emphasizes the devastation caused by the breakup. The singer's mind is "in a spin" since their beloved has left them behind. Seeking solace, they turn to a gypsy to have their fortune read. However, the news is not good, and the gypsy informs the singer that the baby has left for good.
The use of a fortune teller adds to the song's sense of despair and uncertainty. The singer is searching for answers and comfort, but even the gypsy cannot provide that. The final lines, "She said 'Your baby's left you' / 'This time she's gone for good'," suggest a finality to the breakup that is difficult to bear.
Overall, "Georgia On My Mind" is a powerful song that captures the raw emotion of heartbreak through its evocative lyrics and haunting melody.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lost my baby (baby)
The singer sings about how he almost went crazy when he lost his beloved partner.
I almost lost my mind
The loss of his lover almost made him lose his sanity.
My head is in a spin since she's left me behind
The singer's mind has been in disarray since his lover departed from him.
I went to see the gypsy
The singer went to a fortune-teller to seek some answers during his trying time.
And had my fortune read
He asked the fortune-teller to make some predictions about his future, hoping for some insight or wisdom.
I hung my head in sorrow when she said what she said
The singer felt an overwhelming feeling of sadness and despair after hearing the fortune-teller's predictions.
Well, I can tell you, people (people)
The singer is addressing his listeners when he says this.
The news was not so good
The fortune-teller's news was not what he was hoping for.
She said "Your baby's left you"
The fortune-teller revealed that the singer's lover had left him.
"This time she's gone for good" (gone for good)
The fortune-teller indicated that his lover would not be returning to him again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOEL POLUCK
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