I'm A Honky Tonk Girl
Sissy Spacek Lyrics


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Don't be fool by big blue eyes by a smile or a golden curl
'Cause she'll love you now and then break every vow
'Cause she's just a honky tonk girl

Breaking hearts to her is just the way of having fun
She thinks every man's a fool and you're another one
She knows all the arts of love she'll give your heart a twirl
'Cause she's just a honky tonk girl

She can never change your ways though you'll give her all the world
She's had more than one or two and each day there's someone new
'Cause she's just a honky tonk girl

Breaking hearts to her is just the way of having fun
She thinks every man's a fool and you're another one




She knows all the arts of love she'll give your heart a twirl
'Cause she's just a honky tonk girl

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl" by Sissy Spacek is a cautionary tale about a woman who is a heartbreaker, and is not to be taken lightly. The lyrics warn men not to be fooled by her appearance, as she will love them one minute and then break every promise she made to them. The singer emphasizes that the woman is simply a honky tonk girl, meaning someone who frequents bars and nightclubs where country music is played, and that breaking hearts is just part of the fun for her.


The song goes on to suggest that the woman is not capable of changing her ways, no matter how much a man might offer her. She has already had multiple relationships, and every day there seems to be someone new in her life. The honky tonk girl knows all the tricks of love, and she will use them to make a man's heart spin. The overall message of the song is that this woman is not worth the trouble, and that men should be cautious when dealing with her.


Overall, "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl" by Sissy Spacek is a reminder that not everyone is who they seem, and that appearances can be deceiving. The honky tonk girl in the song is a classic example of someone who is out for herself, and will do whatever it takes to get what she wants. While the song is framed in a country music context, the message is universal, and applies to relationships in all walks of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be fooled by big blue eyes by a smile or a golden curl
Don't judge her by her looks or nice demeanor


Cause she'll love you now and then break every vow
She'll deceive you and break promises


Cause she's just a honky tonk girl
She's a woman who frequents noisy bars or cheap nightclubs


Breaking hearts to her is just the way of having fun
Hurting people emotionally is enjoyable to her


She thinks every man's a fool and you're another one
She assumes all men are gullible, including you


She knows all the arts of love she'll give your heart a twirl
She's skilled in seduction and will charm you


She can never change your ways though you'll give her all the world
No matter what you do, she won't behave differently


She's had more than one or two and each day there's someone new
She's had many partners and doesn't stay committed to anyone


Cause she's just a honky tonk girl
She's still the type of woman who hangs out in bars and nightclubs




Writer(s): Loretta Lynn

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