Georgia On My Mind
Nelson Willie Lyrics
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An' just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Georgia, Georgia, a song of you,
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines.
Other arms reach out to me;
Other eyes smile tenderly.
The road leads back to you.
Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
On my mind.
On my mind.
On my mind.
On my mind.
On my mind.
On my mind.
On my mind.
On my mind.
"Georgia On My Mind" is a song composed by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Stuart Gorrell. The song gained its popularity thanks to its iconic recording by Ray Charles in 1960, but it was originally written in 1930. The song is about the state of Georgia, in the United States, and it has been recognized as the official state song of Georgia since 1979.
In Nelson Willie's version, the lyrics depict the strong emotional connection the singer has with Georgia. Georgia is on his mind the whole day through, and just an old sweet song reminds him of her. The song that comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines evokes the beauty and serenity of the state. The singer is torn between his desire to stay in Georgia and the pull of other arms and eyes that reach for him. Ultimately, he finds no peace except for his old sweet song, which keeps him yearning for Georgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through.
Georgia, the beautiful state, stays on my mind constantly.
An' just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
The memories associated with Georgia are reminiscent of an old sweet song that I keep humming time and again.
Georgia, Georgia, a song of you,
The very thought of Georgia engenders a sweet melody in my heart.
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines.
The beauty of Georgia feels like sweet and clear moonlight filtering through pines.
Other arms reach out to me;
Even though other people extend their love and affection towards me,
Other eyes smile tenderly.
And I witness other loving eyes beaming at me,
Still in peaceful dreams I see,
In my peaceful dreams, I see only one thing,
The road leads back to you.
A road that leads me back to Georgia alone.
Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find.
However, I find no peace when I think of Georgia.
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
My solace and only consolation is the recollection of that old sweet song about Georgia that has been on my mind for ages.
On my mind.
It's the only thing that is running through my mind.
On my mind.
It's the only thing that is running through my mind.
On my mind.
It's the only thing that is running through my mind.
On my mind.
It's the only thing that is running through my mind.
Lyrics © CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
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@duzthissmellinfected
I've never understood why this song pulled so much emotion out of me. It makes me cry. I'm never been to Georgia and I have no ties there.
@iloveFreedom.
Maybe conjours up our home/ inner child/ peace/ comfort/ garden nostalgia memories( does 4 me) 😊🌸
@liliandalundh6825
Wonderbar, I crying. Willie Nelson has a voice I like very much
@liliandalundh6825
❤😂😮
@michellehill1780
Texas girl .He married a woman who was from Texas and their family lived down the road where I grew up. Never met him but knew some of the relatives he married into.
@thefakestbrandon
He'll, I was born and raised in Rural Georgia. If this song does that to you and you're not even from the state, you can imagine the effect it has on me.
@sherjames87
I listened to this song many nights as a kid trying to go to sleep. It has always been a calming presence for me. Tonight, it just started playing on my phone that was laying on the counter….all by itself. I needed to hear this tonight. The good Lord blessed us with one of a kind in Willie Nelson. Always my favorite ❤️
@drumcircler
I was with you all the way until you inserted your fictional deity. Willie gets the credit, not your imaginary friend.
@elbisnopserton9052
@Old Uncle Bob
In the words of Rodney King "Can't we just get along?"
I don't know who said "Live and Let Live" originally but that's a good one too.
You shouldn't shame someone from something you aren't certain of.
Carry on. 🕺
@Splinter8859
Grew up with this album, my parents had a pioneer stereo with big clear speakers. Bloody marvellous. Stardust memories