My name is Jolene, but I hate that song.
I was baptized in a river when I was young.
Jesus forgives me for all of my sins.
Cept maybe that one when we were kids.

I came from South Texas, killer party scene.
Somehow the wanting turned to a needing.
I had a decent boyfriend, until he got mean.
Hit me so hard that the room used to spin.

So say that you love me,
Before we both end up in hell.
I'm not asking for your forgiveness.
I couldn't run if I wanted to now.
Say that you miss me.
Tell me sweet and sweet little lies.
Humor me, Vincent.
After tonight I won't be home for a while.

I would fly solo to the rodeo dance.
I'd cover my bruises in a Maybelline mask.
Wait till he passed out, he did it most nights.
I'd go to meet Vincent and to come back to life.

Nobody knew - but inside I would break.
It was always this screaming and in between I'd just wait.
One night I suppose it finally drove me insane.
I stabbed him once, then I stabbed him again.

So say that you love me,
Before we both end up in hell.
I'm not asking for your forgiveness.
I couldn't run if I wanted to now.
Say that you miss me.
Tell me sweet and sweet little lies.
Humor me, Vincent.
After tonight I won't be home for a while.

I used to love the smell of the carnival,
And the tilt a whirl setting us free.
I'm sure - gonna miss the summer.
How the lights used to light up in me.
But I better go.
Vincent, I love you more than you know.
God bless you, old friend.
I don't think that I'll ever see you again.

My name is Jolene, but I hate that song.
I was baptized in a river, when I was young.