Jolene
Liam Prodigy Lyrics
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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 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 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
Please don't take him even though you can
Jolene, Jolene
The lyrics of Liam Prodigy’s song Jolene is a desperate plea to a woman of great beauty not to steal her man. The singer of the song exalts Jolene’s beauty with every verse. She describes her flaming locks of auburn hair, ivory skin, eyes of emerald green, soft voice like the summer rain, and smile like a breath of spring. However, she constantly begs Jolene not to take her man even though she understands that she could easily do so.
The second verse further highlights the singer's misery and the hold Jolene has on her man. She talks about her man's constant reiteration of Jolene's name in his sleep and how it makes her cry. The singer then begs Jolene not to take her man because she could never love another man, and he means the world to her. Finally, the singer recognizes that her happiness depends on Jolene's decision not to take her man. She sings, "I had to have this talk with you. My happiness depends on you. And whatever you decide to do, Jolene."
In conclusion, the lyrics of Liam Prodigy's song Jolene is a beautiful representation of a woman's desperate plea to another woman not to take her man, even though she understands the other woman's beauty and power over him. It is heartbreaking and full of pain, yet beautiful in its simplicity and raw emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The singer is repeating the name Jolene to emphasize its importance and urgency in the situation.
I'm begging of you please don't take my man
The singer is pleading with Jolene not to take her significant other away from her.
Please don't take him just because you can
The singer is urging Jolene not to take her man simply because she has the power to do so.
Your beauty is beyond compare
The singer is admiring Jolene's physical appearance and finds it unmatched.
With flaming locks of auburn hair
The singer is describing Jolene's hair color to further emphasize her beauty.
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
The singer is complimenting Jolene's skin and eye color as another aspect of her beauty.
Your smile is like a breath of spring
The singer is likening Jolene's smile to the refreshing feeling of springtime.
Your voice is soft like summer rain
The singer is describing Jolene's voice as gentle and calming, similar to the sound of summer rain.
And I cannot compete with you
The singer recognizes that she cannot measure up to Jolene's beauty and feels intimidated by her.
He talks about you in his sleep
The singer's significant other is dreaming/talking about Jolene, which leaves her feeling upset and insecure.
And there's nothing I can do to keep
The singer is helpless in preventing her significant other from thinking about Jolene.
From crying when he calls your name
The singer's emotions are so raw that even hearing Jolene's name spoken by her significant other causes her to cry.
And I can easily understand
Despite her feelings towards Jolene, the singer can see why her man might be attracted to her.
How you could easily take my man
The singer acknowledges that Jolene has the potential to steal her man away from her.
But you don't know what he means to me
The singer believes that Jolene cannot fully comprehend the depth of her love for her significant other.
You could have your choice of men
The singer recognizes that Jolene is beautiful enough to have any man she desires.
But I could never love again
The singer feels so strongly for her significant other that she believes she could never love anyone else if he were to leave her.
He's the only one for me
The singer is reaffirming her love and commitment to her current significant other.
I had to have this talk with you
The singer has decided to confront Jolene about her feelings and the situation they find themselves in.
My happiness depends on you
The singer is putting pressure on Jolene to make a decision that will ultimately have a significant impact on her own happiness.
And whatever you decide to do
The singer is leaving the decision in Jolene's hands and is emotionally prepared for either outcome.
Please don't take him even though you can
The singer is once again pleading with Jolene not to take her man, even though she is fully capable of doing so.
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The repeating of Jolene's name further emphasizes her importance in the situation and the urgency of the matter.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dolly Parton
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Section 1 – 0:00
Billy Squire, "The Big Beat " (1980)
Run-D.M.C., "Here We Go (Live At The Funhouse)" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Funky 4 + 1, "Feel It (The Mexican)" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Mantronix, "Who is It" (Freestyle Mix) (1986) - UNCREDITED
Vaughan Mason & Crew, "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" (1979) - UNCREDITED
Rasmus, "Punk Shock" (1998) - is mislabelled as "Tonto's Release" in the CD booklet.
