All I Can Do Is Write About It
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrics


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Well, this life that I've live has took me everywhere
There ain't no place I ain't never gone
But it's kind of like the saying that you heard so many times
Well, there just ain't no place like home

Did you ever see a she-gator protect her young
Or a fish in a river swimming free?
Did you ever see the beauty of the hills of Carolina


Or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee?

And, Lord, I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
'Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord, take me and mine before that comes

Would you like to see a mountain stream a-flowin'?
Would you like to see a youngin' with his dog
Did you ever stop to think about, well, the air your breathin'?
Well, you better listen to my song

And, Lord, I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
Yes but I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord, take me and mine before that comes

I'm not tryin' to put down no big cities
But the things they write about us is just a bore
Well, you can take a boy out of ol' dixieland
Lord but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy

And, Lord, I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
Yes but I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord, take me and mine before that comes

'Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord, take me and mine before that comes

Overall Meaning

In Lynyrd Skynyrd's song "All I Can Do Is Write About It," the lyrics speak to the idea of home and the beauty of nature. The verse "Did you ever see a she-gator protect her young or a fish in a river swimming free?" highlights the beauty of nature and the freedom it allows. The singer continues to ask if the listener has ever seen the "beauty of the hills of Carolina or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee?" Lynyrd Skynyrd is showcasing the positive impact of nature on a person and how it can shape one's perception of home.


The chorus speaks to the singer's inability to make changes in the world but rather document his experiences in a song. The lyrics "I can't make any changes, all I can do is write 'em in a song" reveal the singer's desire to preserve the memories of his travels and his connection to home. The second verse emphasizes the beauty of youth and the simplicity of life. The lyrics "Would you like to see a mountain stream a-flowin' or a youngin' with his dog?" evoke a sense of nostalgia and innocence.


The song emphasizes a love for home and nature, while also acknowledging the changing world around us. The lyrics "I can see the concrete slowly creepin'" speak to the potential destruction of natural landscapes. The singer pleads with the Lord to "take me and mine before that comes" highlighting the importance of preserving our natural world. "All I Can Do Is Write About It" is a reflection on the beauty of life and the importance of preserving it for generations to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, this life that I've live has took me everywhere
I've traveled a lot and experienced many different things in my life


There ain't no place I ain't never gone
I've been everywhere


But it's kind of like the saying that you heard so many times
There's no place like home


Well, there just ain't no place like home
Nothing beats the comfort and familiarity of home


Did you ever see a she-gator protect her young
Have you ever witnessed the strong maternal instincts of a female alligator?


Or a fish in a river swimming free?
Have you ever seen the natural freedom of a fish in its habitat?


Did you ever see the beauty of the hills of Carolina
Have you ever experienced the breathtaking beauty of the Carolina hills?


Or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee?
Have you ever appreciated the simple beauty of the grass in Tennessee?


And, Lord, I can't make any changes
I don't have the power to change things


All I can do is write 'em in a song
My way of expressing this is through writing songs


'Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
I see the spread of urbanization and industrialization


Lord, take me and mine before that comes
Please take me and my loved ones away before we're impacted by that


Would you like to see a mountain stream a-flowin'?
Have you ever experienced the beauty and serenity of a mountain stream?


Would you like to see a youngin' with his dog?
Have you ever observed the innocent joy of a child playing with their dog?


Did you ever stop to think about, well, the air your breathin'?
Have you ever considered the quality of the air you breathe?


Well, you better listen to my song
Take note of what I'm saying through my music


I'm not tryin' to put down no big cities
I'm not trying to criticize large urban areas


But the things they write about us is just a bore
However, the way they portray us from rural areas can be tedious


Well, you can take a boy out of ol' dixieland
Even if I leave the southern United States,


Lord but you'll never take ol' dixie from a boy
I'll always be connected to and have a love for the culture and heritage of the South


Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
I realize the gradual spread of urbanization


Lord, take me and mine before that comes
Please protect me and my family from the negative impacts of that


'Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
I am aware of the encroachment of urbanization


Lord, take me and mine before that comes
I pray that my family is spared from that impact




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Written by: ALLEN COLLINS, RONNIE VAN ZANT

