Georgia on My Mind
Ted Lewis & His Band Lyrics

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When I lost my baby (baby)
I almost lost my mind
When I lost my baby (baby)
I almost lost my mind
My head is in a spin since she's left me behind

I went to see the gypsy
And had my fortune read

I went to see the gypsy
And had my fortune read
I hung my head in sorrow when she said what she said

Well, I can tell you, people (people)
The news was not so good
Well, I can tell you, people (people)
The news was not so good
She said "Your baby's left you"
"This time she's gone for good" (gone for good)

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ted Lewis & His Band's song Georgia On My Mind are about heartache and the desperation that comes with losing a loved one. The singer has lost his baby and it has sent him into a tailspin. He says that he almost lost his mind because of the pain he feels. He describes his head spinning since she's left him behind.

In an attempt to find some solace, the singer goes to a gypsy to have his fortune read. He hangs his head in sorrow when he hears what the gypsy says. The news is not good, and the singer learns that his baby has left him and this time, she's gone for good.

The lyrics convey the anguish that comes with heartbreak, and the singer's pain is palpable. The use of a gypsy as a symbol of hope and desperation further highlights the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to ease his suffering.

Line by Line Meaning

When I lost my baby (baby) I almost lost my mind
My significant other left me and I felt like I was going insane

My head is in a spin since she's left me behind
I'm completely disoriented and lost because she's no longer with me

I went to see the gypsy And had my fortune read
I sought guidance from a psychic about my future

I hung my head in sorrow when she said what she said
I felt so disappointed and unhappy with what the psychic told me

Well, I can tell you, people (people) The news was not so good
To be honest with you, what the psychic told me wasn't positive

She said "Your baby's left you" "This time she's gone for good" (gone for good)
The psychic told me that my significant other had left me permanently, causing me to feel even more heartbroken

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Written by: IVORY JOE HUNTER

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