Atlanta Rhythm Section, sometimes abbreviated ARS, is an American rock band… Read Full Bio ↴Atlanta Rhythm Section, sometimes abbreviated ARS, is an American rock band from the South The band unofficially formed in 1970 as former members of the Candymen and the Classics IV became the session band for the newly opened Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, near Atlanta. After playing on other artists' recordings, they decided to become a true band in their own right. The members of the original band were Rodney Justo (singer), Barry Bailey (guitarist), Paul Goddard (bassist), Dean Daughtry (keyboardist) and Robert Nix (drummer). Justo left the band after the first album and was replaced by Ronnie Hammond. Buddy Buie, the band's manager and producer, is listed first on almost all of the songwriting credits of the band's songs.

While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."

The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."

Baby No Lie
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics

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You’re like a feather
In the wind
Searching for a place to land
Come tomorrow
You might leave a thing
It’s alright, baby no lie

There’s no need to fake excuses

You don’t have to alibi
‘Cause girl I’ll never try to fence you in
It’s alright, baby no lie

So if you wanna fly, oh yeah
Go on and fly
If hanging around
Is bringing you down
Pay my love no mind
Goodbye

So say, you’ll always think about me
Say you’ll keep me on your mind
We'll be friends, until the end girl
And I’ll be alright, baby no lie

So if you wanna fly, yeah
Won't you go and fly
If hanging around
Is bringing you down

Pay my love no mind
Goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Atlanta Rhythm Section's song Baby No Lie are filled with honesty and acceptance. The opening lines depict the subject of the song as someone who is searching for something, much like a feather being carried by the wind. This person may come and go, but the singer is accepting of that fact and is giving them the freedom to leave if they need to. There is no need for the person to make excuses or come up with alibis. The singer will not try to limit their freedom or hold them back.

The chorus reiterates this sentiment by encouraging the person to fly if they want to. If being around the singer is bringing them down, then they should not feel obligated to stay. The singer does not want to hold them back or make them feel trapped. However, even though the person may leave, the singer hopes that they will always remember them and keep them on their mind. They can be friends until the end, and the singer will be alright with that.

The overall message of the song is one of acceptance and letting go. The singer understands that sometimes people need to move on and explore new opportunities. They do not want to hold the other person back or make them feel trapped in any way. At the same time, they hope that they will always be remembered and valued, even if they are no longer together.

Line by Line Meaning

You’re like a feather
You are light and easy to move.

In the wind
You are carried away by circumstances out of your control.

Searching for a place to land
You are still trying to find your true purpose in life.

Come tomorrow
The future is uncertain.

You might leave a thing
You may not be able to commit to anything long term.

It’s alright, baby no lie
It's okay, I won't judge you for being uncertain or not wanting to commit.

There’s no need to fake excuses
You don't have to make up lies to cover your true intentions.

You don’t have to alibi
You don't have to explain or defend your actions.

‘Cause girl I’ll never try to fence you in
I will never try to control or limit you.

So if you wanna fly, oh yeah
If you want to pursue your dreams, go for it.

Go on and fly
I will not hold you back.