Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell -

: This opening line directly references Rossington’s crash.

: At the time, Van Zant reportedly felt a "creepy feeling" that things were turning against the band, leading him to write what he described as a "morbid song". 3. Prophetic Tragedy Lynyrd Skynyrd - That Smell

The lyrics were primarily inspired by a 1976 car accident involving guitarist Gary Rossington. While under the influence, Rossington crashed his brand-new Ford Torino into a telephone pole and an oak tree in Jacksonville, Florida. : This opening line directly references Rossington’s crash