Its narrator advises Ramona, who is preparing to return to "the South", not to follow the advice of others. Critics have suggested several different people as inspirations for the song, including Joan Baez, Suze Rotolo, and Sara Lownds.
The narrator in the song advises Ramona, who is about to return to her southern roots, not to be swayed by the opinions of others. Some critics have suggested that the song may have been inspired by various individuals, including Joan Baez, Suze Rotolo, and Sara Lownds.