Lyrics of
Why Georgia

Why Georgia by John Mayer addresses the singers existential questions and uncertainties about lifes direction, particularly inspired by his move to Atlanta, Georgia, in pursuit of his music career.

I am driving up eighty five in the
Kind of morning that lasts all afternoon
I’m just stuck inside the gloom
Four more exits to my apartment but
I am tempted to keep the car in drive
And leave it all behind
‘Cause I wonder sometimes about the outcome
Of a still verdictless life

Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?

Rent a room and I fill the spaces with
Wood in places to make it feel like home
But all I feel’s alone
It might be a quarter life crisis
Or just the stirring in my soul

Either way I wonder sometimes about the outcome
Of a still verdictless life

Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?

So what so I’ve got a smile on?
It’s hiding the quiet superstitions in my head
Don’t believe me
Don’t believe me
When I say I’ve got it down

Everybody is just a stranger, but
that’s the danger in going my own way
I guess it’s the price I have to pay
Still “everything happens for a reason” is no
reason not to ask myself if I am

Living it right
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, tell me why…
Why, why Georgia, why?