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Honky Cat
Elton John
When I look back boy I must have been green
Bopping in the country, fishing in a stream
Looking for an answer trying to find a sign
Until I saw your city lights honey I was blind
They said get back honky cat
Better get back to the woods
Well I quit those days and my redneck ways
And oh the change is gonna do me good
You better get back honky cat
Living in the city ain't where it's at
It's like trying to find gold in a silver mine
It's like trying to drink whisky from a bottle of wine
Well I read some books and I read some magazines
About those high class ladies down in New Orleans
And all the folks back home well, said I was a fool
They said oh, believe in the Lord is the golden rule
They said stay at home boy, you gotta tend the farm
Living in the city boy, is going to break your heart
But how can you stay, when your heart says no
How can you stop when your feet say go
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Honky Cat by Elton John is an upbeat song about a young man who decides to leave his rural, country life behind for the allure and excitement of the big city. The song highlights themes of adventure, ambition, and the struggles of adapting to a new environment. It also touches on the influence of family and people from one's past, who often have strong opinions about such decisions. A poignant moment in the song is when the protagonist realizes that the promised city life isn't as glamorous as he thought and reflects on the value of his roots and upbringing.
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