Donna De Lory is a singer, dancer and songwriter. Part of a musical family,… Read Full Bio ↴Donna De Lory is a singer, dancer and songwriter. Part of a musical family, De Lory has been performing since a very young age. Her voice can be heard on albums by Carly Simon, Ray Parker, Jr., Kim Carnes, Santana, Belinda Carlisle, and Madonna, the latter whom De Lory accompanied on every single concert since the "Who's that Girl" tour in 1987.

Om Nama Shivaya
Donna De Lory Lyrics

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hush darlin, your silence is deafening
i know you're hurtin in the worst way ...
you don't wanna stay
there will come a time to go but its not your time so
don't leave me, i need you here to fight this war
and i dont wanna see...
a world without you
wouldn't be the same, the same at all

your future awaits you here
i can feel it, its so close
and i know right now that you wouldn't believe me
when i tell you that your purpose here will be worth you staying, breathin
there will come a time to go
but its not your time so, dont leave me, i need you here
to fight this war .
and i dont wanna see.
a world without you,,, it wouldnt be the same the same at all ...
so dont go, so dont pass the pain on
oh you're strong ...
and i know you're tired in a way the sleep wont change and stars dont seem as bright as they used to ...
we will fight it till you're alright and the pains out grown ...
cause you are not alone ...
so dont leave me i need you here, to fight this war ...
and i dont wanna see...
a world without you it wouldnt be the same, the same at all, at all ...
oh hoh
so dont leave me, i need you here to fight this war ...
and i dont wanna see...

a world without you, it wouldnt be the same, the same at all ...
so dont go

Overall Meaning

The song "Om Nama Shivaya" by Donna De Lory sends a message of hope and encouragement to someone who is going through a difficult time. The first lines, "hush darlin, your silence is deafening, i know you're hurtin in the worst way, you don't wanna stay," make it clear that the person being addressed is in a lot of pain and is considering leaving their current situation. However, the singer is imploring them to stay and fight, as their future holds promise and a reason for staying alive.

The singer emphasizes the importance of this person's continued presence, stating that "a world without you wouldn't be the same, the same at all," indicating that their impact on the world is significant and their absence would be felt deeply. Despite the current pain and difficulties, the singer believes that this person's purpose will become clear and that their staying alive will ultimately be worth it.

The refrain "so don't leave me, I need you here to fight this war" shows the singer's sense of urgency and desperation to keep the person from leaving. The idea of "fighting a war" suggests that the difficulties that the person is facing are significant and that perseverance is necessary to overcome them. Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and encouragement to someone who is going through a tough time, emphasizing the importance of staying alive and fighting on, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

hush darlin, your silence is deafening
I can sense your pain and know that you are struggling. Your quietness is evidence of this and it worries me.

i know you're hurtin in the worst way...
I understand that you are in deep pain and it's affecting you greatly.

you don't wanna stay
You might feel like giving up and leaving, but it's not the right time for you to go.

there will come a time to go but its not your time so
Eventually, you will find your way out, but it's not yet the time. You have to stay strong and keep fighting.

don't leave me, i need you here to fight this war
I need you to stay with me and fight this battle. I can't do it without you.

and i dont wanna see...a world without you
I cannot fathom a world without you. It would not be the same without your presence.

wouldn't be the same, the same at all
Your absence would have a permanent and negative impact on the world around us; things would not be the same.

your future awaits you here
I know that you have a purpose and a promising future here. You have to hold on to that hope and keep moving forward.

i can feel it, its so close
I have a strong intuition that your success and victory are close. You just have to persevere and keep going.

and i know right now that you wouldn't believe me
I understand that it's hard for you to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now, but trust me, it's there.

when i tell you that your purpose here will be worth you staying, breathin
I promise you that your life has meaning and that all of your struggles and hardships will be worth it in the end.

so dont go, so dont pass the pain on
Please don't give up and don't transfer your sadness onto others. We'll help you through this.

oh you're strong ...and i know you're tired in a way the sleep wont change and stars dont seem as bright as they used to...
You are a resilient person, but I know that you're exhausted to the point where resting doesn't make a difference. The world seems different to you right now.

we will fight it till you're alright and the pains out grown
We won't give up until you're okay and the pain is gone. We'll do everything we can to make you feel better and stronger.

cause you are not alone
You have our support and love. You are not alone in this fight.

so don't leave me i need you here, to fight this war ...
Stay with me and fight this battle, we'll do it together as a team.

and i dont wanna see...a world without you it wouldnt be the same, the same at all, at all ...
I can't imagine life without you in it. It would be a completely different, empty world.

so dont go
Please don't leave, we need you here with us.

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