Why Georgia
John Mayer (Rock) Lyrics
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Kind of morning that lasts all afternoon
Just stuck inside the gloom
4 more exits to my apartment but
I am tempted to keep the car in drive
And leave it all behind
Cause I wonder sometimes
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?
I rent a room and I fill the spaces with
Wood in places to make it feel like home
But all I feel's alone
It might be a quarter life crisis
Or just the stirring in my soul
Either way I wonder sometimes
About the outcome
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?
So what, so I've got a smile on
But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head
Don't believe me
Don't believe me
When I say I've got it down
Everybody is just a stranger but
That's the danger in going my own way
I guess it's the price I have to pay
Still "everything happens for a reason"
Is no reason not to ask myself
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?
In "Why Georgia," John Mayer explores the universal yet deeply personal questions of purpose and meaning in life. The song begins with Mayer driving on the highway, feeling stuck in a gloomy state of mind. He is tempted to keep driving and leave everything behind, reflecting on the uncertainty of his life and wondering if he is living it right. He questions the outcome of living without direction, of not knowing what you want, and of living a still verdict-less life.
Mayer then speaks about renting a room and filling it with wood to make it feel like home, but despite this, he feels alone. He wonders if it's a quarter-life crisis or an awakening in his soul that causes these feelings. He reflects on the fact that everyone is just a stranger, which can be dangerous when going one's own way, but acknowledges the price he has to pay. Lastly, he talks about how he believes that everything happens for a reason but reminds himself that it's no reason not to ask if he's living his life right or if he should rethink his decisions.
Overall, "Why Georgia" is a relatable and honest song that asks some of life's most significant questions, ultimately encouraging the listener to live intentionally and with purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I am driving up 85 in the
I am driving on Route 85 on this particular day
Kind of morning that lasts all afternoon
It's a morning that has gone on for so long that it almost seems like it'll last all day
Just stuck inside the gloom
I am feeling weighed down by my sadness
4 more exits to my apartment but
I'm getting closer to my apartment even though I'm uncertain about going there
I am tempted to keep the car in drive
I am considering not stopping and driving away instead
And leave it all behind
To escape everything that is troubling me
Cause I wonder sometimes
I question my life and its direction
About the outcome
I'm not sure of what will happen in my future
Of a still verdictless life
There's no definite decision or outcome to my life's situation
Am I living it right?
I'm uncertain about whether my way of living is correct
Why, why Georgia, why?
Why do I feel this way, why Georgia?
I rent a room and I fill the spaces with
In my spare time, I occupy my apartment's space with
Wood in places to make it feel like home
I'm using wood in a bid to create a sense of home in my apartment
But all I feel's alone
However, I still feel alone, regardless of how much I keep busy
It might be a quarter-life crisis
This angst and confusion might be a normal occurrence for someone my age
Or just the stirring in my soul
Alternatively, it could be a deep yearning from within me
Either way I wonder sometimes
Nonetheless, I still contemplate
About the outcome
I am not sure what the future holds
Of a still verdictless life
My life lacks direction, and there is no definite outcome
Am I living it right?
I'm questioning if I'm on the right path
Why, why Georgia, why?
Georgia, Why are things like this for me?
So what, so I've got a smile on
Even though I may seem happy outwardly
But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head
I'm nervous about my thoughts being irrational
Don't believe me
Please don't take my external appearance for granted
Don't believe me
Another warning not to misunderstand my state of mind
When I say I've got it down
When I say everything is great
Everybody is just a stranger but
Everyone seems to be just another random person I don't know
That's the danger in going my own way
But going my own way doesn't come without risks
I guess it's the price I have to pay
However, I acknowledge that there is a price to pay for living the life I choose
Still "everything happens for a reason"
I believe that everything is connected and happens for a reason
Is no reason not to ask myself
Even with this belief I think it's essential to evaluate myself
Am I living it right?
I question my way of life again
Am I living it right?
Same as before
Am I living it right?
Yet, I am still asking the same question
Why, why Georgia, why?
Why am I facing these challenges in Georgia?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER
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Shoozy
I am driving up
85 in the
Kind of morning that
Lasts all afternoon
I'm just stuck inside the gloom
Four more exits to
My apartment but
I am tempted to
Keep the car in drive
And leave it all behind
'Cause I wonder sometimes
About the outcome
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia why?
I rent a room and I
Fill the spaces with
Wooden places to
Make it feel like home
But all I feel's alone
It might be a quarter life crisis
Or just a stirring in my soul
Either way
I wonder sometimes about the outcome
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia why?
So what so I've got a smile on
But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head
Don't believe me
Don't believe me
When I say I've got it down
Everybody is
Just a stranger but
That's the danger in
Going my own way
I guess it's a price I have to pay
Still
"Everything happens
For a reason"
Is no reason not to ask myself
If I'm living it right
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, tell me why
Why, why Georgia why?
Teacher Vy Javier
I am driving up 85 in the
Kind of morning that lasts all afternoon
I'm just stuck inside the gloom
4 more exits to my apartment but
I am tempted to keep the car in drive
And leave it all behind
'Cause I wonder sometimes
About the outcome
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?
I rent a room and I fill the spaces with
Wood in places to make it feel like home
But all I feel's alone
It might be a quarter life crisis
Or just the stirring in my soul
Either way I wonder sometimes
About the outcome
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?
So what, so I've got a smile on
But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head
Don't believe me
Don't believe me
When I say I've got it down
Everybody is just a stranger but
That's the danger in going my own way
I guess it's the price I have to pay
Still "everything happens for a reason"
Is no reason not to ask myself if I
Am living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, tell me why,
Why, why Georgia, why?
Mark Mccormick
If you really listen to these lyrics, they are very profound in thought. Mayer doesn't really get enough credit for how excellent his song writing ability is
Frankie Gee
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Frankie Gee
这是一个非常好的观察，我同意
Organic Life
He did win a bunch of Grammys
Cherokee Peach
Absolutely
Tammy Leeder Whitaker
His storytelling is amazing. What a storyteller! Listened to John since he first began recording. Great MUSIC. Makes my 💓 smile!
James Henry
John Mayer is getting me thru these interesting times
Capt Mrca
I had a friend who could play the shit outta this on guitar. Was very inspiring to watch, turned me onto Mayer as a guitarist as well. Mad respect for this song and Mayer and all you other fans.
postcardsfromj
My favourite song from 'Room for Squares'... Can't believe it's been 16 years since this album was released. Happy sweet 16, JM! ❤
Andreas Hoppe
John Mayers song writing skills are insane.