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Debbie Bass

Lyrics
Well this life that I've lead has took me everywhere
There ain't no place I ain't never gone
But its kind of like the saying that you heard so many times
Well there just ain't no plae like home
Did you ever see a she-gator protect her young
Or a fish in a river swimming free
Did you ever see the beauty of the hills of Carolina
Or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mind before that comes

Do you like to see a mountain stream a-flowin'
Do you like to see a youngun with his dog
Did you ever stop to think about, well, the air your breathin'
Well you better listen to my song
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mind before that comes

I'm not tryin' to put down no big cities
But the things they write about us is just a bore
Well you can take a boy out of ol' Dixieland
But you'll never take ol' Dixie from a boy
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mind before that comes
'Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes



Catherine Cornelius

Well this life that I've lead has took me everywhere
There ain't no place I ain't never gone
But its kind of like the saying that you heard so many times
Well there just ain't no plae like home
Did you ever see a she-gator protect her young
Or a fish in a river swimming free
Did you ever see the beauty of the hills of Carolina
Or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes


Do you like to see a mountain stream a-flowin'
Do you like to see a youngun with his dog
Did you ever stop to think about, well, the air your breathin'
Well you better listen to my song
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes


I'm not tryin' to put down no big cities
But the things they write about us is just a bore
Well you can take a boy out of ol' Dixieland
But you'll never take ol' Dixie from a boy
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes
'Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes



Remnant 7

Well this life that I live took me everywhere
There ain't no place I ain't never gone
Well it's kind of like the sayin
That you heard so many times
Well there just ain't no place like home
Did you ever see a she-gator protect her youngin'
Or fish in a river swimmin' free
Did you ever see the beauty of the hills of Carolina
Or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
'Cause if I can seen the concrete a slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes
Like to see a mountain stream a flowin'
Do ya like to see a youngin' with his dog
Did ya ever stop and think about
Well the air your breathin'
Well ya better listen to my song
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
'Cause when I can see the concrete a slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes
I'm not tryin' to put down no big city
But the things they write about us is just a bore
Well you can take a boy out of ole' Dixieland, Lord
But you'll never take ole' Dixie from a boy
And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
'Cause when I can see the concrete a slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes
If I can see the concrete a slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes



Enrique Aldanondo

Well this life that I've
lead has took me everywhere
There ain't no place I ain't never gone
But its kind of like the saying that
you heard so many times
Well there just ain't no plae like home.

Did you ever see a she-gator protect her young
Or a fish in a river swimming free
Did you ever see the beauty
of the hills of Carolina
Or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee.

And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin
Lord take me and mine before that comes.

Do you like to see a mountain stream a-flowin
Do you like to see a youngun with his dog
Did you ever stop to think about,
well, the air your breathin
Well you better listen to my song.

And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin
Lord take me and mine before that comes.

I'm not tryin' to put down no big cities
But the things they write about us is just a bore
Well you can take a boy out of ol Dixieland
But you'll never take ol Dixie from a boy.

And Lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin
Lord take me and mine before that comes.

Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin
Lord take me and mine before that comes.



D D

Well this life that I've lead has took me everywhere
There ain't no place I ain't never gone
But it's kind of like the saying that you heard so many times
Well there just ain't no place like home
Did you ever see a she-gator protect her young
Or a fish in a river swimming free
Did you ever see the beauty of the hills of Carolina
Or the sweetness of the grass in Tennessee
And lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes

Do you like to see a mountain stream a-flowin'
Do you like to see a young gun with his dog
Did you ever stop to think about, well, the air your breathin'
Well you better listen to my song
And lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes

I'm not tryin' to put down no big cities
But the things they write about us is just a bore
Well you can take a boy out of ol' dixieland
But you'll never take ol' Dixie from a boy
And lord I can't make any changes
All I can do is write 'em in a song
I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes
'Cause I can see the concrete slowly creepin'
Lord take me and mine before that comes



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Traci Spivey

My brother used to write songs and this was one of his favorite songs. Today it was played at his funeral. This song will always have a special place in my heart.

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Gotta be one of the most under rated Skynyrd songs of all time.

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