Honky Tonk Man
Dwight Yoakam Lyrics
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And I can't seem to stop
I love to give the girls a whirl
To the music of an old jukebox
But when my money's all gone,
I'm on the telephone singing
Hey hey mama can your daddy come home
But I've got plenty of company
The moon comes up and the sun goes down
I can't wait to see the lights of town
'Cause I'm a honky tonk man
And I can't seem to stop
I love to give the girls a whirl
To the music of an old jukebox
And when my money's all gone,
I'm on the telephone singing
Hey hey mama can your daddy come home
Well I'm a honky tonk man
And I can't seem to stop
I love to give the girls a whirl
To the music of an old jukebox
And when my money's all gone,
I'm on the telephone singing
Hey hey mama can your daddy come home
Hey now, a pretty little girl and a jug of wine
Well that's what it takes to make a honky tonk time
With the jukebox moaning those honky tonk sounds
I can't wait to lay my money down
'Cause I'm a honky tonk man
And I can't seem to stop
I love to give the girls a whirl
To the music of an old jukebox
But when my money's all gone,
I'm on the telephone singing
Hey hey mama can your daddy come home
I'm a honky tonk man
And I can't seem to stop
I love to give the girls a whirl
To the music of an old jukebox
But when my money's all gone,
I'm on the telephone singing
Hey hey mama can your daddy come home
The song "Honky Tonk Man" by Dwight Yoakam is a classic country tune that embodies the spirit of honky-tonk bars and the wild, carefree lifestyle of a man who loves to dance, drink, and flirt with women. The lyrics describe the singer, the titular honky-tonk man, as someone who is unable to resist the lure of the music coming from the jukebox and the women who flock to the bars to dance the night away.
The honky-tonk man speaks of his desire to live dangerously and his fondness for the company of others who share his love of wild behavior. He waits eagerly for the sun to set and the moon to rise, marking the beginning of the night's festivities. The mention of a "pretty little girl and a jug of wine" suggests that the honky-tonk man is not averse to getting a little drunk while dancing and flirting.
However, the honky-tonk man is not oblivious to the fact that his carefree lifestyle comes at a cost. When his money runs out, he is forced to call his lover and ask if she can help him out. Despite his dependency on others, the honky-tonk man remains unapologetic about his ways and continues to lead his life as he sees fit.
Overall, "Honky Tonk Man" is a fun, upbeat song that captures the energy and excitement of a night at a honky-tonk bar. The lyrics celebrate the joys of dancing, drinking, and flirting, but also acknowledge the consequences of living life on the edge.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm a honky tonk man
I am a person who enjoys the honky tonk lifestyle
And I can't seem to stop
I cannot resist the temptation of this lifestyle
I love to give the girls a whirl
I enjoy flirting with women
To the music of an old jukebox
I enjoy listening to classic country music
But when my money's all gone,
When I have spent all my money
I'm on the telephone singing
I resort to calling someone for financial assistance
Hey hey mama can your daddy come home
Asking someone if they can lend me some money
Well now I'm living wild and dangerously
I am living recklessly and without regard for consequences
But I've got plenty of company
There are others who share my lifestyle
The moon comes up and the sun goes down
The passing of time
I can't wait to see the lights of town
Excitement for the nightlife
'Cause I'm a honky tonk man
I am a person who enjoys the honky tonk lifestyle
Hey now, a pretty little girl and a jug of wine
The only things needed to have a good time
Well that's what it takes to make a honky tonk time
The essentials for a good time in a honky tonk
With the jukebox moaning those honky tonk sounds
The classic country music playing in the honky tonk
I can't wait to lay my money down
I am eager to spend my money
I'm a honky tonk man
I am a person who enjoys the honky tonk lifestyle
And I can't seem to stop
I cannot resist the temptation of this lifestyle
I love to give the girls a whirl
I enjoy flirting with women
To the music of an old jukebox
I enjoy listening to classic country music
But when my money's all gone,
When I have spent all my money
I'm on the telephone singing
I resort to calling someone for financial assistance
Hey hey mama can your daddy come home
Asking someone if they can lend me some money
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Howard Hausey, Johnny Horton, Tillman Franks
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VonZoomTunes
Still kicks ass in 2021. Timeless, Dwight-thank you for sharing your music with us.
Mike Mota
Damn right. Cheers !
MrRockzilla86
Yes sir, you know it
Jeanine Shiman
And that's the truth!!
Trevor Miles
and 2022 Im a honkey tonk man...
Christopher Abraham
Now it's 2022 and it's still kick ass lol
Adrian Gonzalez
Love this man’s country western style, seriously underrated, he’s one of the BEST 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎
Tommy Haynes
Underrated?? He's one the most successful modern country musicians
Valerie rumfelt
To r
Ok 1
YETIeFER69
Amen