The song tells of the narrator confronting Jolene, a stunningly beautiful woman, who she worries will steal away her lover/husband. Throughout the song, the narrator implores Jolene "please don't take him just because you can."
The song narrates a man confronting Jolene, a strikingly beautiful woman who he fears might steal his lover/husband. Throughout the song, the narrator pleads with Jolene "please don't take him just because you can."