I think its my favorite song and
yeah
its self explanitory =D
ahah

Here's the Lyrics:
If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be travelling on, now,
Cause there's too many places Ive got to see.
But, if I stayed here with you, girl,
Things just couldn't be the same.
Cause Im as free as a bird now,
And this bird you can not change.
Lord knows, I can't change.

Bye, bye, its been a sweet love.
Though this feeling I can't change.
But please don't take it badly,
Cause lord knows Im to blame.
But, if I stayed here with you girl,
Things just couldn't be the same.
Cause Im as free as a bird now,
And this bird you'll never change.
And this bird you can not change.
Lord knows, I can't change.
Lord help me, I can't change.

The lyrics are about a man explaining to a girl why he can't settle down and make a commitment. The opening verse, "If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" was inspired by Allen Collins' girlfriend who had asked him this very question during a fight.

I think it's about death. Something changes because he says "I'm as free as a bird now" as if he has just become free. He also says "I must be traveling on now" indicating that it is not a choice.

I thought he liked his freedom and she can't change that. When he did leave he was again a Freebird?
Here's some other opinions:
http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/41976/

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Originally Posted by jjwoodhull

I think it's about death. Something changes because he says "I'm as free as a bird now" as if he has just become free. He also says "I must be traveling on now" indicating that it is not a choice.

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Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd Songfacts

Still makes me think of death. That's what's great about music - we can all interpret it in our own way.

I heard a rumor its about one of the almond brothers