Lyrics
Do I look dumb
Expressing doubt about one's intelligence or perception.
I feel your thumb creeping down my spine
Sensing someone's touch (thumb) on the speaker's back.
And you're wasted all the time
Noting that the person is frequently intoxicated.
Tryna get you some, think I'll play along
Considering playing along with the situation to gain something.
When I see you again, it'll be close to dawn
Anticipating the next meeting, likely after a night of revelry.
When we're down at the Honky Tonk and we're talking
Describing a scene at the Honky Tonk where conversations occur.
Step right up or get to walking
Encouraging active participation or departure from the scene.
Am I wrong about a pro/con
Questioning the correctness of a judgment or decision.
A wanted man who pleads
Referring to a man in demand who is making a plea.
A coward on his knees
Describing someone as a coward, submissive and pleading.
The guilty one, disguised in fun
Pointing out a person enjoying themselves but hiding guilt.
I've had enough, I call your bluff
Expressing dissatisfaction and challenging someone's honesty.
Buy me what you please, you're still staying on your knees
Highlighting materialism and the person's subservient position.
Until you learn you can wait your turn
Suggesting the person needs to be patient and wait for their turn.
When I see you again, it'll be close to dawn
Reiterating the expectation of a meeting near dawn.
When we're down at the Honky Tonk and we're talking
Returning to the scene at the Honky Tonk for conversation.
step right up or get to walking
Repeating the choice between participation or leaving.
And now I know how these things go
Reflecting on the familiarity of certain experiences.
Think you get it, get it right when you get it, get it wrong
Acknowledging the difficulty of getting things right or wrong.
And every time
Emphasizing a recurring pattern or situation.
Oh, you serve me extra dirty when I take it with a twist
Describing a specific way a drink is served, possibly metaphorical.
When we're down at the Honky Tonk
Returning to the Honky Tonk setting for conversation.
We're talking
Reiterating the ongoing discussions at the Honky Tonk.
Step right up or get to walking
Repeating the call to participate or leave the scene.
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Ending with a vocal expression, possibly indicating contemplation.
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