Break
Jolene Lyrics

They said quiet sit still
The people around her wanted Jolene to be calm and not make a commotion.

You're a wild child girl
The people around her believed Jolene was too uninhibited and rebellious.

Better listen do what you've been told
Jolene was always expected to fall in line and obey their commands.

A free spirit rebel getting into trouble
Jolene was always seen as a rebellious, free spirit who got herself into trouble.

Cause I didn't quite fit the mold
Jolene did not fit the qualities that people expected from her and that's what set her apart.

So I started to believe
Jolene started believing what everyone was telling her to do and what she ought to be.

What they told me I should be
Jolene believed in her mind what other people thought she should become.

For years it was shutting me down
The beliefs that Jolene accepted without questioning had suppressed her for many years.

But I got a heart too big
Jolene discovered that she has a big heart with strong desires.

Too big to break
Her heart has limitless potential and cannot be destroyed by negative external influences.

Took my best mistakes
Jolene learned from her mistakes and turned them into something positive and inspirational.

Turned regrets into grace
She took all of her regrets and transformed them into something valuable and graceful.

Got those gypsy dreams
Jolene has great aspirations of roaming the world, exploring new cultures and experiences.

Pumping through my veins
These dreams and aspirations inspire and motivate her every day of her life.

Knocking down my walls
Jolene's dreams and aspirations have helped break down the self-imposed walls surrounding her.

Giving me the space
Her dreams, goals, and ambitions have provided Jolene with the freedom and space to be herself.

Tried corporate and marriage and white picket fences
Jolene attempted to follow the typical societal norms by getting a corporate job, getting married, and owning a house with a white-picket fence.

Wasn't who I was meant to be
Jolene discovered that adhering to societal norms wasn't making her happy because it wasn't the right path for her.

Now I'm unchecking boxes
Jolene has started to remove all the checkmarks on her imagined checklist for what she should do and in what order.

I've earned all my losses
Jolene has experienced plenty of failures, but each one has helped her grow and learn valuable lessons.

Been losing trying to please
Jolene has realized that trying to please others and conforming to their wishes was actually causing her to lose herself and her happiness.

From now on I'm betting on me
Jolene has decided to bet on herself and trust her instincts going forward.

Cuz I got a heart too big
Jolene has a heart bigger than what people give her credit for and is capable of great things.

A heart too big to break
No matter what challenges or obstacles arise, Jolene knows her heart and spirit will remain unbreakable.

Got those gypsy dreams
Jolene's vivid vision and dreams of the open road, wanderlust, and freedom continue to inspire her.

Pumping through my veins
Those dreams continue to fuel Jolene's passions and motivate her towards her goals.

Knocking down my walls
Jolene's dreams help her break down the barriers she once placed around herself.

Giving me the space
Her dreams and aspirations give her the freedom, space, and courage to be true to herself.

For a heart too big
Jolene's heart is too large to keep it hidden, and therefore, she embraces her true self.

A heart too big to break
Jolene's heart is strong enough to withstand any obstacle and challenge that comes her way.