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Donna Burke, from Perth, Australia has a graceful yet powerful voice -- sometimes tender and wistful, sometimes loud and raunchy -- that expresses the pain and joy of being alive. It is this technical and emotional range that makes her such a compelling singer.
Her 10 years of classical voice lessons gave her the ability to make a beautiful sound, but she found this was only part of the picture. Since then, her singing has matured to a level where she is able to communicate deep emotions. She knows that the quality of a voice can touch people's hearts but she is also aware that the way she interprets lyrics can bring all kinds of feelings welling up in her listeners.
But anyone who has seen Donna perform live will know she can also sing about the lighter side of life. She can go from the raw longing of 'Wichita Lineman' to the cheekiness of 'Nice Work if You Can Get it' without missing a beat. Donna attributes this ability to coming from a family of seven children, where humour and the ability not to take yourself too seriously were a big part of coping with family life.
Recently she has started to write more songs. Some take a humorous look at the trials of being a woman -- songs she describes as 'domestic songs' -- and songs that talk of the ups and downs of looking for love.
Donna has found a happy musical home in Tokyo. It is here that she met her long-time collaborator Bill Benfield and also where she has experienced a diverse range of musical experiences. She might find herself being asked to sing like Janet Jackson for a TV commercial and then the same night be performing Celtic music with Eiri na Greine. And in a spare moment she'll be writing lyrics for new songs.
Living in Tokyo has given Donna many opportunities, both in the recording studio and live performance, all of which has molded her into an energetic and exciting performer.
The Best Is Yet To Come
Donna Burke Lyrics
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When little things made you happy?
And can you still remember
When simple things made you smile?
Life can be so simple,
If you can only see.
Whatever happened to those days?
Can you still remember
When little things made you sad?
And can you still remember
When simple things made you sad?
Is it just me or is it just us
Feeling lost in this world?
Why do we have to cause this pain?
Why do we have to weep tears?
Please tell me we′re not alone
In this world fighting the wind.
Life can be simple if you can only see
The best is yet to come.
The lyrics of Donna Burke's song "The Best Is Yet To Come" convey a message of hope and optimism toward the future. The recurring theme in the song is the idea that life can be simple and happy, as evidenced by the memories of little things that used to bring joy and sadness. The lyrics prompt the listener to reflect on their past and ponder why life isn't that simple anymore. The line "Why do we have to cause this pain? Why do we have to weep tears?" speaks to the turmoil and strife that life can bring. However, the lyrics promise that there is a better future ahead - "The best is yet to come." The last line of the song is powerful, conveying a sense of comfort and reassurance that there is still hope for a joyful existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Best Is Yet To Come" exude positivity and encouragement, encouraging the audience to hold on to hope for a brighter future. Through this song, Donna Burke reminds us that life can still be simple and filled with joy if we open our eyes to the little things that matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you still remember
Do you have the capacity to recall
When little things made you happy?
When small or insignificant occurrences brought you joy?
And can you still remember
Are you still able to recall
When simple things made you smile?
When basic or uncomplicated things put a smile on your face?
Life can be so simple,
Existence can be straightforward
If you can only see.
Provided you are capable of perceiving
Whatever happened to those days?
What became of those times?
Whatever happened to those nights?
What became of those evenings?
Can you still remember
Is it still possible for you to remember
When little things made you sad?
When minor or trivial things brought you unhappiness?
And can you still remember
Are you still able to recall
When simple things made you sad?
When unsophisticated or basic occurrences made you upset?
Is it just me or is it just us
Am I alone, or is this experienced by others as well
Feeling lost in this world?
Experiencing disorientation or confusion in life?
Why do we have to cause this pain?
Why must we inflict this suffering?
Why do we have to weep tears?
Why must we cry?
Please tell me we′re not alone
Requesting confirmation that we are not isolated
In this world fighting the wind.
In this existence, battling against the forces that oppose us.
Life can be simple if you can only see
Existence can be uncomplicated if you have the ability to comprehend
The best is yet to come.
The optimal situation has yet to be realized or experienced.
Writer(s): Rika Muranaka
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.