Freebird
Lynard Skynard Lyrics
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Would you still remember me?
For I must be travelling on now
There's just too many places I've got to see
But if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And this bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows I can't change
Bye bye, baby, it's been a sweet love yeah, yeah
And though this feeling I can't change
But please don't take this so badly
'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame
But if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And this bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows I can't change
Lord, help me, I can't change
Lord, I can't change
Won't you fly high, free bird?
Yeah
The lyrics of Lynard Skynard's "Freebird" invoke a feeling of restlessness and a desire for freedom. The song expresses the idea that, although the singer may have found happiness with someone, they cannot be tied down because there is too much in the world to experience. The opening line "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" sets the tone for the song and suggests that the singer may be ready to move on from their current situation. This is followed by the line "There's just too many places I've got to see," which further reinforces the idea of traveling and experiencing the world.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most well-known part of "Freebird." The line "And this bird you cannot change" is used repeatedly, emphasizing the idea that the singer cannot be tied down, and that they are free to follow their own path. As the song progresses, there is a sense of sadness and resignation that this freedom comes at a cost. The line "But please don't take this so badly / 'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame" suggests that the singer regrets the pain they may have caused by leaving, but cannot help being who they are.
Overall, "Freebird" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal human desire for freedom and the conflict that can arise when that desire conflicts with other needs and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
If I leave here tomorrow
I wonder if your memory of me would remain if I'm gone tomorrow.
Would you still remember me?
Would my existence be memorable enough for you to remember me when I leave?
For I must be travelling on now
I have a lot of places I need to visit now, so I must continue my journey.
There's just too many places I've got to see
I want to explore the world, and there are a lot of places that I want to visit.
But if I stay here with you, girl
If I choose to stay with you, my life wouldn't be the same.
Things just couldn't be the same
My stay here changes a lot of things with my life.
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
I feel liberated now, just like a bird flying in the sky.
And this bird you cannot change
I've already adapted to and embraced my newfound freedom, just like a bird, and no one can change that.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Bye bye, baby, it's been a sweet love yeah, yeah
I'll miss you and our sweet moments together when I'm gone.
And though this feeling I can't change
Even though I have to leave, I still carry these feelings with me.
But please don't take this so badly
I don't want you to feel hurt by me having to leave.
'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame
I know I have to take responsibility for my actions and the effects I leave behind.
Lord knows I can't change
I know that making changes is necessary, but it's hard for me to do so.
But if I stay here with you, girl
If I chose to stay with you, things would be different for me.
Things just couldn't be the same
My current situation isn't very conducive to my personal development.
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
But having my freedom brings me the happiness and peace that I need.
And this bird you cannot change
Like I said before, no one can ever take that away from me.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
And this bird you cannot change
I'm not sure if you truly understand what I'm feeling, but trust me that this is the way it is.
And this bird you cannot change
This freedom I have now is a choice that I've already made, and I'm sticking to it.
Lord knows I can't change
I wish I could make things easier for you and me, but I have to live my own life too.
Lord, help me, I can't change
I know that it's challenging, perhaps impossible to make you see things from where I'm standing.
Lord, I can't change
But I'm okay with that, and I know that freedom will always be worth it.
Won't you fly high, free bird?
I hope that you, too, experience this feeling of liberation and soar high, like a bird in the sky.
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CasimirLeYeti
If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now
'Cause there's too many places I've got to see
But if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
And the bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows I can't change
Bye-bye, baby, it's been a sweet love, yeah-yeah
Though this feeling I can't change
But, please, don't take it so badly
'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame...
@benharmonics
0:00 intro, part 1
0:35 intro, part 2
1:08 verse 1
1:41 chorus 1
2:36 bridge
3:08 verse 2
3:41 chorus 2
4:42 epicness begins
4:55 guitar solo, part 1.1
5:09 guitar solo, part 1.2
5:22 guitar solo, part 1.3
5:35 guitar solo, part 1.4
5:47 guitar solo, part 1.5
6:00 guitar solo, part 1.6
6:06 guitar solo, part 2.1
6:19 guitar solo, part 2.2
6:32 guitar solo, part 2.3
6:45 guitar solo, part 2.4
6:57 guitar solo, part 2.5
7:10 guitar solo, part 2.6
7:22 guitar solo, part 3.1
7:35 guitar solo, part 3.2
7:47 guitar solo, part 3.3
8:00 guitar solo, part 3.4
8:13 guitar solo, part 4.1
8:26 guitar solo, part 4.2
8:39 guitar solo, part 4.3
8:52 guitar solo, part 4.4
9:05 guitar solo, part 4.5 (cut off by the fadeout)
@dongalantamon21
Lyrics
If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now
'Cause there's too many places I've got to see
But if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
And the bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows I can't change
Bye-bye, baby, it's been a sweet love, yeah-yeah
Though this feeling I can't change
But, please, don't take it so badly
'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame
But, if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
And the bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows I can't change
Lord, help me, I can't change
Lord, I can't change
Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah
@jackspry9736
RIP the ten members of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ronnie Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977), aged 29
Cassie Gaines (January 9, 1948 – October 20, 1977), aged 29
Steve Gaines (September 14, 1949 – October 20, 1977), aged 28
Larry Junstrom (June 22, 1949 – October 5, 2019), aged 70
Ed King (September 14, 1949 – August 22, 2018), aged 68
Bob Burns (November 24, 1950 – April 3, 2015), aged 64
Gary Rossington (December 4, 1951 – March 5, 2023), aged 71
Leon Wilkeson (April 2, 1952 – July 27, 2001), aged 49
Billy Powell (June 3, 1952 – January 28, 2009), aged 56
Allen Collins (July 19, 1952 – January 23, 1990), aged 37
You will always be remembered as legends.
@iZonit
I love how this video is a huge plast of history.
I mean not just the song, but the comments.
Will this be about someone's dad suddenly and sadly dying as of cancer, the death of Skydog, the death of Selen...
This song is one of the masterpieces that don't leave you bored. I always miss a person I loved, and this song keeps the bad thoughts off.
I always was, am, and will be here.
#Freebird.
@skullfrfx
"But your honor, Freebird was playing."
@TwoStageTrigger
Why were you going 120 in a school zone?
Kickstart my heart was playing.
Understandable, have a nice day.
@SaulGoodman-ll6ok
Not guilty
@splinter82
They where grinding the axe and so did i.
@joanbonnet8229
Case dismissed!
@number1dad610
Lmao 🤣
@scrp6638
“Stealth is optional for this mission.”
@prophecy5886
Not anymore.
@justin2308
Cowabunga it is, then.
@hadesvanir8149
And so is my mercy