Honky Tonk Women
Mick Jagger & Tina Turner Lyrics
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He tried to take me upstairs for a ride
He had to heave me right across his shoulder
'Cause I just can't seem to drink you off my mind
I'm the honky tonk woman
Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man
I laid a VIP in New York city,
But I had to put myself out of some kind of a fight
He blew my nose and then he blew my mind
I'm a honky tonk woman
Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man
(Yeah) I'm a honky tonk woman
Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man
(Yeah) I'm a honky tonk woman
Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man
The lyrics of "Honky Tonk Women" by Mick Jagger and Tina Turner describe a wild and carefree woman who loves to party in honky-tonk bars. The first stanza introduces the woman as a gin-soaked bar-room queen who tries to take the singer upstairs for a ride. The man has to carry her over his shoulder because he cannot seem to forget her, even after trying to drink her off his mind. The repetition of the phrase 'Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man' emphasizes this woman's desire for a particular type of man who can party just as hard as she does.
The second stanza introduces a contrast as the singer reveals that he had laid a VIP in New York City, but had to put himself out of some kind of a fight. Although this encounter appears to be more sophisticated, the woman is still drawn back to her wild lifestyle as she is later covered in roses by the man, who also blows her mind. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the honky-tonk woman's desire for a man who can keep up with her wild tendencies.
Overall, the lyrics of "Honky Tonk Women" describe a woman who loves to party and is attracted to men who can match her lifestyle. The repetition of the chorus highlights this woman's unwavering desire for a specific type of man, emphasizing her carefree and wild nature.
Line by Line Meaning
I met a gin soaked, bar-room queen in memphis
I encountered an inebriated, frequent patron of bars who identifies as a queen while in Memphis.
He tried to take me upstairs for a ride
He attempted to persuade me to accompany him to a more private space for intimate activities.
He had to heave me right across his shoulder
He physically lifted me over his shoulder as I was reluctant to comply with his advances.
'Cause I just can't seem to drink you off my mind
I am unable to get you out of my thoughts, despite partaking in alcoholic beverages to dull my memories of you.
I'm the honky tonk woman
I am a female who frequents country-western bars with loud music and dancing, known as honky tonks.
Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man
I desire a male companion who also enjoys spending time at honky tonks and shares similar interests as me.
I laid a VIP in New York city,
I engaged in a romantic or sexual encounter with an important or high-status individual in New York City.
But I had to put myself out of some kind of a fight
I encountered some form of conflict or disagreement that I had to resolve on my own to fully enjoy my encounter with the VIP.
Then later the man covered me with roses
After our encounter, the man showered me with roses as a romantic gesture.
He blew my nose and then he blew my mind
He performed an unexpected act of affection or intimacy that completely surprised and overwhelmed me emotionally.
I'm a honky tonk woman
I am a woman who embraces the wild, carefree lifestyle often associated with honky tonks.
Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man
I yearn for a man who can keep up with my free-spirited nature and love for honky tonks.
(Yeah) I'm a honky tonk woman
Reaffirming my identity as a woman who enjoys spending time in honky tonks.
Gimme, gimme, gimme a honky tonk man
Reiterating my desire for a male partner who shares my passion for honky tonks and adventure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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Griffin Williams
David Redondo García
wow!! like a beautiful double rainbow after a terrible storm.. God doubled down blessed us
with Rock and Roll after our darkest hour WW2 .. I'm so grateful I grew up with Elvis, Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, John Lee hooker, the Beatles the Rolling stones, Bowie, British invasion, Led Zeppelin, C,C.R, The Stones, did I mention the Rolling Stones? Bob Dylan
as my background music how cool is that?
BethLovesPunk007
I adore how Tina gets so into the music, she's dancing around on stage like it's a dance party. I love Jagger, I love pretty much everyone up there. This is amazing.
Curtis Everett
yeah, me too except for Paul Shafer.....I don't really think they need him to conduct....
Debbid Quillian
Oh my, these greats are getting fewer by the day! Rip Ms. Turner. There will never another generation of artists like this. My generation has had the best of all music😎🥰
Carol Maurizio
Yes Debbid Quillian. We really did have the best of music and entertainers.
dsfddsgh
Anytime Mick and Tina can be on the same stage together is a good day.
CJ Turner
Damn Right!!!
Rhonda Fortson
AMEN...TINA & MICK...TINA & ROD...DYNAMITE.. EXPLOSIVE! I WOULD ALSO LOVE TO SEE TINA & FOGERTY DO "Proud Mary" together!!!!!
Attila-54
You right amico
Adrienne Benjamin
#Grdmomsays when humans wee HUMANE &friends were positive outcomes of SPENT TIME SIMULAR interest.😊
Tina was friends with JAGGER&BOWIE
Kerzy Tibok
Tina said she always had a crush on Ole Mick --- the feeling was mutual 😊