Vincent

[Verse 1]

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

[Verse 2]

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

[Chorus]

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

[Verse 3]

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

[Verse 4]

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

[Chorus]

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

[Bridge]

I used to love the smell of the carnival

How the tilt-a-whirl setting us free

I'm sure gonna miss the summer

How the lights used to light up in me

But 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

[Outro]

My name is Jolene, but I hate that song

I was baptized in a river when I was young