n Birmingham they love the Gov’nor, boo hoo hoo/Now we all did what we could do

Note Van Zant sings THEY love the govner, WE did what we could do BOO BOO..

Sounds to me like Van Zant was saying while people in birmingham love the govner, he didnt very much.. and he did what he could to help ...

like van zant sang...

I hope neil young will remember

southern man dont need him around anyhow