Sugarhill Gang, "8th Wonder" (1980) - UNCREDITED
Hardnoise, "Untitled" (1991) - UNCREDITED
Marvin Gaye, "T Plays It Cool" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Dyke & The Blazers, "Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man" (1969) - UNCREDITED
Incredible Bongo Band, "Apache" (1973) - UNCREDITED
Public Enemy, "Terminator X On The Edge Of Panic" (1988) - UNCREDITED
Malcolm McLaren & The World Famous Supreme Team, "Legba" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Wiz Kid & DJ G.L.O.B.E, "Play That Beat Mr. DJ" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Syl Johnson, "Different Strokes" (1967)
The Chemical Brothers, "Chemical Beats" (1994)
Ultramagnetic MCs, "Kool Keith Housing Things" (1988)
The J.B.'s, "Givin' Up Food For Funk" (1972) - UNCREDITED
The Goats, "Got Kinda Hi" (1992) - UNCREDITED
Lightnin' Rod featuring Jalal, "Sport" (1973)
La Pregunta, "Shangri La" (1978)
Lonnie Smith, "Spinning Wheel" (1970) - UNCREDITED
Dee Felice Trio, 'There Was A Time" (1969) - UNCREDITED
James Brown, "Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose" (1969) - UNCREDITED
Ultramagnetic MCs, "Give the Drummer Some" (1988)
Time Zone, "Wildstyle" (1983)
Section 2 – 7:19
Bomb the Bass, "Bug Powder Dust" (1994)
Flora Purim, "Open Your Eyes You Can Fly" (1976) - UNCREDITED
Trouble Funk, "Pump Me Up" (1985) - mislabeled as being by Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five, "Pump Me Up" (1985) - - UNCREDITED
Psychedelic Skratch Bastards, "Battle Breaks" (1992) - UNCREDITED
The Charlatans, "How High" (1997)
Melvin Bliss, "Synthetic Substitution" (1973) - UNCREDITED
Darth Fader and Scarecrow Willy, "Toasted Marshmallow Feet Braxe" (1995) - UNCREDITED
Afrika Bambaataa, "Looking For The Perfect Beat" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Schoolly D, "P.S.K. What Does It Mean?" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Run-D.M.C., "Sucker M.C.'s" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Treacherous Three, "Feel the Heartbeat" (1981) - UNCREDITED
The Prodigy, "Poison" (1995)
Skull Snaps, "It's A New Day" (1973) - UNCREDITED
Bernard Purdie, "Heavy Soul Slinger" (1972)- UNCREDITED
Ramsey Lewis, "The Mighty Quinn" (1968) - UNCREDITED
AC/DC, "Flick Of The Switch" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Jane's Addiction, "Been Caught Stealing" (1990)
Tim Dog featuring KRS-One, "I Get Wrecked" (1993)
Section 3 – 14:04
Babe Ruth, "The Mexican" (1972)
Ennio Morricone, "For A Few Dollars More" (1965) - UNCREDITED
The B-Boys, "Rock the House" (1983)
Pleasure, "Celebrate The Good Things" (1978) - UNCREDITED
The Chemical Brothers, "(The Best Part of) Breaking Up" (1996)
Davy DMX, "One For The Treble" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force, "Renegades of Funk" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Incredible Bongo Band, "Apache" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Word of Mouth, "King Kut" (1985)
Dynamic Corvettes, "Funky Music Is the Thing" (1975) - UNCREDITED
Run-D.M.C., "Peter Piper" (1986) - UNCREDITED
Gaz, "Sing Sing" (1978) - UNCREDITED
Uncle Louie, "I Like Funky Music" (1979) - UNCREDITED
Run-D.M.C., "Jam Master Jay" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Section 4 – 20:07
DJ Mink, "Hey! Hey! Can You Relate" (1990)
The KLF, "What Time Is Love? (Pure Trance)" (1988)
Frankie Bones, "Funky Acid Makossa" (1988)
Frankie Bones, "Shafted Off" (1988)
Frankie Bones, "And the Break Goes Again" (1988)
Meat Beat Manifesto, "Radio Babylon" (1990)
Marley Marl and MC Shan, "Marley Marl Scratch" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Kool & The Gang, "Music Is The Message" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Herbie Hancock, "Rockit" (1983)
The Prodigy, "Smack My Bitch Up" (1997) - UNCREDITED
Public Enemy, ¨Public Enemy No. 1" (1987)
The 45 King, "900 Number" (1989)
