Donna
1NC Lyrics


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Donna was seventeen and
And she had some big dreams
She wanted to be a big star and
Move away out to LA

She's having a rough time now
'Cause she's pregnant with her second child
I'm calling out your name girl
Just to let you know before you go

The storm won't last always
It's gonna be a brighter day
Don't listen to what people might say
The storm won't last always

She's living back with mama now
And her so called friends have let her down
And every night before she sleeps
I can hear her pray
Take my pain away

Wherever you're going
There is someone who really cares for you
Say Jesus can take your heart and
Make brand new if you let Him in, just let Him in

The storm won't last always
It's gonna be a brighter day
Don't listen to what people might say
The storm won't last always

Lord, I'm so tired of this pain
And I know that You are the only one
That I can depend on right now
So if You please help me, just help

No matter what people say
You can make it anyway
You don't have to be afraid
I know the Lord will make a way
All my burden He will
Gods love will never change

The storm won't last always
It's gonna be a brighter day




Don't listen to what people might say
The storm won't last always

Overall Meaning

The song "Donna" by 1NC is a heart-wrenching tale about a young woman named Donna who had big dreams of being a big star and moving to Los Angeles but is now going through a rough patch in life. The lyrics paint a picture of a young woman who had dreams and aspirations but has now been let down by her so-called friends and is living with her mother while pregnant with her second child. The lyrics are a plea to Donna to not give up hope, despite everything she has been through, and to remember that the storm won't last always and that there is someone who cares for her.


The song speaks to the human spirit and the power of faith in difficult times. It acknowledges the pain and hardships that Donna is going through but offers her hope and encouragement in the form of faith. The lyrics encourage Donna to turn to Jesus to guide her through her troubles and to rely on his love to help carry her through.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was written and performed by the gospel group 1NC (One Nation Crew). The group was created by singer-songwriter and producer Rodney Jerkins in 2000 and was made up of four members. "Donna" was one of the group's most popular songs and was released on their debut album "1NC" in 2001.


Line by Line Meaning

Donna was seventeen and
Donna was a young girl at the age of seventeen, full of ambition and aspirations.


And she had some big dreams
She had grand ambitions and aspirations for her future.


She wanted to be a big star and
She desired fame and recognition from her talents and abilities.


Move away out to LA
Her goal was to relocate to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams and build a career there.


She's having a rough time now
Donna is currently experiencing a difficult phase in her life.


'Cause she's pregnant with her second child
This difficult phase is a result of being pregnant with her second child, at a young age and possibly in unfavorable circumstances.


I'm calling out your name girl
The singer is reaching out to Donna, trying to offer support and encouragement to her.


Just to let you know before you go
The artist wants to convey the message to Donna before it's too late.


The storm won't last always
The hardships and difficulties that Donna is facing are temporary and will eventually pass.


It's gonna be a brighter day
A better and brighter future lies ahead for Donna, beyond the current troubles.


Don't listen to what people might say
Others' negative opinions and judgments of Donna are not true reflections of who she is or what she's capable of achieving.


She's living back with mama now
Donna has moved back to live with her mother due to her current circumstances.


And her so called friends have let her down
People she thought were friends have not been there for her during this difficult phase.


And every night before she sleeps
Every night Donna prays and seeks help and comfort in her current situation and struggles.


I can hear her pray
The singer is able to hear Donna's prayers and empathizes with her pain and struggle.


Take my pain away
Donna is praying to alleviate her physical and emotional pain, and for things to get better for her.


Wherever you're going
Regardless of where Donna might be heading, somewhere along the way, she'll find someone who cares about her and supports her.


There is someone who really cares for you
There is indeed someone out there in the world who deeply cares about Donna and her well-being.


Say Jesus can take your heart and
Jesus can help Donna relieve her burdens and pains, and give her hope and strength to carry on.


Make brand new if you let Him in, just let Him in
If Donna allows Jesus to help and guide her, He can heal her and help her move on from this difficult phase and start anew.


Lord, I'm so tired of this pain
Donna is tired from the constant struggle and pain that she has been experiencing for a while now.


And I know that You are the only one
Donna realizes that God is the only one who can truly help her in this tough time.


That I can depend on right now
Donna acknowledges that she can wholly depend on God in her time of need.


So if You please help me, just help
Donna pleads to God for help and guidance to get her through her hardships and troubles.


No matter what people say
Regardless of the negative talk and blame directed towards her, Donna will be able to get past this and shine.


You can make it anyway
Donna has the strength and resilience to overcome her struggles, and to move forward and succeed.


You don't have to be afraid
Donna can find hope and courage in her tough situation, and not be afraid of the challenges ahead.


I know the Lord will make a way
No matter how lost or stuck Donna might feel, she has faith that God will help her find her way and give her a new hope.


All my burden He will
God will relieve Donna of all her burdens and pains.


Gods love will never change
Regardless of Donna's circumstances, God's love for her remains unchanged.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bobby Caldwell

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