Meaning of "Jolene" by Spring Heeled Jack

The lyrics of "Jolene" depict a sense of resignation and acceptance of someone's indecisiveness. Jolene is portrayed as someone who continually delays making decisions, leaving the narrator waiting in uncertainty. The repetition of phrases like "Soon you'll come around and let me know it's time to leave" and "Jolene we know that you'll never let us go" reflects a cycle of waiting and disappointment. Despite this, there is a sense of hope for a future reunion with Jolene, even though the relationship seems to be characterized by constant waiting and uncertainty. The song captures the feeling of being caught in a repeating pattern with someone who never fully commits or lets go.