Jolene
Heartache's Plea: Jolene, Please Spare My Love
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Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
The singer addresses a woman named Jolene, pleading with her not to take away the singer's man.
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, emphasizing her auburn hair, ivory skin, and emerald green eyes.
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 attractiveness, expressing a sense of inferiority and inability to compete.
Your voice is soft like summer rain
-And I cannot compete with you, Jolene
-He talks about you in his sleep
The singer reveals that the man talks about Jolene in his sleep, causing emotional distress.
There's nothing I can do to keep
-From crying when he calls your name, Jolene
-And I can easily understand
The singer recognizes the possibility of Jolene taking the man but asserts that Jolene doesn't understand the depth of their relationship.
How you could easily take my man
-But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene
-Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Repetition of the plea for Jolene not to take the man, emphasizing the emotional impact it would have.
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 acknowledges Jolene's choice of men but expresses an inability to love anyone else.
But I could never love again
-'Cause he's the only one for me, Jolene
The singer declares the man as the only one for them, underscoring the exclusivity of their connection.
I had to have this talk with you
The singer has a serious conversation with Jolene, emphasizing that their happiness depends on Jolene's decision regarding the man.
My happiness depends on you
-And whatever you decide to do, Jolene
-Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Reiteration of the plea for Jolene not to take the man, highlighting the emotional stakes involved.
I'm begging of you, please don't take my man
-Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
-Please don't take him just because you can
-Jolene
Closing repetition of Jolene's name, leaving the outcome unresolved.
Jolene
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