The song "Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best" by Hot Country Knights is about embracing a carefree and rebellious lifestyle. The narrator is proud of their wild and free spirit and finds joy in causing trouble and seeking excitement. They were born for Saturday nights and enjoy the thrill of pushing boundaries at red lights. The lyrics suggest that the narrator is not concerned about conforming to societal norms and has had a difficult time fitting in. Despite this, their father always made them feel valuable and worthy. The narrator's sibling has found success in New York, but the narrator remains true to their honky tonkin' lifestyle. "Honky tonkin'" refers to a genre of country music typically associated with lively bars and dancehalls. It represents a carefree and party-filled atmosphere. The narrator claims that honky tonkin' is what they do best, and they can dance and have a good time all night without needing a break. They embrace their wild-eyed and adventurous personality, declaring themselves a certified and bonafide general man of the honky tonkin' lifestyle. Overall, the song celebrates the joy of embracing one's true nature and finding happiness in a rebellious and free-spirited existence.
