Georgia On My Mind
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Lyrics
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The whole day through
Just an little song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia on my mind
Georgia
Georgia
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
My Georgia,
My Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
The song "Georgia On My Mind" by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell, was first recorded in 1930, and has since become a classic. The song speaks of Georgia being on the singer's mind all day long, and how a simple melody of Georgia keeps playing in the background of the singer's mind. The song paints a picture of a serene and peaceful Georgia, with the moonlight shining through the pines, alluding to the beauty of the State.
The lyrics describe the singer's attachment to the State of Georgia, despite being physically away from it. Other arms reach out to the singer, but they dream of a peaceful road that leads back to Georgia. The song is an ode to the nostalgia and memory of a native place, that stays with you, no matter where you go. The emotional and heartfelt lyrics make it clear that the singer is in love with the state of Georgia, and the song is a reminder of that love.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, Georgia,
The state of Georgia, on the southeastern coast of the United States,
The whole day through
From dawn until dusk,
Just an little song
A simple melody,
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Reminds me of Georgia, keeps my thoughts of Georgia,
Georgia on my mind
My mind is consumed with thoughts of Georgia,
Georgia
Still referring to the state of Georgia,
A song of you
A song devoted to Georgia,
Comes as sweet and clear
Is beautiful and melodious,
As moonlight through the pines
Just like the light shining through pine trees on a clear night,
Other arms reach out to me
Other people try to connect with me,
Other eyes smile tenderly
Others attempt to show me kindness and affection,
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my sleep and subconscious mind, I view,
The road leads back to you
My mind always leads me back to Georgia,
My Georgia,
My personal attachment to the state of Georgia,
My Georgia, no peace I find
I cannot find comfort or calmness until I think of Georgia,
Just an old sweet song
An affectionate, nostalgic tune,
Keeps Georgia on my mind
And continues to keep Georgia at the forefront of my thoughts.
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sïana LAIN
Georgia, Georgia,
The whole day through
Just a lil’ old song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia on my mind...
Georgia,
My 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
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
My Georgia,
My Georgia ...
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind.
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