Georgia on My Mind
Monro Matt Lyrics
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The whole day through (the whole day through)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I'm say Georgia, Georgia
A song of you (a song of you)
Comes as sweet and clear
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
I said Georgia, oh Georgia
No peace I find (peace I find)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Woah, Georgia, Georgia
No peace, no peace I find
Just an old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I said just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Monro Matt's "Georgia On My Mind" is a love letter to the state of Georgia. The song conjures up images of the state's natural beauty, like moonlight streaming through the pines. The singer reveals that, no matter where he goes or who he meets, Georgia is never far from his thoughts. He sings of peaceful dreams in which he travels back to Georgia, and of how other arms reaching out to him or other eyes smiling tenderly cannot take the place of his beloved Georgia.
The song speaks to the deep connection many feel to the places they call home. It is a touching tribute to the state of Georgia, and the way in which it stays with those who love it long after they have left. The repetition of the phrase 'Just an old sweet song / Keeps Georgia on my mind' cements the idea that no matter how far the singer roams, he will always remember the state that holds his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, Georgia
The state of Georgia captures my thoughts and emotions
The whole day through (the whole day through)
From sunrise to sunset, my mind is preoccupied with thoughts of Georgia
Just an old sweet song
A simple and familiar melody that reminds me of Georgia
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
Continuously reminds me of Georgia and its significance to me
A song of you (a song of you)
A song that stems from my love and affection for Georgia
Comes as sweet and clear
The song is clear and resonates with my feelings for Georgia
As moonlight through the pines
The song's sweetness is similar to the beauty of moonlight shining through the trees in Georgia
Other arms reach out to me
Although other opportunities arise, my thoughts and heart remain in Georgia
Other eyes smile tenderly
People outside of Georgia show affection towards me, but it cannot compare to what I feel for Georgia
Still in peaceful dreams I see
My subconscious mind imagines myself returning to Georgia, which brings me peace
The road leads back to you
My heart and mind's journey will eventually lead me back to Georgia
No peace I find (peace I find)
Although it brings me comfort, my constant thoughts about Georgia also make me feel restless
Woah, Georgia, Georgia
An expression of my love and passion for Georgia
Just an old, sweet song
Reaffirms that the song is simple and timeless, like my connection to Georgia
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
My thoughts and emotions about Georgia never fade away
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Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
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