Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you. Georgia, oh Georgia, no peace I find... Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Charles describes the lingering emotional pull of a place and person that remains even when he is elsewhere.
- In plain terms
- Georgia stays in your thoughts and heart no matter where you go.
- What can you take from it?
- Some places and people remain with you always.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What place do you think about often?
- Why do we hold onto memories of home?
Another view
Holding onto the past can sometimes prevent moving forward.
More from Ray Charles
Tell your Mama Tell your Pa Gonna send you back to Arkansas
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