"Dead At The Honky Tonk" is a new English song by Post Malone, published on the Post Malone YouTube channel. The track is part of the album F-1 Trillion (Long Bed), and it was written by Ashley Gorley, Post Malone,… Read More
Dead At The Honky Tonk Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
Knee-deep in the bullet, one foot in the dirt
Yeah, his bloodshot eyes are empty as a Monday mornin' church
On a stool in the corner, where he's been all week
Only way I know he's breathin' is he just took a drink
And he keeps headin' toward the neon light
[Chorus]
There's a hole in his heart down at the hole in the wall
They found him with his hand wrapped 'round a whiskey poured too strong
There ain't no murder weapon, just a note that says she's gone
And if they put it in the paper, then it wouldn't say much at all
One man dead at the honky tonk
[Verse 2]
We all saw it comin' from a mile away
We knew that her goodbye would put him in the grave
And, no, she won't go to prison, but he's doin' life
She tied him to the bar and let that firewater rise
Her leavin' sent him to the other side
[Chorus]
There's a hole in his heart down at the hole in the wall
They found him with his hand wrapped 'round a whiskey poured too strong
There ain't no murder weapon, just a note that says she's gone
And if they put it in the paper, then it wouldn't say much at all
One man dead at the honky tonk
[Bridge]
He's leanin' on that bottle and it's cuttin' like a knife
And he keeps headin' toward the neon light
[Chorus]
There's a hole in his heart down at the hole in the wall
They found him in there drownin' in a whiskey waterfall
There ain't no murder weapon, just a note that says she's gone
And if they put it in the paper, then it wouldn't say much at all
One man dead at the honky tonk
[Outro]
One man dead at the honky tonk
One man dead at the honky tonk
One man dead at the honky tonk
[Verse 1]
In this section, Post Malone describes a man who is deeply entrenched in despair. His physical and emotional state is depicted through imagery of isolation and numbness, where the only sign of life is his occasional drinking. This verse sets up the narrative of the man’s struggle with his broken heart and his inevitable movement towards self-destruction as he heads towards the neon lights of the bar, symbolizing both hope and his eventual demise.
[Chorus]
Here, the lyrics emphasize the tragic end of the man at the honky tonk. The hole in his heart metaphorically represents the void left by his lover's departure. The scene of him clutching a whiskey and the absence of a physical murder weapon underline the idea that his death is a result of emotional rather than physical violence. The note left behind serves as a stark reminder of the relationship's end, highlighting the futility of the situation and the inevitability of his fate.
[Verse 2]
This verse reflects on the inevitability of the man’s fate, suggesting that everyone saw his demise coming as a result of the breakup. It introduces the notion that while his former lover won't face any repercussions, the man is left to suffer the consequences. The imagery of firewater rising symbolizes the man’s gradual downfall, with his ex's departure being the catalyst for his ultimate demise, driving him to the brink.
[Bridge]
In the bridge, the song continues to delve into the man's emotional agony. The bottle, which "cuts like a knife," represents the deep, painful impact of his grief. The repetition of his movement towards the neon light reinforces his ongoing search for solace or escape, emphasizing his unrelenting journey towards an end.
[Chorus]
The final chorus reiterates the man's tragic end with imagery of drowning in whiskey, further illustrating his descent into self-destruction. The repetition of the chorus underscores the permanence of his situation and the minimal acknowledgment of his death by others. The note left behind continues to symbolize the emotional cause of his demise, encapsulating the theme of his life being tragically defined by loss and heartbreak.
[Outro]
The outro repeats the line "One man dead at the honky tonk," reinforcing the song's central theme of an individual whose life ended in sorrow and solitude. The repetition serves to underscore the permanence of his death and the emotional weight of the story told throughout the song.
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"Dead At The Honky Tonk" is a new English song by Post Malone, published on the Post Malone YouTube channel. The track is part of the album F-1 Trillion (Long Bed), and it was written by Ashley Gorley, Post Malone, Charlie Handsome, Josh Byron, and Louis Bell. Louis Bell and Charlie Handsome handled the production of the song.
The song explores themes of loss and despair through its portrayal of a man whose life unravels following a breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of his emotional state, where his grief and heartbreak manifest in a self-destructive behavior. Each verse and chorus highlight the man's tragic end, marked by his final moments in a bar and the impact of his former lover's departure on his life.
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The "Dead At The Honky Tonk" song is sung by Post Malone.
The "Dead At The Honky Tonk" song by Post Malone lyrics was written by Ashley Gorley, Post Malone, Charlie Handsome, Josh Byron & Louis Bell.
The "Dead At The Honky Tonk" song by Post Malone was produced by Louis Bell & Charlie Handsome.
Post Malone released "Dead At The Honky Tonk" song on Aug 16, 2024.
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