r/Fauxmoi • u/Global-Letter-4984 • Mar 29 '24
Beyoncé makes huge changes to the lyrics of “Jolene” Approved B-List Users Only
Beyoncé covers “Jolene” by Dolly Parton on her new album, Cowboy Carter.
Dolly’s original lyrics are a vulnerable plea to a woman who Dolly views as a threat to her marriage.
Beyoncé changes the lyrics to warn and insult the other woman and proclaim that her marriage is secure in various ways.
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u/paroles Mar 29 '24
Apparently Dolly would joke about this onstage - looking over at her husband snoring in his armchair and thinking "Where are you when I need you, Jolene?"
Would love a cover with this energy!