Jolene
Emilie Lyrics
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With flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you,
Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I′m begging of you please don't take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don′t take him just because you can
He talks about you in his sleep
There's nothing I can do to keep
From crying when he calls your name,
Jolene
And I can easily understand
How you could easily take my man
But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I′m begging of you please don′t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him just because you can
Now you could have your choice of men
But I could never love again
He′s the only one for me,
Jolene
I had to have this talk with you
My happiness depends on you
And whatever you decide to do,
Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you please don′t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Ooh please don't take him just because you can
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Ooh please don′t take him
Please don't take him from me
Ooh Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him even though you can
In "Jolene," Emilie is pleading with her husband's mistress, Jolene, not to steal her man. Emilie begins the song by describing Jolene's physical beauty, comparing her auburn hair to fire and her eyes to emeralds. She recognizes that she cannot compete with Jolene's attractiveness, but she asks her not to take her man away from her. Emilie is powerless to prevent her husband from talking about Jolene in his sleep or calling out her name, which causes her to cry.
Emilie then acknowledges that Jolene could easily steal her man if she wanted to, but she implores her to consider what he means to her. She admits that she could never love anyone else if she loses her man, declaring that he is the only one for her. Emilie makes a direct appeal to Jolene, saying that her happiness depends on her not taking her man, and whatever she decides to do will have a significant impact on her life.
Overall, the song is an emotional plea from a woman who is desperate to hold onto her man despite the threat from Jolene. The lyrics capture the fragility and vulnerability of relationships and the devastating effects that infidelity can have on individuals and families.
Line by Line Meaning
Your beauty is beyond compare
There is no one as beautiful as you
With flaming locks of auburn hair
Your hair is so striking and gorgeous
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your skin is so flawless and your eyes are so striking
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your smile is so refreshing and brings joy to others
Your voice is soft like summer rain
Your voice is so gentle and calming
And I cannot compete with you,
Jolene
I am no match for your beauty and charm, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I′m begging of you please don't take my man
I am pleading with you, Jolene, to not take my man away from me
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don′t take him just because you can
I am asking you to not take him simply because you have the power to do so
He talks about you in his sleep
My man is clearly infatuated with you and even dreams about you
There's nothing I can do to keep
From crying when he calls your name,
Jolene
I cannot stop myself from getting emotional when he mentions your name, Jolene
And I can easily understand
How you could easily take my man
I get why he would be captivated by you and why you have the potential to win him over
But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
However, you do not understand how much he means to me, Jolene
Now you could have your choice of men
You have your pick of any man you want
But I could never love again
You should know that if he leaves me, I could never love again
He′s the only one for me,
Jolene
He is the only one I want and love, Jolene
I had to have this talk with you
My happiness depends on you
I needed to have this conversation with you because my happiness would be destroyed if you took him
And whatever you decide to do,
Jolene
Whatever you choose to do will have a huge impact on my life, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I'm begging of you please don′t take my man
I am pleading with you again, Jolene, to not take my man away from me
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Ooh please don't take him just because you can
I am urging you to not take him just because you are capable of doing so, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don't take him even though you can
I am sincerely hoping that you do not take him, Jolene, even though you have the ability to
Writer(s): Dolly Parton
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
In the dark light
MELODY OF THE HEART ...
DOES NOT GET OLD...
To Emilie Omland Grimstad
marioramonm
MELODÍA DEL CORAZÓN...
NO ENVEJECE...
En la luz oscura
A Emilie Omland Grimstad
marioramonm
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
Prelude of rebirth ...
the music of your waters
reinvents my time ...
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
VIAJERO DEL TIEMPO
es ese CAUTIVO LEÓN
hace 21 años
hoy es un viejo jaguar
y ella una cachorra leona
de ojos azules
son los misterios de la vida
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
His emotions in singing, are the most excellent melody. No one would sing this song that convincingly. Congratulations and waiting for new challenge
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
Embrujo del cielo
la siento cantando
en mi corazón.
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
Sus emociones
son pura música.
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
Jolene...que ritmo
que belleza embrujadora
en esta dulce voz...
@Viajerodeltiempo2011
CON LA BANDERA
DEL AMOR VENGO
A DAR PASO AL 6.000
GRITANDO A TODO PULMÓN:
SALUD BELLA ESTRELLA...
@ldedear1999
Wow! I haven't heard this song in at least 30 years! Your voice sounds so much like what I remember from so long ago, but It sounds like you've done something different with it. You are very listenable.
@PeterMackett
Beautiful performance,Emilie!