Jolene
Hey miss Honey B, it’s Dolly P
You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?
Reminding me of someone I knew back when
Except she has flamin’ locks of auburn hair
Bless her heart
Just a hair of a different color but it hurts just the same
A Playful Dialogue Across Generations
“DOLLY P” by Beyoncé is a clever nod to the iconic Dolly Parton and her legendary song “Jolene.” With Beyoncé addressing Dolly as “miss Honey B,” the lyrics create a playful and respectful conversation between two powerful women in music. The song references a “hussy with the good hair,” drawing parallels between the famous figure in “Jolene” and Beyoncé’s own well-known themes of infidelity and rivalry. By highlighting the difference in hair color but acknowledging that “it hurts just the same,” Beyoncé bridges the emotional experiences of both artists, suggesting that heartache and betrayal are universal, regardless of the details.
Song Credits
Performed by: Beyoncé
Release Year: 2024