Georgia Boy

Southern Dreams: Al Green's Reflection on Country Roots and Urban Longings
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Lyrics

Don't make no difference to you

Indicates that the speaker's actions or decisions do not matter to the listener.

Well, it's all right with me

Expresses the speaker's acceptance and approval of the listener's perspective.


Just because I'm from the country

Suggests that the speaker is from a rural area.

I've been a miner too

Reveals the speaker's experience in mining, possibly highlighting hard work.

Just because I'm thinking about New York City

Shares the speaker's thoughts about New York City, indicating a contrast with the country.

Just 'cause I am it don't mean

Asserts that being in the city doesn't negate the speaker's connection or thoughts about Georgia.

I ain't thinking 'bout Georgia too

Confirms the speaker's ongoing consideration of Georgia despite being in another place.


So it seems I dream

Suggests that the speaker often dreams, and these dreams are transient.

It's just a passing thing

Implies that the speaker considers dreams as fleeting occurrences.

I'm gonna find it out

Expresses the speaker's determination to discover or understand something.

Without the slightest doubt

Conveys the speaker's confidence in finding the answer without any uncertainty.


Just because I'm from the country

Reiterates the speaker's rural background and past experiences as a miner.

I've been a miner too

Restates the speaker's history of working as a miner.

Just because I'm thinking about New York City

Reaffirms the speaker's contemplation of New York City and the simultaneous thoughts about Georgia.

Just 'cause I am it don't mean

Clarifies that being in the city doesn't negate the speaker's connection to Georgia.

I ain't thinking of Georgia too

Confirms the speaker's continued consideration of Georgia even in a different location.


Just 'cause I talk the way I do

States that the speaker's way of talking is genuine and truthful.

Don't mean that it ain't true

Emphasizes that the speaker's speech accurately reflects their thoughts and feelings.

'Cause I am it don't mean

Reiterates that being in a particular way doesn't diminish the speaker's thoughts about Georgia.

I ain't thinking about Georgia too

Confirms the speaker's ongoing consideration of Georgia despite their demeanor.


Here me see it again now

Suggests a repetition or emphasis on the speaker's thoughts about Georgia.


'Cause I am it don't mean

Reiterates that the speaker's identity doesn't erase their thoughts about a certain place.

I ain't thinking about that's right!

Expresses strong affirmation about the speaker's persistent thoughts.


In the meantime

Introduces a transition or passage of time in the narrative.


So it seems I dream

Repeats the theme of the speaker's transient dreams.

It's just a passing thing

Reiterates the speaker's perspective on dreams as passing occurrences.


I'll play my guitar feels so good!

Expresses the joy or satisfaction the speaker feels while playing the guitar.

Just a country boy, yeah

Affirms the speaker's identity as a country boy, embracing their rural roots.


Just because I'm from the country

Reiterates the speaker's rural background and experience as a miner.

I've been a miner too (You better believe)

Confirms the speaker's history of working as a miner.

Just because I'm thinking about New York City

Reaffirms the speaker's contemplation of New York City and simultaneous thoughts about Georgia.

Just 'cause I am it don't mean

Clarifies that being in the city doesn't negate the speaker's connection to Georgia.

I ain't thinking about Georgia too

Confirms the speaker's continued consideration of Georgia even in a different location.


Meanwhile, meanwhile

Introduces a temporal aspect, possibly indicating the passage of time or events occurring simultaneously.

I'll play my guitar here

Reaffirms the speaker's joy or satisfaction while playing the guitar.


South's gonna do it again

Closes the narrative with a reference to the South, possibly indicating regional pride or identity.

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