"Free Beer & Free Bird" by Aaron Goodvin is a nostalgic song that portrays the carefree and wild days of youth. The lyrics describe the experiences of a group of friends who were once kings of the backseat of an old Ford van. They were part of a weekend warrior cover band, playing gigs and living life to the fullest. The song talks about how the only lessons they learned were from the words in the songs they played. They didn't know who they were yet, but they were just playing along and enjoying the moment. The lyrics also mention being high on fumes and the excitement of running down a dream. The chorus emphasizes the exhilarating atmosphere of those nights, with everyone being on a neon high and throwing back drinks until they felt fine. The best nights ever were borderline, and they would get the crowd singing and involved in the fun. The lyrics suggest that going back to those times and living a little more like that would do a lot of good. The song brings up the camaraderie and excitement of being in a band, with mentions of a guy sending a six-pack, playing a rocking song, and girls going crazy in the back. It portrays the energy of the crowd and the desire for more than just a night on the town. Overall, "Free Beer & Free Bird" is a song that reminisces about the joy and freedom of youth, when the only things that mattered were having a good time, enjoying music, and being with friends.
