Written by Marty Stuart Well I was born for Saturday night Looking for trouble and ready to fight I was made to be wild and free Where it's loud and bright, that's where I'll be And I might change some day I guess But honky tonkin's what I do best I can juke all night without taking a breath Get out on the floor, dance myself to d**h I'm a wild-eyed, certified, bonafide general mess And honky tonkin's what I do best I never had much luck with society My momma used to say "he don't belong to me"
But deep down I think daddy understood He always made me feel like I was worth some good Sister moved to New York and she's a big success (I'm so impressed) But honky tonkin's what I do best I can juke all night without taking a breath Get out on the floor, dance myself to d**h I'm a wild-eyed, certified, bonafide general mess And honky tonkin's what I do best Honky tonkin's what I do best Yeah, I said honky tonkin's what I do best Honky tonkin's what I do best