Georgia On My Mind
Hurk.Lee Lyrics
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Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
Oh Georgia Georgia a song of you
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me and other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see the road that road leads back to you
Ooh Georgia oh Georgia no peace I find
Other arms reach out to me...
Yeah I say an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
The song Georgia on my Mind by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell, famously performed by Ray Charles and Hurk.Lee, is a heartfelt tribute to the state of Georgia in the United States. The lyrics speak about the singer's constant thoughts of Georgia and how it remains present in their dreams and thoughts regardless of where they are in the world. The opening line, "Georgia Georgia the whole day through," sets the tone for the rest of the song - the singer is consumed by thoughts of Georgia and experiences a sense of restlessness as they long to be there. The song continues on to describe how the memories of Georgia are like an old sweet song that constantly keeps the singer connected to their beloved state.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the idea of being pulled away from Georgia by other people and opportunities, but ultimately comes to the realization that they will always be tied to the state. The lines "Other arms reach out to me and other eyes smile tenderly" hint at the singer being tempted by alternate options, but the final line "Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind" reinforces the fact that Georgia will always be the singer's home and no other place or person can replace it.
Overall, Georgia on my Mind is a beautiful and introspective song that celebrates the deep connections we have to the places we call home. Its nostalgic and melancholic tone has made it a popular classic that has been covered by countless artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia Georgia the whole day through
Throughout the day, Georgia is always on my mind.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
The memory of Georgia is kept alive by a beloved song.
Oh Georgia Georgia a song of you
A beautiful song that reminds me of Georgia and its beauty.
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
This song is as sweet and clear as the moonlight that shines through the pines.
Other arms reach out to me and other eyes smile tenderly
Even though others show me affection, I can't forget about Georgia.
Still in peaceful dreams I see the road that road leads back to you
Even in my dreams, I see the road that leads me back to Georgia.
Ooh Georgia oh Georgia no peace I find
I can't find peace of mind because I am constantly thinking about Georgia.
Yeah I say an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
I keep repeating that an old sweet song reminds me of Georgia and its beauty.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL GRAFTON HILL, JOHN DAVID SHEARD
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