With his backing group The Shadows, he dominated the British popular music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before and during the The Beatles' first year in the charts. A conversion to Christianity and subsequent softening of his music led to his having more of a pop than rock image. Although never able to achieve the same impact in the United States as in Britain (in spite of several chart hits there), Richard has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in the UK and also retains a following in several other countries.
During the last six decades, Cliff Richard has charted many hit singles, and holds the record (along with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its active decades (1950s–2000s). According to his website, he has sold 250 million records over the course of his career. In the British charts alone, Richard has had more than 150 singles, albums and EPs make the top 20.
Donna
Cliff Richard & The Shadows Lyrics
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Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
I had a girl
Donna was her name
Since she left me
I've never been the same
'Cause I love my girl
Where can you be?
Now that you're gone
I'm left all alone
All by myself
To wander and roam
'Cause I love my girl
Donna, where can you be?
Where can you be?
Well, darlin', now that you're gone
I don't know what I'll do
All time and all my love for you
I had a girl
Donna was her name
Since she left me
I've never been the same
'Cause I love my girl
Donna, where can you be?
Where can you be?
Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
Oh, Donna!
The song "Donna" by Cliff Richard is a classic love ballad about a man who is longing for his lost love, Donna. From the opening lines of "Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna," the song sets a tone of longing and sadness. The first verse reveals that Donna was the man's girlfriend and since she left him, he has never been the same. The chorus repeats the line, "Cause I love my girl, Donna, where can you be?" which emphasizes the man's deep love for her and his desperate search to find her.
The second verse adds to the man's despair as he reveals that he is now alone and wander and roam aimlessly. The repetition of the chorus highlights the futility of his search for Donna. The bridge expresses the man's confusion at not knowing what to do without Donna, and his love for her remains constant. The final chorus ends with the repetition of "Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna," which captures the essence of the man's longing for his lost love.
Overall, "Donna" is a timeless love ballad that speaks to the universal experience of loss and heartbreak. Its simple, yet powerful lyrics and emotive melody make it a classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
Repetition of the song's title, indicating intense emotional distress.
I had a girl
The singer previously had a romantic partner.
Donna was her name
The partner's name was Donna.
Since she left me
Donna has broken up with the singer.
I've never been the same
The singer's emotional state has been deeply changed due to the breakup.
'Cause I love my girl
The singer is deeply in love with Donna despite the breakup.
Donna, where can you be?
The singer is expressing a longing to be reunited with Donna.
Where can you be?
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the singer's desperation.
Now that you're gone
Emphasizing the pain and emptiness caused by Donna's departure.
I'm left all alone
The singer is isolated and without companionship.
All by myself
Reinforces the idea that the singer is alone and lonely.
To wander and roam
The singer is aimlessly moving through life without direction or purpose.
Well, darlin', now that you're gone
The singer is expressing affection for Donna despite the breakup.
I don't know what I'll do
The singer is unable to imagine life without Donna.
All time and all my love for you
The singer's love for Donna is all-encompassing and unwavering.
Oh, Donna!
Repetition of the song's title, indicating continued emotional distress and longing for Donna.
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