Georgia on My Mind
Steve Winwood feat. Eric Clapton Lyrics
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It's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia yeah, oh Georgia, a song of love
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me, yeah
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Oh I said Georgia, Georgia yeah, a song of love
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me, child (?)
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Oh I said Georgia, oh oh Georgia yeah yeah, a song of love
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines, oh my my
I said it's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind, yeah yeah
"Georgia on My Mind" is a soulful ballad originally written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930, but became popularly recognized after Ray Charles released his version of it in 1960. Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton released their version in 2008, closely emulating the original melody and arrangement of the song. The opening lyrics, "Georgia, oh Georgia, no peace I find, it's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind," convey the singer's deep connection to the state and his longing for it, despite not finding peace or solace.
The lyrics heavily rely on Georgia as a metaphor, evoking feelings of love, nostalgia, and longing. The reference to "moonlight through the pines" paints an idyllic, romanticized image of the state's landscape, while the line "Other arms reach out to me, other eyes smile tenderly" acknowledges the singer's temptation to move on from Georgia but ultimately realizing that his peaceful dreams lead back to the state. The repetition of "a song of love" stresses the emotional depth of the singer's sentiments towards Georgia, recognizing that even though it's just an old sweet song, it continues to bring him back to his roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, oh Georgia, no peace I find
I'm feeling restless and unsatisfied, Georgia is always on my mind and I can't find peace.
It's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind
This song reminds me of Georgia and the memories and feelings associated with it, keeping it on my mind constantly.
Georgia yeah, oh Georgia, a song of love
Georgia is a place of love for me, and the connection runs deep.
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
The emotions and memories I have associated with Georgia are as sweet and vivid as the moonlight through the trees.
Other arms reach out to me, yeah
Other people may come into my life, but my heart still longs for Georgia.
Other eyes smile tenderly
Others may try to show me love and affection, but it's the love in Georgia that truly matters to me.
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my dreams, Georgia is a peaceful place that I feel connected to.
The road leads back to you
No matter where I go or what I do, the path always seems to lead back to Georgia.
Oh I said Georgia, Georgia yeah, a song of love
Once again, Georgia is a place of love and emotional connection for me.
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
The memories and emotions associated with Georgia are clear and vivid in my mind, just like the moonlight shining through the trees.
Other arms reach out to me, child (?)
Even though others may try to show me love and affection, it's the connection with Georgia that truly means the most.
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my dreams, Georgia is a source of peace and comfort.
The road leads back to you
No matter where I go or what I do, my heart is always drawn back to Georgia.
Oh I said Georgia, oh oh Georgia yeah yeah, a song of love
Once again, Georgia is a place of love and emotional significance for me.
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines, oh my my
The emotions associated with Georgia are as clear and bright as the moonlight shining through the pine trees.
I said it's just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia on my mind, yeah yeah
This song may be old and familiar, but it still has the power to remind me of Georgia and keep it in my thoughts.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL GRAFTON HILL, JOHN DAVID SHEARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@poppyorsini9175
63 and he still has the voice! thanks so much for posting this!
@thomasbernecky2078
Heard this lovely song from Eric and Steve in Philly many years ago. Best ever. It helps that Steve Winwood still sounds like Ray Charles.
@maryrimmer9133
Steve's great on piano, such a voice and talent
@abrarahmed1888
And as good on guitar and a multitude of other instruments
@shermoore1693
On Spencer Davis second album Steve sings - and plays piano - on a version of Georgia on My Mind that has never been surpassed. Winwood is soooooo cooooool.
@marioleonibalpedroso3073
Eric+Steve: talento puro.
@Martropias
Amazing !
@prebenbavngaard6158
Det var godt han havde go`moster-der kunne se falentet. Jeg har aldrig haft en pap-moster!- Min salige mor blev også snydt!. Prebeb Bavngaard.- Livet gåt jo vedere.- Jeg er taknemmlig for den gode musi. Tak Eric.
@user-ne8fr1br4h
дуже блюзове виконання
@pabloperez4063
More !!!?