Jolene
Sherrié Austin Lyrics

Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The singer repeats Jolene's name to emphasize the importance of the following plea.

I'm begging of you please don't take my man
The singer pleads with Jolene, asking her to leave her man alone.

Please don't take him just because you can
The singer acknowledges that Jolene may be able to take her man, but asks her not to do so simply because she has the ability.

Your beauty is beyond compare
The singer compliments Jolene's appearance, acknowledging that she is incredibly beautiful.

With flaming locks of auburn hair
The singer describes the color of Jolene's hair using vivid language.

With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
The singer uses more colorful language to describe Jolene's physical appearance.

Your smile is like a breath of spring
The singer continues to compliment Jolene, saying that her smile is refreshing and pleasant like the spring season.

Your voice is soft like summer rain
The singer says that Jolene's voice is gentle and soothing like rain in summertime.

And I cannot compete with you, Jolene
The singer admits that she feels inadequate compared to Jolene because of her beauty and other desirable qualities.

He talks about you in his sleep
The singer reveals that her man talks about Jolene even while he is unconscious.

There's nothing I can do to keep
The singer feels helpless and unable to prevent her man from thinking about Jolene.

From crying when he calls your name, Jolene
The singer is so emotional and upset that she cries whenever her man mentions Jolene's name.

And I can easily understand
The singer empathizes with Jolene's attractiveness and understands why her man might be drawn to her.

How you can easily take my man
The singer acknowledges that Jolene has the power to take her man because of her own desirable qualities.

But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
The singer reminds Jolene that she does not fully understand the emotional connection between the singer and her man.

You could have your choice of men
The singer acknowledges that Jolene has many options when it comes to relationships.

But I could never love again
The singer implies that if she were to lose her current relationship, she would not be able to love another man in the same way.

He's the only one for me, Jolene
The singer emphasizes that her man is the only one she wants and needs in her life.

I had to have this talk with you
The singer explains that she needed to speak with Jolene directly about her concerns and feelings.

My happiness depends on you
The singer tells Jolene that her own happiness rests on Jolene's decision to stay away from her man.

And whatever you decide to do, Jolene
The singer acknowledges that the decision ultimately lies with Jolene and that she cannot control her actions.