Jolene is the singer’s former lover who he has lost because of his drug addiction. He tries to quit but is repeatedly unsuccessful. He misses her but knows he won’t be able to quit. As a result, he has to let her go, realizing that she deserves a better man than himself.
Jolene returns the album ba...
[Verse 1]
Cocaine flame in my bloodstream
Sold my coat when I hit Spokane
Bought myself a hard pack of cigarettes in the early morning rain
Lately my hands they don't feel like mine
My eyes been stung with dust, I'm blind
Held you in my arms one time
Lost you just the same
[Pre-Chorus]
Jolene
I ain't about to go straight
It's too late
[Chorus]
I found myself face down in the ditch
Booze in my hair
Blood on my lips
A picture of you, holding a picture of me
In the pocket of my blue jeans
Still don't know what love means
Still don't know what love means
Jolene
Ah, La, La, La, La, La
Jolene
[Verse 2]
Been so long since I seen your face
Or felt a part of this human race
I've been living out of this here suitcase for way too long
A man needs something he can hold onto
A nine pound hammer or a woman like you
Either one of them things will do
[Pre-Chorus]
Jolene
I ain't about to go straight
It's too late
[Chorus]
I found myself face down in the ditch
Booze in my hair
Blood on my lips
A picture of you, holding a picture of me
In the pocket of my blue jeans
Still don't know what love means
Still don't know what love means
Jolene
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
Jolene
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
Jolene
Jolene was written by Ray LaMontagne.
Jolene was produced by Ethan Johns.
Ray LaMontagne released Jolene on Tue Sep 14 2004.