In Ray LaMontagne's poignant ballad, the protagonist grapples with themes of loss, addiction, and existential disorientation. Through vivid imagery of a life marred by substance abuse and transient living, the narrator expresses a deep yearning for stability and human connection—embodied by Jolene. The repeated invocation of Jolene's name highlights her significance as both a beacon of lost love and a symbol of what might have been. Despite this longing, there is an acceptance of irreversible choices and their consequences, encapsulated in the refrain about not knowing what love means. This suggests a profound disconnect from conventional emotions and relationships, underscoring the isolation that often accompanies self-destructive lifestyles. #RayLaMontagne #Jolene #Loss #Addiction
Jolene
Lyrics
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
Jolene
I ain't about to go straight
It's too late
I found myself face-down in a 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
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
Nine-pound hammer or a woman like you
Either one of them things will do
Jolene
I ain't about to go straight
It's too late
I found myself face down in a 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
Writer(s): Ray Lamontagne
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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