The Prodigy, "Molotov Bitch" (1996) - UNCREDITED
Propellerheads, "Spybreak!" (1997)
Beastie Boys, "It's the New Style" (1986)
Section 5 – 28:00
Mix Master Mike, "Eardrum Medicine" (1997) - UNCREDITED
DJ Swamp, "Skip Proof Guitar Tone 1" (1998) - UNCREDITED
Sex Pistols, "New York" (1977)
Fatboy Slim, "Punk to Funk" (1996)
Medicine, "I'm Sick" (1997)
Section 6 – 32:58
Grand Mixer DXT, "The Home of Hip Hop" (1985)
JVC Force, "Strong Island" (1984)
Primal Scream, "Kowalski" (1997)
Beastie Boys, "Time to Get Ill" (1986)
Barry White, "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" (1973)
All The People featuring Robert Moore, "Cramp Your Style" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s, "Blow Your Head" (1974)
Dimples D, "Sucker DJ's" (1983) - UNCREDITED
T La Rock, "Breaking Bells" (1986)
Section 7 – 38:46
LL Cool J, "Get Down" (1987)
Digital Underground, "The Humpty Dance" (1989)
Uptown, "Dope on Plastic" (1989)
Coldcut, "Beats and Pieces" (1986)
The Wild Magnolias, "Soul, Soul" (1971) - UNCREDITED
Section 8 – 42:45
London Funk Allstars, "Sure Shot" (1995)
West Street Mob, "Break Dance – Electric Boogie" (1983)
T La Rock, "Breakdown" (1985) - UNCREDITED
The Shadows, "Apache" (1968) - UNCREDITED
Trouble Funk, "Percussion Solos" (1986) - UNCREDITED
Spoonie Gee and The Treacherous Three, "Love Rap" (1980) - UNCREDITED
Hijack, "Doomsday of Rap" (1988)
Public Enemy, "Countdown to Armageddon" (1988) - UNCREDITED
James Brown, "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Renegade Soundwave, "Ozone Breakdown" (1988)
The Beginning of the End, "Funky Nassau" (1971)
The Jimmy Castor Bunch, "It's Just Begun" (1972)
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Section 1 – 0:00
Billy Squire, "The Big Beat " (1980)
Run-D.M.C., "Here We Go (Live At The Funhouse)" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Funky 4 + 1, "Feel It (The Mexican)" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Mantronix, "Who is It" (Freestyle Mix) (1986) - UNCREDITED
Vaughan Mason & Crew, "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" (1979) - UNCREDITED
Rasmus, "Punk Shock" (1998) - is mislabelled as "Tonto's Release" in the CD booklet.
Sugarhill Gang, "8th Wonder" (1980) - UNCREDITED
Hardnoise, "Untitled" (1991) - UNCREDITED
Marvin Gaye, "T Plays It Cool" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Dyke & The Blazers, "Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man" (1969) - UNCREDITED
Incredible Bongo Band, "Apache" (1973) - UNCREDITED
Public Enemy, "Terminator X On The Edge Of Panic" (1988) - UNCREDITED
Malcolm McLaren & The World Famous Supreme Team, "Legba" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Wiz Kid & DJ G.L.O.B.E, "Play That Beat Mr. DJ" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Syl Johnson, "Different Strokes" (1967)
The Chemical Brothers, "Chemical Beats" (1994)
Ultramagnetic MCs, "Kool Keith Housing Things" (1988)
The J.B.'s, "Givin' Up Food For Funk" (1972) - UNCREDITED
The Goats, "Got Kinda Hi" (1992) - UNCREDITED
Lightnin' Rod featuring Jalal, "Sport" (1973)
La Pregunta, "Shangri La" (1978)
Lonnie Smith, "Spinning Wheel" (1970) - UNCREDITED
Dee Felice Trio, 'There Was A Time" (1969) - UNCREDITED
James Brown, "Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose" (1969) - UNCREDITED
Ultramagnetic MCs, "Give the Drummer Some" (1988)
Time Zone, "Wildstyle" (1983)
Section 2 – 7:19
Bomb the Bass, "Bug Powder Dust" (1994)
Flora Purim, "Open Your Eyes You Can Fly" (1976) - UNCREDITED
Trouble Funk, "Pump Me Up" (1985) - mislabeled as being by Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five, "Pump Me Up" (1985) - - UNCREDITED
Psychedelic Skratch Bastards, "Battle Breaks" (1992) - UNCREDITED
The Charlatans, "How High" (1997)
Melvin Bliss, "Synthetic Substitution" (1973) - UNCREDITED
