Discover the story of the song > The General Lee – Johnny Cash

The song is about a car called General Lee, which the protagonist describes as a charger that can go very fast and is like a knight in shining armor. He believes the car is his best friend and will always make him feel like a hero when he's riding in it. He also thinks that General Lee is the pride of the South and will show anyone who tries to chase them what it means to be fast and free.