Vincent

My name is Jolene, but I hate that song

I was baptized in a river when I was young

And Jesus forgives me for all of my sins

'Cept maybe that one when we were kids

Came from south Texas' killer party scene

Somehow, the wanting turned to a needing

Had a decent boyfriend 'til he got mean

He'd 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, sweet little lies

Humor me, Vincent

After tonight, I won't be home for a while

I would fly solo to the rodeo dance

And cover my bruises in a Maybelline mask

Wait 'til he passed out, he did it most nights

I'd go to meet Vincent and to come back to life

And nobody knew, but inside I would break

There was always this screaming, in between, I'd just wait

One night, I suppose, finally drove me insane

I stabbed him once and 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, 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

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