Darth Fader and Scarecrow Willy, "Toasted Marshmallow Feet Braxe" (1995) - UNCREDITED
Afrika Bambaataa, "Looking For The Perfect Beat" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Schoolly D, "P.S.K. What Does It Mean?" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Run-D.M.C., "Sucker M.C.'s" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Treacherous Three, "Feel the Heartbeat" (1981) - UNCREDITED
The Prodigy, "Poison" (1995)
Skull Snaps, "It's A New Day" (1973) - UNCREDITED
Bernard Purdie, "Heavy Soul Slinger" (1972)- UNCREDITED
Ramsey Lewis, "The Mighty Quinn" (1968) - UNCREDITED
AC/DC, "Flick Of The Switch" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Jane's Addiction, "Been Caught Stealing" (1990)
Tim Dog featuring KRS-One, "I Get Wrecked" (1993)
Section 3 – 14:04
Babe Ruth, "The Mexican" (1972)
Ennio Morricone, "For A Few Dollars More" (1965) - UNCREDITED
The B-Boys, "Rock the House" (1983)
Pleasure, "Celebrate The Good Things" (1978) - UNCREDITED
The Chemical Brothers, "(The Best Part of) Breaking Up" (1996)
Davy DMX, "One For The Treble" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force, "Renegades of Funk" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Incredible Bongo Band, "Apache" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Word of Mouth, "King Kut" (1985)
Dynamic Corvettes, "Funky Music Is the Thing" (1975) - UNCREDITED
Run-D.M.C., "Peter Piper" (1986) - UNCREDITED
Gaz, "Sing Sing" (1978) - UNCREDITED
Uncle Louie, "I Like Funky Music" (1979) - UNCREDITED
Run-D.M.C., "Jam Master Jay" (1983) - UNCREDITED
Section 4 – 20:07
DJ Mink, "Hey! Hey! Can You Relate" (1990)
The KLF, "What Time Is Love? (Pure Trance)" (1988)
Frankie Bones, "Funky Acid Makossa" (1988)
Frankie Bones, "Shafted Off" (1988)
Frankie Bones, "And the Break Goes Again" (1988)
Meat Beat Manifesto, "Radio Babylon" (1990)
Marley Marl and MC Shan, "Marley Marl Scratch" (1985) - UNCREDITED
Kool & The Gang, "Music Is The Message" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Herbie Hancock, "Rockit" (1983)
The Prodigy, "Smack My Bitch Up" (1997) - UNCREDITED
Public Enemy, ¨Public Enemy No. 1" (1987)
The 45 King, "900 Number" (1989)
The Prodigy, "Molotov Bitch" (1996) - UNCREDITED
Propellerheads, "Spybreak!" (1997)
Beastie Boys, "It's the New Style" (1986)
Section 5 – 28:00
Mix Master Mike, "Eardrum Medicine" (1997) - UNCREDITED
DJ Swamp, "Skip Proof Guitar Tone 1" (1998) - UNCREDITED
Sex Pistols, "New York" (1977)
Fatboy Slim, "Punk to Funk" (1996)
Medicine, "I'm Sick" (1997)
Section 6 – 32:58
Grand Mixer DXT, "The Home of Hip Hop" (1985)
JVC Force, "Strong Island" (1984)
Primal Scream, "Kowalski" (1997)
Beastie Boys, "Time to Get Ill" (1986)
Barry White, "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" (1973)
All The People featuring Robert Moore, "Cramp Your Style" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s, "Blow Your Head" (1974)
Dimples D, "Sucker DJ's" (1983) - UNCREDITED
T La Rock, "Breaking Bells" (1986)
Section 7 – 38:46
LL Cool J, "Get Down" (1987)
Digital Underground, "The Humpty Dance" (1989)
Uptown, "Dope on Plastic" (1989)
Coldcut, "Beats and Pieces" (1986)
The Wild Magnolias, "Soul, Soul" (1971) - UNCREDITED
Section 8 – 42:45
London Funk Allstars, "Sure Shot" (1995)
West Street Mob, "Break Dance – Electric Boogie" (1983)
T La Rock, "Breakdown" (1985) - UNCREDITED
The Shadows, "Apache" (1968) - UNCREDITED
Trouble Funk, "Percussion Solos" (1986) - UNCREDITED
Spoonie Gee and The Treacherous Three, "Love Rap" (1980) - UNCREDITED
Hijack, "Doomsday of Rap" (1988)
Public Enemy, "Countdown to Armageddon" (1988) - UNCREDITED
James Brown, "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" (1972) - UNCREDITED
Renegade Soundwave, "Ozone Breakdown" (1988)
The Beginning of the End, "Funky Nassau" (1971)
The Jimmy Castor Bunch, "It's Just Begun" (1972)
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