Jolene
Ferreck Dawn Lyrics


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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
Your beauty is beyond compare
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
He talks about you in his sleep
And 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

You could have your choice of man
But I could never love again
He's the only one for me,
Jolene

I had to have this talk with you,
My happines 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

Please don't take him
Eventhough you can




Jolene
Jolene

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ferreck Dawn's "Jolene" depict the emotional turmoil of a woman who's afraid of losing her man to a more beautiful and desirable woman named Jolene. The singer is pleading with Jolene not to take her man, acknowledging her beauty and allure, praising her flaming locks of auburn hair, ivory skin, emerald green eyes, and enchanting smile. She knows she can't compare to her and feels helpless because Jolene's name is always on her man's lips even when he sleeps.


The singer understands that Jolene could easily take her man, but she begs her not to do so, as he's the only one for her. She admits that Jolene could have any man she wanted, but she could never love again. The lyrics portray a sense of vulnerability, fear and desperation for the singer, who even told Jolene that her happiness depends on her.


Overall, the song portrays the universal theme of jealousy, insecurity and the fear of losing someone you deeply love. It's relatable to anyone who has experienced the feeling of being threatened by someone else's beauty, charm or personality.


Line by Line Meaning

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The singer addresses Jolene four times, emphasizing her plea in desperation


I'm begging of you, Please don't take my man
The singer pleads with Jolene not to take her man away from her


Please don't take him just because you can
The singer recognizes Jolene's power to take her man and asks her not to exercise it out of kindness


Your beauty is beyond compare
The singer compliments Jolene's physical appearance, acknowledging that she is superior in beauty to herself


With flaming locks of auburn hair
The singer describes Jolene's auburn hair as burning or shining brightly


With ivory skin And eyes of emerald green
The singer describes Jolene's flawless ivory skin and emerald green eyes


Your smile is like a breath of spring,
The singer compares Jolene's smile to a refreshing and rejuvenating breath of spring


Your voice is soft like summer rain
The singer compliments Jolene's voice, describing it as gentle and soothing like summer rain


And I cannot compete with you, Jolene
The singer acknowledges that she is unable to match Jolene's beauty and appeal, and hence unable to keep her man


He talks about you in his sleep
The singer reveals that her man often talks about Jolene even in his sleep, showing how much she's on his mind


And there's nothing I can do to keep From crying when he calls your name, Jolene
The singer admits that she is powerless to stop herself from crying whenever her man mentions Jolene's name, showing the depth of her feelings


And I can easily understand
The singer recognizes Jolene's attractiveness and how easily she could take her man away


How you could easily take my man
The singer acknowledges that Jolene has the power to take her man due to her charm and beauty


But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
The singer implies that even though Jolene may find her man attractive, she doesn't know what he means to the singer herself


You could have your choice of man
The singer acknowledges that Jolene is highly sought after and could have any man she chooses


But I could never love again
The singer reveals that her love for her man is so deep that she could never love someone else again


He's the only one for me, Jolene
The singer reiterates that her man is the only one she wants and loves, regardless of Jolene's appeal


I had to have this talk with you,
The singer musters the courage to confront Jolene about her feelings, discussing the matter candidly


My happiness depends on you
The singer reveals that her happiness depends on Jolene's decision not to take her man away


And whatever you decide to do, Jolene
The singer leaves the decision to Jolene, placing her faith in her kindness and sensitivity


Please don't take him even though you can
The singer reiterates her plea to Jolene asking her not to take her man even though she has the power to do so


Jolene
The song ends with the singer uttering Jolene's name, the subject of her emotional turmoil




Writer(s): Dolly Parton

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