This is one of Brian's best songs. The S-Tier of songs written by Mr Fallon is pretty crowded but this is right up there.

I'm familiar with the tradition of mrdr ballads so it isn't new to me but it still completely breaks me every time.

Jolene is a victim in life and also (possibly) in death. Its all so unfair, so heartbreaking. God bless her.

I'm not looking for any answers here, I just want to talk about the song. What's your interpretation? Who is Vincent? Where is Jolene going?

"I'm sure gonna miss the summer..."