Feeding on a diet of The Pogues, Paul Kelly, and whatever else was playing, Joy cut his teeth performing at open mic nights in Melbourne. His style is folk music with pop influences. His songs capture the familiar pulse of everyday experiences in a unique and celebratory manner. His lyrics reach out to you and hold on for a moment.
Georgia
Vance Joy Lyrics
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Elegant and bold
She is electricity
Running to my soul
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me
Calling me to come back to bed
Singing Georgia On My Mind
And I, and I
Lips generous and warm
You build me up like steps
Eyes innocent and wild
Remind me what it's like
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me will work each time
Pulling me back into the flames
And I'm burning up again
I'm burning up
And I, I never understood what was at stake
I never thought your love was worth it's wait
Well now you've come and gone
I finally worked it out
I worked it out
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling your mind
Won't you let it be
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling your mind
Won't you let it be
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling your mind
Won't you let it be
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling your mind
Won't you let it be
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me will work each time
Pulling me back into the flames
And I'm burning up again, I'm burning up
And I, I never understood what was at stake
I never thought your love was worth it's wait
Well now you've come and gone
I finally worked it out
I worked it out
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Vance Joy's "Georgia" is about falling in love and the all-consuming passion that comes with it. The lyrics describe the singer's admiration and attraction to the woman, who is elegant, bold, and electrifying. Her presence is like electricity running through his soul, which he can't resist. He is bewitched by her lips, generous and warm, and her innocent yet wild eyes that remind him what it's like to experience something new and exciting.
The chorus, "And I could easily lose my mind, the way you kiss me will work each time," captures the fervent intensity of their love, which is impossible to resist. The singer yearns to be with the woman, calling him to come back to bed, singing Georgia, which could be a reference to the woman's name or the state. However, the singer realizes that he never understood what was at stake and never thought that her love was worth the wait. After she's gone, he finally realizes what he had and how he let it slip away.
Overall, the song portrays the rush of falling for someone and the danger that comes with it. The singer's feelings are too strong to resist, and the consequences of losing the woman are too harsh to bear. It's a reminder that love is powerful and can drive us to the brink of madness.
Line by Line Meaning
She is something to behold
She is extremely beautiful and captivating
Elegant and bold
She exudes grace and confidence
She is electricity
She ignites and energizes my being
Running to my soul
She touches me deeply and profoundly
And I could easily lose my mind
She has a powerful effect on me, overwhelming my senses
The way you kiss me
Her kisses are intense and unforgettable
Will work each time
They never fail to have an impact on me
Calling me to come back to bed
She tempts me to stay with her, wrapped in her embrace
Singing Georgia on my mind
The memory of her lingers with me, making me think of home
And I, and I
I am completely under her spell
Lips generous and warm
Her kisses are loving and comforting
You build me up like steps
She encourages and supports me, helping me grow stronger
Eyes innocent and wild
Her gaze is both pure and passionate
Remind me what it's like
She brings back memories of a simpler, more carefree time
Pulling me back into the flames
She draws me into a passionate and intense relationship
And I'm burning up again
I am consumed by my desire for her
I'm burning up
My passion for her is consuming me completely
I never should have told you
I regret opening up to you and revealing my vulnerability
I never should have let you see inside
I should have kept my guard up and protected my feelings
Don't want it troubling your mind
I don't want to burden you with my worries and doubts
Won't you let it be
Let's forget about my insecurities and focus on our love
I never understood what was at stake
I didn't realize how much I had to lose by letting you in
I never thought your love was worth it's wait
I didn't appreciate how valuable and precious your love is
Well now you've come and gone
Now that you're no longer with me, I understand what I've lost
I finally worked it out
I've come to realize the true value of your love
And I, I
Despite everything, I still feel a deep connection to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES KEOGH
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@jiygo
She is something to behold
Elegant and bold
She is electricity
Running to my soul
And I could easily lose my mind
the way you kiss me
will work each time
Calling me to come back to bed
Singing Georgia on my mind
Lips generous and warm
You build me up like steps
Eyes innocent and wild
Remind me what it's like
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me will work each time
Pulling me back into the flames
And I'm burning up again
I'm burning up
And I, I never understood what was at stake
I never thought your love was worth it's wait
Well now you've come and gone
I finally worked it out
I worked it out
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling in your mind
Won't you let it be
[x4]
And I could easily lose my mind
the way you kiss me will work each time
Pulling me back into the flames
And I'm burning up again, I'm burning up
And I, I never understood what was at stake
I never thought your love was worth its wait
Well now you've come and gone
I finally worked it out
I worked it out
@TheZahan
She is something to behold
Elegant and bold
She is electricity
Running to my soul...
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me a work each time
Pulling me back into the flames
And I'm burning up again
I'm burning up... <3
@nathanaelrobinson3531
She is something to behold
Elegant and bold
She is electricity
Running to my soul, oh
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me will work each time
Calling me to come back to bed
Singing Georgia on my mind
And I, and I
Lips generous and warm
You build me up like steps
Eyes innocent and wild
Remind me what it's like, oh
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me will work each time
Pulling me back into the flames
And I'm burning up again, I'm burning up
And I, I never understood what was at stake
I never thought your love was worth it's wait
Well now you've come and gone
I finally worked it out, I worked it out
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling in your mind
Won't you let it be
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling in your mind
Won't you let it be
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling in your mind
Won't you let it be
I never should have told you
I never should have let you see inside
Don't want it troubling in your mind
Won't you let it be
And I could easily lose my mind
The way you kiss me will work each time
Pulling me back into the flames
And I'm burning up again, I'm burning up
And I, I never understood what was at stake
I never thought your love was worth its wait
Well now you've come and gone
I finally worked it out, I worked it out, oh, ooh, oh
@samanthabaldwin2852
This was going to be my wedding song. My fiancé picked it out after we heard it on Pandora. He usually hated my preferred genre of music but he just loved this song. He died in a wreck last Thursday and I haven’t been able to stop listening to this ever since. God I miss you Jared Spahn you are my world 🖤 looks like the only thing we will be able to use this song for is your funeral but it will still forever be our song.
@awayintheshire
So sorry for your loss <3
@cameronbell8791
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Samantha. But what a truly lovely song to have as your forever song. May he rest in peace🙏🏻
@savannahguertin8685
what a truly beautiful soul
@carolinelantz8539
I’m so sorry. Hoping you heal by knowing that he is YOUR angel.
@DopeClouds
Sam, god has a plan for you. You are more special then you will ever know.
@bharati4076
Imagine listening to this while being in love wow
@ryanc1045
Couldn’t be me
@karen-zw8ng
Can't relate lol
@Felix-hx2je
Imagine the situation hahaha, in the mountains being in peace to see your whole city with a pack of cigarettes, it would be so beautiful: ')