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."
Call Me The Breeze
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics
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I keep blowin' down the road
Well now they call me the breeze
I keep blowin' down the road
I ain't got me nobody
I don't carry me no load
Ain't no change in the weather
Well there ain't no change in the weather
Ain't no changes in me
And I ain't hidin' from nobody
Nobody's hidin' from me
Oh, that's the way its supposed to be
Well I got that green light baby
I got to keep movin' on
Well I got that green light baby
I got to keep movin' on
Well I might go out to California
Might go down to Georgia
I don't know
Well I dig you Georgia peaches
Makes me feel right at home
Well now I dig you Georgia peaches
Makes me feel right at home
But I don't love me no one woman
So I can't stay in Georgia long
Well now they call me the breeze
I keep blowin' down the road
Well now they call me the breeze
I keep blowin' down the road
I ain't got me nobody
I don't carry me no load
Oooh Call me the breeze
The lyrics to "Call Me The Breeze" by Atlanta Rhythm Section talks about the freedom of a wanderlust soul who keeps traveling down the road without any attachment. The song's protagonist seemingly enjoys his life on the road, hence the nickname "the breeze," and emphasizes his independence by stating that he doesn't have anyone to carry or anybody to answer to. The singer is also confident in his ways and boasts that he's not hiding from anyone while nobody's hiding from him. The song's repetitive chorus line, "call me the breeze, I keep blowing down the road," highlights the main character's carefree and easy-going spirit.
The song also mentions that the singer likes Georgia peaches, which symbolizes something sweet or desirable, but even though he enjoys the company of these women, he cannot stay in Georgia for too long because he doesn't want to be tied down in one place. The phrase "I got that green light, baby, I got to keep moving on" implies that he's always in motion, and nothing can stop him from chasing after his dreams. Therefore, the song's theme revolves around living life on one's terms, without the burden of responsibility that comes with settling down.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me the breeze
I am constantly moving and free-spirited
I keep blowin' down the road
My journey in life never ends
Well now they call me the breeze
My reputation precedes me
I ain't got me nobody
I don't have any commitments or attachments
I don't carry me no load
I have no burdens or responsibilities holding me back
Ain't no change in the weather
The world around me remains constant
Ain't no changes in me
I remain the same, unchanging and steadfast
And I ain't hidin' from nobody
I am not avoiding anyone or anything
Nobody's hidin' from me
I am not a threat to anyone
Oh, that's the way its supposed to be
This is the natural order of things
Well I got that green light baby
I have the freedom to do as I please
I got to keep movin' on
I cannot stay in one place for too long
Well I might go out to California
I have many options for where to go
Might go down to Georgia
I am open to new experiences and opportunities
I don't know
I am open to whatever life brings
Well I dig you Georgia peaches
I enjoy the people and culture of Georgia
Makes me feel right at home
I feel comfortable and welcomed in Georgia
But I don't love me no one woman
I am not ready for commitment or settling down
So I can't stay in Georgia long
I cannot be tied down to one place or person for too long
Oooh Call me the breeze
I embrace my carefree and constant nature
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: J.J. CALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
noobi core
Another great song by JJ Cale, the most underrated song writer/guitar player in American rock history.
Tina McIntosh
Absofuckinglutely agree with you
Tarantulisimo
The ARS lineup playing on this includes Andy Anderson on lead vocals, David Anderson on guitar AND bass, & Dean Daughtry on keyboards AND drums.....It appeared on the ARS Anthology album & on a Skynyrd tribute album, both in 2007....
lophat mike
I don't think ANYBODY can dethrone Skynyrd but this is a damn good try in my very humble opinion!
Mark McPeak
These boys give ol' Skynyrd a run for it!
kccline380
Yes sirrr they do. Some of Atlanta's finest wish more musicians would come outta the peach state like this today.
Chris Criswell
They can sure jam the hell outta some Skynyrd !!
muzikkraz
I never knew ARS did a version JJ's great song! Thanx for sharing.
Winston Tucker
Here;s the skinny on this version. This IS ARS. It was recorded for a LS tribute CD called An All Star Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Release March 13, 2007.Pretty good lineup of artists on it. Now we know, the rest of the story.
Keith In Tampa
I love this! <Grin>! Ronnie Hammond was every bit as good as Van Zant!