On My Mind
S Jay Lyrics
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A short time later they all watched in awe and all of a sudden I'm here
She was also my father so I hardly got to see her
I was afraid of the dark, but it was only 'cause I was a believer
I was told when I was two years old
She swore that I would be special
I took a good look around and thought
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
When they ask me where I'm from
I'm proud to say that I'm your son
I'm movin' on using mostly dirt roads until I find my way
Campbellton Road, can't forget Cascade or remember both MLK
There's somethin' about Atlanta, doesn't cease to amaze me
Oh, after all you even raised the people that raised me
And my old man is very dead, can't be mad now why bother?
And you have been my mother nature also my godfather
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
When they ask me where I'm from
I'm proud to say that I'm your son
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
When they ask me where I'm from
I'm proud to say that I'm your son
The lyrics of S Jay's song "On My Mind" are a reflection of the artist's deep connection to his home state of Georgia. The song begins with a reference to his beginnings as his mother's idea, and how he came into the world to the wonder of those around him. However, his closeness to his father is complicated by the fact that his mother was also his father, making it difficult for him to see her. The artist also talks about his fear of the dark, which he attributes to his beliefs as a child.
The song then moves on to S Jay's strong attachment to his home state of Georgia, and how he feels that the city has helped him. S Jay references several iconic Atlanta roads, such as Campbellton Road and Cascade, indicating the importance of these places to him. The artist reflects on the fact that Georgia, particularly Atlanta, has continued to amaze him, and that the city even raised the people who raised him.
S Jay's gratitude to his state and its people is evident in the chorus of the song, where he acknowledges that Georgia will always be home to him, and that he is proud to be from the state. The reference to his mother also acting as his godfather, in addition to being his mother nature, speaks to the importance of family and community in S Jay's life.
Overall, the lyrics of "On My Mind" convey S Jay's deep connection to his roots, and his appreciation for the places and people who have shaped him into the person he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Back down memory lane, I began as my mother's bright idea
I trace my beginnings to my mother’s desire, as I take a trip down memory lane
A short time later they all watched in awe and all of a sudden I'm here
Within a short period of time, everyone stood in amazement at how I had suddenly arrived on the scene
She was also my father, so I hardly got to see her
As my mother was also my father, I had little opportunity to spend time with her
I was afraid of the dark, but it was only 'cause I was a believer
I used to fear the darkness, but only because of my beliefs at that time
I was told when I was two years old, she swore that I would be special
My mother had instilled in me from a tender age that I was destined for greatness
I took a good look around and thought, Don't worry mama this city's gonna help ya
Looking around, I was confident that the city would play a significant role in my success, and I encouraged my mother not to worry
Georgia, you'll always be home to me
I will always consider Georgia my home
Georgia, I belong to you and yes you belong to me
I have a sense of belonging in Georgia and feel it belongs to me as well
When they ask me where I'm from, I'm proud to say that I'm your son
I take pride in telling people that I am from Georgia and am a product of its heritage
I'm movin' on using mostly dirt roads until I find my way
I am determined to forge ahead despite the challenges, even if it means using backroads and less-traveled paths
Campbellton Road, can't forget Cascade or remember both MLK
I have vivid memories of Campbellton Road and Cascade, but my recollection of Martin Luther King is incomplete
There's somethin' about Atlanta, doesn't cease to amaze me
Atlanta continues to fascinate me with its unique features and attributes
Oh, after all you even raised the people that raised me
Georgia has played a vital role in shaping the people who influenced me and helped me grow
And my old man is very dead, can't be mad now why bother?
My father has passed away, and there’s no point in being upset anymore
And you have been my mother nature also my godfather
My mother played the role of both a mother and father figure in my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Guy, Homer Steinweiss, Leon Michels, Nick Movshon, Thomas Brenneck, Thomas Callaway
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