If I Ever Get Back to Georgia
Homeward Bound Reflections: Dean Martin's Journey Back to Georgia
Lyrics
IF I EVER GET BACK TO GEORGIA
Expressing a desire to return to Georgia.
(Baker Knight)
Credit to the songwriter Baker Knight.
« © '67 Unichappell Music »
Copyright information for the song.
Well the wind blows cold in New York City along about the middle of now
Describing the cold wind in New York City.
And I'm telling you I'd be a happy man if I could get away somehow
Expressing a wish to escape the city and find happiness.
Cause I'm growing old before my time finally I see the light
Feeling the effects of aging and gaining insight.
But if it costs a dime to get around the world I couldn't get out of sight
Financial constraints preventing travel around the world.
But if I ever get back to Georgia there'll be no messing around
Commitment to seriousness when returning to Georgia.
If I ever get back to Georgia I gonna nail my feet to the ground
Determination to stay in Georgia once returning.
(In the cold cold ground)
Emphasizing commitment, even in death ("In the cold cold ground").
Well the buildings here in New York City grow so doggone tall
Commenting on the height of buildings in New York City.
Sometimes you can walk for a couple of days and never see the sun at all
Describing the difficulty seeing the sun due to tall buildings.
So I left last night I was homeward bound now I wanna sit and I cry
Expressing homesickness and the desire to return.
Cause I stuck out my thumb till my thumb got numb and the cars went right on by
Unsuccessful attempts to hitchhike back to Georgia.
But if I ever get back to Georgia...
Reiterating the commitment to stay in Georgia.
(In the cold cold ground)
Reemphasizing commitment, even in death ("In the cold cold ground").
Well I guess my time in New York City hasn't been a total waste
Finding value in the New York City experience.
Cause I met a little girl from a social world I really put her in her place
Reflecting on a romantic encounter in the city.
When she sold me half of the Brooklyn Bridge I hung around just for spite
Describing a humorous encounter involving the Brooklyn Bridge.
And I played this part till I won her heart and I bought the other half last night
Successfully winning over the girl through wit and charm.
But if I ever get back to Georgia...
Reaffirming the commitment to return and stay in Georgia.
But if I ever get back to Georgia...
Repeating the determination to return to Georgia.
(In the cold cold ground)
Final emphasis on commitment, even in death ("In the cold cold ground").
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