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Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The singer repeatedly pleads with Jolene not to take her man, expressing a deep sense of desperation and fear of losing him.
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
The singer describes Jolene's physical beauty, highlighting her auburn hair, ivory skin, and emerald green eyes, emphasizing her attractiveness.
With flaming locks of auburn hair
-With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
-Your smile is like a breath of spring
The singer acknowledges Jolene's captivating qualities, admitting her inability to compete in terms of physical allure.
Your voice is soft like summer rain
-And I cannot compete with you
-Jolene
The singer repeatedly pleads with Jolene not to take her man, expressing a deep sense of desperation and fear of losing him.
He talks about you in his sleep
The singer expresses distress over her partner talking about Jolene in his sleep and the emotional impact it has, revealing a sense of vulnerability.
And there's nothing I can do to keep
-From crying when he calls your name
-Jolene
-And I can easily understand
The singer understands the potential attraction between Jolene and her man but pleads with Jolene to consider the depth of their emotional connection.
How you could easily take my man
-But you don't know what he means to me
-Jolene
The singer repeatedly pleads with Jolene not to take her man, expressing a deep sense of desperation and fear of losing him.
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Repetition of the plea, underscoring the emotional intensity and urgency of the singer's request.
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
The singer suggests that while Jolene may have other romantic options, the singer's love for her man is exclusive and irreplaceable.
But I could never love again
-He's the only one for me
-Jolene
Repetition of the plea, underscoring the emotional intensity and urgency of the singer's request.
I had to have this talk with you
The singer emphasizes the significance of their conversation, stating that her happiness depends on Jolene's decision regarding the relationship with the man.
My happiness depends on you
-And whatever you decide to do
-Jolene
-Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Repetition of the plea, underscoring the emotional intensity and urgency of the singer's request.
I'm begging of you please don't take my man
-Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
-Please don't take him even though you can
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