Well, I met a gin-soaked barroom queen in Memphis, she tried to take me upstairs for a ride
She had to heave me right across her shoulders ’cause I just can’t seem to drink her off my mind
Yeah, those honky tonk women
That give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues
There was a divorcee in New York City, I had to put up some kind of a fight
The lady said she’d cover me in roses, yeah, she blew my nose and then she blew my mind
Yeah, those honky tonk women
That give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues
Hey
Oh, those honky tonk women
That give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues
Oh, it’s honky tonk women
Yeah, that give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues
Yeah, those honky tonk women
Yeah, that give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues
Honky Tonk Tales: A Lively Journey
“Honky Tonk Women” by Brooks & Dunn is a spirited tribute to the wild, unpredictable world of barroom romance. The lyrics paint vivid scenes of encounters in Memphis and New York City, where the narrator finds himself swept up by charismatic, enigmatic women. These tales are filled with humor and a sense of mischief, as the protagonist navigates situations that are as intoxicating as they are memorable. Each woman leaves a mark, bringing both joy and the inevitable “honky tonk blues,” capturing the bittersweet thrill of these fleeting connections.
Song Credits
“Honky Tonk Women” was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Brooks & Dunn’s rendition brings their signature country flair to this classic track.