Georgia Keeps Pulling on My Ring
Temptation's Grip: Charley Pride's Struggle in Sweet Georgia
Lyrics
Georgia sweet sweet Georgia keeps pulling on my ring
Georgia, symbolized as a woman, continues to have a significant influence on the speaker's commitment or marriage, as implied by "pulling on my ring."
Most men would give their right off or anything they own
Many men would willingly give up valuable possessions or make sacrifices to have a faithful and loving partner waiting for them at home, emphasizing the importance of such a relationship.
To have a woman just like you to be waiting when they come home
The speaker expresses the desire for a woman like the one described in line 2 to be waiting for him when he returns home.
But the devil made me cheat on you one too many times
The speaker admits to infidelity, attributing it to the influence of temptation ("the devil") and acknowledges the consequences of his actions.
And honey I'm sorry but she left heaven on my mind
Apology for the affair, with a mention of another woman ("she") who occupied the speaker's thoughts even when with his committed partner.
Georgia sweet Georgia keeps pulling on my ring
Reiteration of the impact of Georgia on the speaker's commitment, suggesting an ongoing struggle or temptation.
I need her and I love her Lord she's a sweet and precious thing
Expresses the speaker's need and love for Georgia, portraying her as a valuable and cherished presence.
Her sweet and easy loving Lord beats all I've ever seen
Highlights the exceptional and effortless love received from Georgia, surpassing any previous experiences.
Georgia sweet sweet Georgia keeps pulling on my ring
Repetition of the idea that Georgia continues to affect the speaker's commitment or marriage by "pulling on my ring."
I didn't want to fall in love with anybody else
The speaker didn't intend to fall in love with someone else, possibly Georgia, indicating an unexpected emotional connection.
But when I tasted heaven Lord I just couldn't help myself
Reference to tasting "heaven" implies that the new relationship brought intense joy or satisfaction, despite the speaker's initial intentions.
I pray someday that you'll forget and forgive me for everything
The speaker hopes for forgiveness from the committed partner for the transgressions committed during the affair.
But I just can't seem to love you with Georgia pulling on my ring
Despite the speaker's desire for forgiveness, he admits the difficulty of fully loving the committed partner while being influenced by Georgia.
Georgia sweet Georgia...
Repetition of the impact of Georgia on the speaker's commitment, maintaining the theme throughout the song.
Georgia sweet sweet Georgia keeps pulling on my ring
Continuation of the ongoing influence of Georgia on the speaker's commitment, emphasizing the struggle faced.
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