Freebird
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrics


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If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me
For I must be travelin' on now
There's too many places I got to see

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 oh
And the bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows, I can't change

Bye and bye baby, it's been sweet love, yeah yeah
Though this feelin' I can't change
Please don't take it so badly
'Cause Lord knows, I'm to blame

And if I stay here with you girl
Things just couldn't even be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird you cannot change
Oh 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

Overall Meaning

"Freebird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is an iconic rock ballad that was released in 1974 as part of their debut album "Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd." The song has become one of the band's most popular and most played songs, often at the end of concerts as a tribute to the band's past members who died in a plane crash in 1977. The song's lyrics capture the essence of freedom and the desire to explore what the world has to offer.


The opening lines, "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me? For I must be traveling on now, there's too many places I got to see," suggests that the singer has an adventurous spirit, and they are ready to embark on a new journey. The lyrics also reveal that the singer is in a relationship, and if they were to leave, the relationship would change as they would be pursuing their freedom. The repeated phrase "this bird you cannot change" is another indicator of the singer's desire for freedom, to be able to move without restrictions.


In the second verse, the singer is begging their lover not to take their leaving too badly. They are acknowledging the pain that their departure might cause but is still determined to pursue their freedom. The repetition of "Lord knows, I can't change" suggests that the singer is regretful about their departure, but it is something they feel they must do.


Overall, "Freebird" has become synonymous with a sense of freedom and an ode to the desire for exploration. The song's lyrics are imbued with a sense of melancholy as it explores the bittersweetness of freedom in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

If I leave here tomorrow
If I were to leave this place behind and never return


Would you still remember me
Do you think you would still think of me and hold me in your memories


For I must be travelin' on now
Because I feel the need to keep moving forward and exploring new places


There's too many places I got to see
There are so many new and exciting experiences to be had in this world, and I can't resist the urge to see them all


If I stay here with you girl
If I were to choose to remain close to you and not follow my wanderlust


Things just couldn't be the same
Our relationship would have to change and adapt to my desire for new experiences


'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
Because I feel truly unencumbered and free to follow my heart's desires


And this bird you cannot change
Even though you may wish to change who I am and what I want, you cannot control my innermost desires


Oh oh oh oh oh oh
No specific meaning, just a vocalization to emphasize the previous line


Lord knows, I can't change
I am aware that my desires and dreams are a fundamental part of who I am as a person, and I cannot change that aspect of myself


Bye and bye baby, it's been sweet love, yeah yeah
I have enjoyed our time together, but it is time for me to move on


Though this feelin' I can't change
Even though I recognize that this is who I am, I still feel a sense of guilt and discomfort about leaving


Please don't take it so badly
I hope you won't be too upset with me or take my departure personally


'Cause Lord knows, I'm to blame
I understand that I am the reason for any pain or sadness you may feel, and I hold myself accountable for that


Lord help me, I can't change
I am calling out for divine guidance and strength to help me accept and follow my true nature


Won't you fly high free bird yeah
I hope to take to the skies and soar freely, unburdened by the expectations and limitations of others




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]
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

[Pre-Chorus]
But if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same

[Chorus]
'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

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 2]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
But, if I stay here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same

[Chorus]
'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

[Outro]
Lord, I can't change
Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah

[Guitar Solo]



All comments from YouTube:

@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 🤣

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@lukelea9699

My dads favorite song. Rip Dad, Feb 5th 2024. Fly high free bird. 🕊️❤️

@victoriaman117

I'm just a Stanger on the internet, but I hope your doing alright.

@nathanpaulk4232

Damn dawg that was 2 days ago stay strong soldier

@calanon534

Fly high indeed!

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