Georgia on My Mind
michael bublÃ© Lyrics

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Georgia, Georgia
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
On my mind

I said Georgia, mmm, 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

Oh, Georgia, Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song, old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

Oh, just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

There'll always be Georgia

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Bublé's song "Georgia on My Mind" are a tribute to the American state of Georgia, where the singer longs to go back. The song starts with the singer saying that the sweet old song keeps Georgia on his mind throughout the day. He then says that when he thinks of Georgia, a sweet song plays in his head as clear as moonlight shining through the pines. He recalls that while he is surrounded by other people who care for him, he still dreams of the peaceful times spent in Georgia, and the road that leads him back there. The song ends with the singer saying that he can't find peace anywhere else, and all he can think about is his beloved Georgia.

The song, originally composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1930 and later popularized by Ray Charles, was released by Michael Bublé on his album "It's Time" in 2005. The song has transcended time and has been covered by several artists, including Willie Nelson and Gladys Knight. The lyrics are a nod to the beauty of Georgia, with its landscapes of long country roads, pines, and the Chattahoochee river. The song's emotional depth and soulfulness have made it an iconic song, often used in films as a reflection of longing and homesickness.

Line by Line Meaning

Georgia, Georgia
He is reminiscing about the state of Georgia where he has been before and instantly transports back there in his mind.

The whole day through
All day long, he is fixated on thoughts of Georgia.

Just an old sweet song
The melody of the song takes him back to the memories and reminiscences of the good times he has had in Georgia.

Keeps Georgia on my mind
The memories of Georgia are constantly on his thoughts and he can't seem to get rid of them.

On my mind
Georgia is taking up all of his thoughts and he can't seem to concentrate on anything else.

I said Georgia, mmm, Georgia
He is speaking out to Georgia as if it were a person who he misses dearly.

A song of you
This song is all about the great memories and good times he has had in the state of Georgia.

Comes as sweet and clear
The melody and lyrics are so beautiful that it feels like he's actually reliving the experiences he had in Georgia.

As moonlight through the pines
The beauty of the song and memories are as captivating and inspiring as the moonlight shining through the trees in Georgia.

Other arms reach out to me
Although he may be surrounded by other people, they can't compare to the memories he has of Georgia.

Other eyes smile tenderly
Although others are affectionate towards him, their love and care pales in comparison to the love and memories he cherishes of Georgia.

Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in his dreams, he can still picture himself driving on the peaceful roads of Georgia.

The road leads back to you
The path of his life naturally leads him back to the memories and experiences he has had in Georgia.

Oh, Georgia, Georgia
He is thinking of Georgia so much that he can't help but exclaim it multiple times.

No peace I find
Without Georgia, he feels like something is missing and he can't find peace or happiness elsewhere.

Just an old sweet song, old sweet song
The song has a significant emotional value to him because it reminds him of the happier times he spent in Georgia.

Keeps Georgia on my mind
The song, and the memories of Georgia associated with it, is something that he can't help but think about constantly.

Oh, just an old sweet song
He keeps going back to the song because it is so meaningful to him and makes him feel connected to Georgia.

There'll always be Georgia
He knows that Georgia will always have a special place in his heart and he will never forget the experiences he had there.

Lyrics © CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell

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