Free Born Man
The Outlaws Lyrics


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I was born in the Southland
Twenty-some odd years ago
Ran away for the first time honey
When I was four years old

I'm a freeborn man
My home is on my back
I know every inch of highway,
Every foot of back road
Every mile of railroad track.

I got a lady in Cincinnati
A woman in San Anton'
I always love the gal next door
Honey, every place is home

I'm a freeborn man
My home is on my back
I know every inch of highway,
Every foot of back road
Every mile of railroad track.

You may not like the way I look
You may not like my song
You may not like the way I Live
You'll love the way I'm gone

I'm a freeborn man
Home is on my back
I know every inch of highway,
Every foot of back road
Every mile of railroad




Every mile of railroad
Every mile of railroad track

Overall Meaning

The Outlaws' "Freeborn Man" is a song that speaks to the heart of American individualism and the essence of freedom. The singer, who was born in the Southland twenty-some years ago, ran away for the first time when he was just four years old. He describes himself as a "freeborn man," with his home on his back, who knows every inch of highway, foot of back road, and mile of railroad track. The singer has a lady in Cincinnati, a woman in San Anton', and loves the girl next door; every place is home for him.


The song talks about the singer's rejection of societal conventions, embracing a life of wanderlust and personal freedom. The singer's lyrics suggest that he lives outside the traditional boundaries of society, and his refusal to conform to societal norms is seen in the way he sings about being true to himself, his way of living, and his desire for independence. He acknowledges that others may not appreciate his lifestyle, but he insists that they will love the way he's gone. This is a powerful ode to individualism, and it captures the romance of the open road, the freedom to move and explore that is the hallmark of American society.


Line by Line Meaning

I was born in the Southland
I was born in the southern part of the United States


Twenty-some odd years ago
Approximately twenty years ago


Ran away for the first time honey
I left home for the first time when I was only four years old


When I was four years old
At the young age of four


I'm a freeborn man
I am free to live my life as I choose


My home is on my back
I carry everything I need to survive with me


I know every inch of highway,
I am familiar with every inch of the major roads


Every foot of back road
I am familiar with every small, less-traveled road


Every mile of railroad track.
I am familiar with every train track


I got a lady in Cincinnati
I am in a relationship with a woman in Cincinnati


A woman in San Anton'
I am also in a relationship with a woman in San Antonio


I always love the gal next door
I am attracted to the women who live near me


Honey, every place is home
I feel at home wherever I go


You may not like the way I look
You may have a negative opinion of my appearance


You may not like my song
You may not enjoy the music I create


You may not like the way I live
You may not approve of the way I choose to live


You'll love the way I'm gone
You will be happy when I am no longer around


Every mile of railroad track
I am familiar with every train track




Lyrics © BOOM MUSIC
Written by: K. ALLISON, M. LINDSAY

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John Morrissey

I grew up on Southern Rock and I loved all of those great bands, but the Outlaws were my favorite and still are. Billy and Huey rank right up there with other great guitar duos, and throw in Freddie, now you have the great Florida Guitar Army!!!!

TheBigjohn527

Nice. Not too many HDA sightings from back in the day on here, front & center. Great tune &video.

Clayton B

Great video. Thank you for posting this. Magnificent.

Ronnie Dark

great live cover of a Paul Revere and the Raiders song. R.I.P. Keith Allison

Brian Jackson

The outlaws man groovy

Mark Williams

Down the road music 🎵! Thanks you tube. 69 Chevelle SS

R2EPS 303

Billy, you were so good..

Alberta Proud

Just don’t hear music like this anymore

Bob Jolly

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Alberta Proud

@Mark Tele hey, not too bad. I like it. Thanks!

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