Honey Don't
Reckoning with the Devil's Tune: David Allan Coe's Musical Odyssey
Lyrics
By David Allan Coe
Reflecting on experiences of traveling in Mississippi.
I'VE DONE SOME RAMBLING DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI
Recalling time spent in Tennessee.
I'VE DONE SOME TIME IN TENNESSEE
Suggesting a connection between the speaker and legal troubles in Tennessee.
I SERVER MY SENTENCE IN A FENDER TWIN AMPLIFIER
Metaphorically serving a sentence through playing music on a Fender Twin Amplifier.
HONEY DON'T YOU LAT THAT SHIT ON ME
A plea to a partner not to burden the speaker with negativity or problems.
HONEY DON'T YOU LAY THAT SHIT ON ME
Reiteration of the plea for the partner to avoid bringing troubles to the speaker.
I PAID MY DUES TO THE MUSICIANS UNION
Claiming to have fulfilled obligations to the Musicians Union, implying commitment to the music profession.
HONEY DON'T YOU LAY THAT SHIT ON SLIM
Emphasizing the plea not to burden the speaker, specifically mentioning someone named Slim.
I'VE BEEN A RODIE FOR SATAN HONEY
Revealing a past role as a roadie for Satan, possibly a metaphor for a wild or rebellious lifestyle.
I WAS A SOUND MAN FOR THE DEVIL YOU SEE
Describing a role as a sound man for the devil, indicating involvement in unconventional or rebellious activities.
NOW I'm A GUITAR WITH THE HEART OF A BANJO
Metaphorically expressing a personal transformation, likening oneself to a guitar with the heart of a banjo.
HONEY DON'T YOU LAY THAT SHIT ON ME
Reiterating the plea not to burden the speaker with troubles, using a term of endearment ("Honey").
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