Georgia on My Mind
James Brown & The Famous Flames Lyrics


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Georgia, oh Georgia
No, no, no, no, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

I said a Georgia, heh
Maybe it's because I'm from Augusta, Georgia
A song, a song of you
Comes so sweet and clear
Like the moonlight through the pines
Oh now

Other arms will reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you, yeah

Georgia, yeah, Georgia
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind, sing the song

Other arms reach out to me
And other eyes will smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you, oh, oh

Georgia, Georgia
Yeah
No, no whoa
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia, my hometown, on my mind





Oh Georgia, mhm

Overall Meaning

In the opening lines of James Brown's "Body Heat Part 1," the singer references the popular song "Georgia on My Mind," by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell. Brown sings, "Georgia, oh Georgia / No, no, no, no, no peace I find / Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind." The lyrics suggest that even though the singer is physically elsewhere and does not find peace, the memories and thoughts of Georgia persist. Brown then adds a personal touch, declaring that he is from Augusta, Georgia, which could explain why the Georgia song resonates so much with him.


The second verse of the song features the singer describing how he sees Georgia even in his dreams. He sings, "Other arms reach out to me / Other eyes smile tenderly / Still in peaceful dreams I see / The road leads back to you." This suggests that the singer has a strong emotional attachment to Georgia, believing that it is home and where he truly belongs. The repeated refrain of "Georgia, yea, Georgia / No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no peace I find / Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind" emphasizes this sentiment.


Overall, "Body Heat Part 1" is a soulful and emotional tribute to James Brown's home state of Georgia. Through his powerful vocal performance, Brown captures the nostalgia, longing, and love that comes with missing a place that means so much to him.


Line by Line Meaning

Georgia, oh Georgia
The state of Georgia, where the singer is from, is constantly on his mind.


No, no, no, no, no peace I find
Even though the singer thinks about Georgia often, he can't find peace or contentment anywhere.


Just an old sweet song keeps
The only thing that brings the singer any comfort is the memory of a sweet song from his past.


Georgia on my mind
The song that the singer remembers is about Georgia, which only reinforces his fascination with the state and his longing to return.


I said a Georgia, heh, maybe it's because
The singer thinks that his preoccupation with Georgia might be because he comes from Augusta, a town located in the state.


A song, a song of you
The song that the singer is thinking of is all about Georgia and what it means to him, which makes it special and memorable.


Comes so sweet and clear
The memory of the song is vivid and clear in the singer's mind, and it brings him joy even though he feels a little sad at the same time.


Like the moonlight through the pines
The singer compares the sweet memory of the song to the beauty and tranquility of moonlight shining through rows of pine trees.


Other arms reach out to me
Even though the singer is surrounded by other people who care about him, he still longs to be back in Georgia where he feels at home.


Other eyes smile tenderly
Those who care about the singer try to make him feel loved and welcome, but his heart belongs in Georgia.


Still in peaceful dreams I see
The singer has dreams of being back in Georgia, where he feels safe, comfortable, and happy.


The road leads back to you, yeah
The singer knows that the only way to find true peace and happiness is to go back to Georgia, where everything makes sense to him.


Georgia, yea, Georgia
The singer is emphasizing his love for Georgia and how much it means to him.


Ahh! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no peace I find
The singer repeats that he cannot find peace or happiness anywhere outside of Georgia, which is where he truly belongs.


Just an old sweet song keeps
The memory of the sweet song from the past is the only thing that gives the singer any solace or comfort.


Georgia, my hometown, on my mind
The singer is thinking about the state of Georgia, which is his beloved hometown and the only place where he wants to be.


Oh Georgia
The singer is expressing his deep love and longing for the state of Georgia and how much it means to him.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell

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