honky tonk angels
Parton Dolly Lyrics
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The song about the wild side of life
As I listen to the words they are saying
It brings memories when I was a trusted wife
It was not God who made Honky Tonk Angels
As you said in the words of you're song
Too many times married men think, they're still single
And that's why many a poor girl do go wrong
It's not true that only you men feel the same
From the start most every heart that's ever broken
Was because there always was a man to blame
It was not God who made HTA
As you said in the words of you're song
Too many times married men think, they're still single
And that's why many a poor girl do go wrong
Dolly Parton's Honky Tonk Angels is a song that reveals the double standards between men and women in society. As she sits and listens to the jukebox play, she hears a song about the wild side of life. The lyrics of the song remind her of her past life when she was a trusted wife. The song "Honky Tonk Angels" implies that women who visit the bars and nightclubs and engage in risky behavior have fallen from grace. However, the song misses a larger truth, men can be equally guilty of infidelity and impropriety, if not more so.
Parton's response to the song is a nod to society's conventions, which always places the blame on women. However, the blame is not solely upon the women. The lyrics speak the truth about the unfairness of the society that judges women's behavior more harshly than men's. The lyrics remind us that women are not responsible for men's infidelity and that men share an equal responsibility for the breakdown of relationships.
Overall, Honky Tonk Angels is a feminist anthem that takes a shot at the social norms of the time, exposes the double standards of society, and acknowledges that women are not the only ones responsible for their broken hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
As I sit here tonite the jukebox's playin
I am sitting here tonight and listening to the jukebox as it plays music.
The song about the wild side of life
The song being played is about the wild and risky parts of life.
As I listen to the words they are saying
As I listen to the lyrics of the song, I am reminded of certain memories.
It brings memories when I was a trusted wife
The song brings back memories of when I was a faithful and loyal wife.
It was not God who made Honky Tonk Angels
The song believes that it wasn't God who created women who frequently visit honky tonks.
As you said in the words of you're song
As the lyrics of your song state,
Too many times married men think, they're still single
Many times married men think and act as if they are not committed to their spouses.
And that's why many a poor girl do go wrong
This behavior often leads young women astray and causes them to make poor choices.
It's a shame that all the blame is on us women
It's regrettable that society only blames women for their choices and not men.
It's not true that only you men feel the same
It is false to assume that only men experience the same emotions and temptations.
From the start most every heart that's ever broken
Throughout history, almost every broken heart can be traced back to a man's actions or decisions.
Was because there always was a man to blame
There is always a man who shoulders the blame for causing a broken heart.
It was not God who made HTA
Just like in the previous lines, the song reiterates that God did not create women who visit honky tonks.
As you said in the words of you're song
As you have sung earlier,
Too many times married men think, they're still single
Many married men tend to think and act as if they are free to do what they want like they were single.
And that's why many a poor girl do go wrong
This behavior leads young women to make unfortunate choices.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOSEPH D. MILLER
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@frankmachotka3488
I can't get enough of this lady Dolly Parton. Her voice like an angel. π. She's the best singer in the world πππππββββππΆπ΅πΌπΈπ€π€ . I will always love you Dolly Parton. πππππΉπΉπΉπΉππππ
@jarheadmarine100
this women's vocal is sungΒ from a love of music
@donlatymer5492
I could just hear this wonderful tune one and on
@kristelx33
i love this song thanks for uploading it :)
@sandramurdoch4704
It relates to an episode in my life
@tammyxx3699
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@courtneylewis7166
I'm not the typical teen that's into all this pop/rap music I'm purely and simply a country girl. And I adore this song doll was so young and talented to be able write such honest lyrics. Love you dolly πΈ
@dawnarnold7735
Dolly didn't write it, its actually Kitty Wells song.
@IH8COMERCIALRNB
that's true, it is a Kitty Wells song.. I do however prefer Dolly's singing to Kitty's.. I mean.. the song is incredibly whiny anyway in style.. But Kitty takes the cake.. Janis Joplin also did a cover of this song live but I am not fond of it either.
@stevequizodlibumpbumpbump3575
Was written by Jay Miller.