The 14 track CD, entitled the Road to Escondido, was produced and recorded by the duo in August 2005 in California. The resulting music defies being labeled into any one category, but instead finds influence across the spectrum of blues, rock, country and folk. A hybrid sound that is unique musically, while still bearing the signature styles of Cale and Clapton recognized by fans around the world. The songs are warm and rich, with deep flowing rhythms, yet use an economy of words to express much.
Heads In Georgia
J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton Lyrics
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But my feet is California bound
Well, my heads in Georgia
But my feet is California bound
Cause that good lookin' woman I've got
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
Well, we ride them ol' freight trains
While we ride them ol' freight trains
And wreck them automobiles
Cause that good lookin' woman is tied
Under these ol' Georgia [?]
And that lonesome ol' highway
It seems to be our way, no doubt
And that lonesome ol' highway
It seems to be our way no doubt
Cause that good lookin' woman and me
And we're just hangin' out
Movin' trains and aeroplanes
Is all we do
I'm runnin' right behind her
Just like she wants me to
Makes me no difference
When all is said and done
Anyways into the setting sun
Well, my heads in Georgia
But my feet is California bound
Cause that good lookin' woman I've got
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
Well, my heads in Georgia
But my feet is California bound
Well, my heads in Georgia
But my feet is California bound
Cause that good lookin' woman I've got
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
Cause that good lookin' woman I've got
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
Good lookin' woman I've got
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
In the song "Heads in Georgia" by J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton, the singer is torn between his home state of Georgia and California, where his lover wants to go. He explains that although he is physically in Georgia, his mind and heart are set on California because his "good lookin' woman" wishes to leave Georgia. They travel by freight trains and automobiles, and the lonesome highway seems to be their way of life. The singer repeats the phrase "Heads in Georgia, feet in California" to emphasize the internal struggle he experiences between staying in his home state or following his love to a new place.
J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton co-wrote "Heads in Georgia" and featured the song on their 2006 album "The Road to Escondido." The song is a catchy, upbeat track that features bluesy guitar riffs from Clapton and Cale's distinctive vocal style. The lyrics suggest a sense of restlessness and the desire to escape, which is a common theme in Cale's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my heads in Georgia
Although physically present in Georgia, mentally caught up with the thought of leaving this town behind.
But my feet is California bound
Despite the current location, the desire to move to California is strong.
Cause that good lookin' woman I've got
The woman in question has played a significant role in decision-making towards moving to California.
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
The ultimate goal of moving is to leave the current town and start afresh in California.
Well, we ride them ol' freight trains
The journey to California involves unconventional modes of transportation such as freight trains.
And wreck them automobiles
The journey is not without setbacks, and sometimes, they have to switch to automobiles to get to their destination.
Cause that good lookin' woman is tied
The woman is committed to this adventure to California and decides to stick to it despite the challenges along the way.
Under these ol' Georgia [?]
The continuity of the thought in this line is unclear, but the focus is still on the woman in question and the decision to move to California.
And that lonesome ol' highway
The highway to California is long and often devoid of company, leading to a sense of loneliness.
It seems to be our way, no doubt
Regardless of the loneliness, the highway to California is the chosen path and will be followed through.
Cause that good lookin' woman and me
The woman and him are companions on this journey, both working towards achieving the goal of leaving Georgia for California.
And we're just hangin' out
They are spending time together while on this journey to California, enjoying each other's company.
Movin' trains and aeroplanes
More unconventional modes of transportation mentioned, further emphasizing the willingness to take any route necessary to reach California.
Is all we do
The journey to California is all-consuming, and their focus is entirely on making it to their destination.
I'm runnin' right behind her
He follows the woman in question, indicating that he trusts and supports her in this journey.
Just like she wants me to
The trust and support go both ways, indicating that the woman also trusts and values his presence on this adventure.
Makes me no difference
The challenges faced along the journey do not phase him, making no difference to the ultimate goal of reaching California.
When all is said and done
At the end of this journey to California, the challenges and hardships faced will be a thing of the past.
Anyways into the setting sun
Regardless of the setbacks faced on this journey, the movement towards the setting sun symbolizes the willingness to persevere and achieve the ultimate goal, which is to start anew in California.
Cause that good lookin' woman I've got
The woman is still the driving force behind the decision to move to California.
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
The ultimate goal is still to leave Georgia and start afresh in California with the support and companionship of the woman in question.
Good lookin' woman I've got
The woman is still a significant force in his journey to California, determining his motivation to leave Georgia behind.
Wants to leave this Georgia Town
The repetition of this line further emphasizes the ultimate objective of embarking on this journey - to leave Georgia and start afresh in California.
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Written by: J.J. CALE
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