Call Me The Breeze
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrics


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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

Ain't no change in the weather
Ain't no changes in me
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 it's 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
Ooh, Mr. Breeze

Overall Meaning

In "Call Me The Breeze," Lynyrd Skynyrd provides a metaphor for a carefree, restless life by using the imagery of "the breeze" and its constant motion. The singer embraces his role as a free-spirited wanderer who travels without hesitation or attachment, given that he has "nobody" and "don't carry me no load." He states that nothing has changed in his life or in the weather, and he has nothing to hide. He then asserts that he must keep going, with no destination in mind, inspired by the "green light" of life. The lyrics also include a reference to the state of Georgia and the attractiveness of its "Georgia peaches," which reminds him of home, though he knows he can't stay with any one woman for too long.


The song's lyrics symbolize independence, freedom, and the desire for adventure without any restrictions, as the breeze keeps blowing down the road. The song illustrates a somewhat existentialist viewpoint that is mindful of the transience of life and that everyone needs to keep moving forward. The singer acknowledges that he can't stay in one place for too long, though he finds moments of comfort and familiarity in places that feel like home.


Line by Line Meaning

Call me the breeze
They refer to me as the breeze


I keep blowin' down the road
I keep traveling from place to place


Well now they call me the breeze
They still refer to me as the breeze


I keep blowin' down the road
I keep moving from place to place


I ain't got me nobody
I am alone and have no one with me


I don't carry me no load
I have no responsibilities or burdens to carry


Ain't no change in the weather
The weather is the same as it always is


Ain't no changes in me
I haven't changed, I am still the same person


Well there ain't no change in the weather
The weather is still the same


Ain't no changes in me
I haven't changed as a person


And I ain't hidin' from nobody
I am not avoiding anyone


Nobody's hidin' from me
No one is avoiding me


Oh, that's the way it's supposed to be
This is how things should be, no one avoiding each other


Well I got that green light baby
I have permission to move forward


I got to keep movin' on
I have to continue moving forward


Well I might go out to California
I may travel to California


Might go down to Georgia
I may travel to Georgia


I don't know
I am uncertain where I will go


Well I dig you Georgia peaches
I enjoy the people and atmosphere of Georgia


Makes me feel right at home
I feel comfortable and at ease there


Well now I dig you Georgia peaches
I really enjoy the people and atmosphere of Georgia


Makes me feel right at home
I feel very comfortable and at home there


But I don't love me no one woman
I am not committed to any one person


So I can't stay in Georgia long
I cannot stay in Georgia for a long period of time


Oooh Mr Breeze
I am the one and only Mr. Breeze




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JJ Cale

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@МихаилСергопольцев

Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Call Me the Breeze"

"Назови меня Ветром"

Назови меня Ветром,
Я все несусь по дороге.
Ну, теперь меня зовут Ветер,
Я все несусь по дороге.
У меня никого нет,
Я не несу никакого груза.

Нет перемен в погоде,
Нет перемен во мне.
Что ж, нет перемен в погоде,
Нет перемен во мне.
И я ни от кого не скрываюсь,
Никто не скрывается от меня.
О, так и должно быть, милая.

Что ж, у меня зеленый свет, детка,
Я должен двигаться дальше.
Что ж, у меня зеленый свет, детка,
Я должен двигаться дальше.
Может, я поеду в Калифорнию,
Может, поеду в Джорджию, я не знаю.

Что ж, мне нравятся твои персики, Джорджия,
Они заставляют меня чувствовать себя как дома.
Что ж, теперь мне нравятся твои персики, Джорджия,
Они заставляют меня чувствовать себя как дома.
Но я не люблю ни одну женщину,
Поэтому я не могу долго оставаться в Джорджии.

Ну, теперь меня зовут Ветер,
Я все несусь по дороге.
Ну, теперь меня зовут Ветер,
Я все несусь по дороге.
У меня никого нет,
Я не несу никакого груза.

О-о-о, Мистер Ветер.



All comments from YouTube:

@DarrelB-q1d

Let's give J.J.Cale a great big shout out for writing many outstanding songs that other people &himself had big hits to be remembered for!

@hamzalamborghini1941

Yep JJ cale ❤

@darrincassidy9045

You got that right,RIP JJ

@shirleybutler8637

My husband and I were privileged to see the origional band two times in Memphis TN. Back in the 70's before the plane went down. They were awesome both times! Great memories!!!

@FrankBigDawgHatton

I saw them in Dayton Ohio in April of 77' great show

@patlaw398

Alright isn’t Memphis like part of africa/haiti 🌚🗑 = 🇮🇱🌈

@PSpringfield

The closest I got was seeing Rossington Collins a couple of years after the tragedy

@michaelspicer1236

Nothing but appreciation for this band! I've been listening since they began and I'm here to tell ya there is no end. They made it!

@charlesmerchant5752

Saw them in Dallas in 76 and Mobile 0in 77 6 mos before crash !

@Dr.Music77

Every instrument in this song is Kicking ass. Unbelievable really.. Damn good

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