: The legendary fast-tempo guitar solo at the end was originally added to live sets to give Van Zant a chance to rest his voice during long performances. Meaning and Themes
: Guitarist Allen Collins was inspired by his girlfriend (later wife) Kathy Johns, who once asked him during a fight, " If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me? " Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird
: According to Van Zant, the song is about "what it means to be free," using a bird’s ability to fly anywhere as the ultimate symbol of independence. : The legendary fast-tempo guitar solo at the