Honky Tonk Women
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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She tried to take me upstairs for a ride
She had to heave me right across her shoulder
'Cause I just can't seem to drink you off my mind
It's the honky tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues
I laid a divorcée in New York City
I had to put up some kind of a fight
The lady then she covered me with roses
She blew my nose and then she blew my mind
It's the honky tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues
It's the honky tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues
It's the honky tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues
The Rolling Stones' song "Honky Tonk Women" is a classic rock hit that tells the story of a man's encounters with two different women in Memphis and New York. In the first verse, the man meets a "gin-soaked, bar-room queen" in Memphis who attempts to seduce him. Despite his attempts to forget about her, he can't seem to get her out of his thoughts. The chorus then declares his love for "honky tonk women" and the bluesy lifestyle that comes with them.
The second verse describes a meeting with a divorcée in New York City. Again, the man is initially resistant to her advances, but she eventually wins him over with her charms. She covers him with roses and "blows his mind" in a psychedelic sense. The chorus repeats once more, emphasizing the man's love for these wild and carefree women who embody the spirit of the honky tonk lifestyle.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the free-spirited and sometimes dangerous women who represent the rough-and-tumble world of honky tonk bars and the blues. The Rolling Stones capture the energy and allure of these women in their signature rock style, blending blues and country influences to create a truly memorable sound.
Line by Line Meaning
I met a gin-soaked, bar-room queen in Memphis
I encountered a woman, possibly an alcoholic, who spends her time in bars in Memphis.
She tried to take me upstairs for a ride
She attempted to seduce me and take me to her bedroom.
She had to heave me right across her shoulder
She physically lifted me up to take me to her bedroom against my will.
'Cause I just can't seem to drink you off my mind
I can't stop thinking about this woman, even when I try to forget her by drinking.
I laid a divorcée in New York City
I had sex with a woman who was divorced in New York City.
I had to put up some kind of a fight
I had to resist her advances or convince her to have sex with me.
The lady then she covered me with roses
After we had sex, she showed affection by giving me roses.
She blew my nose and then she blew my mind
She surprised me with unexpected kindness, which amazed me.
It's the honky tonk women
These women are the type to be found in honky tonk bars, which are known for their rowdy, lively atmosphere.
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues
I want to experience the excitement and energy of being with honky tonk women and in honky tonk bars.
It's the honky tonk women
These women are the type to be found in honky tonk bars, which are known for their rowdy, lively atmosphere.
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues
I want to experience the excitement and energy of being with honky tonk women and in honky tonk bars.
It's the honky tonk women
These women are the type to be found in honky tonk bars, which are known for their rowdy, lively atmosphere.
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues
I want to experience the excitement and energy of being with honky tonk women and in honky tonk bars.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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Greg Halder
on 2000 Light Years From Home
Totally underrated track and album..