On And On
Donna De Lory Lyrics
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My love
I hear it in the thunder
Hear it in a baby's cry
The mystery between us father
Is closer than the sky
I know the pain and hunger
Somewhere a child is laughing
My sister is crying
The circle keeps on spinning
We live and we die
But the wheel keeps on turning around
Love goes on and on and on and on and on
And life goes on and on and on and on and on
And time goes on and on and on and on and on
I walked out to the forest
Before the darkness came
To pull me to the stars mother
I lost myself again
The invisible spoke to me
Brought comfort back within
That very moment
I understood everything again
The circle keeps on spinning
Nothing here is mine
Even this won't last forever, forever
But love goes on and on and on and on and on
And life goes on and on and on and on and on
And time goes on and on and on and on and on
And love goes on and on and on and on and on
I feel the love coming down
I feel the love going round, around me now
Love goes on and on and on and on and on
And life goes on and on and on and on and on
And time goes on and on and on and on and on
And love goes on and on and on and on and on
And my life goes on and on and on and on and on
I can feel it everywhere
I can feel it everywhere
I can feel it everywhere, everywhere
In Donna De Lory's song, On And On, she speaks about the beauty and pain that exists in life. The song starts by talking about the presence of love everywhere, whether it's through thunder, a baby's cry or the relationship between people. The circle of life continues as people live and die, however, love remains unchanging and eternal. The second verse speaks about Donna's journey through life, where she loses herself and is comforted by the presence of an invisible being, which brings everything into perspective. Donna goes on to say that everything is temporary and is passing, but love remains constant. She concludes the song by proclaiming that she can feel love everywhere and that life continues to go on and on.
One interesting fact about the song is that it's featured in the movie, Center Stage, which is about a group of young dancers who want to make it in the profession. Donna De Lory was working as Madonna's backing singer at the time and wrote the song during her free time between shows. The song caught the attention of the movie's director, who decided to include it in the soundtrack. Another interesting fact is that the song was also used in an episode of the TV show, Dawson's Creek. It was played at the end of the episode where Joey confesses her feelings for Dawson.
Line by Line Meaning
My love
The love that I have is beyond measure and it is embedded in everything around us.
I hear it in the thunder
I can hear the sound of my love loud and clear, even in the noisiest places.
Hear it in a baby's cry
My love is innocent, pure and unconditional like that of a newborn.
The mystery between us father
The bond between us is unexplainable and magical, like that of the relationship between a child and a father.
Is closer than the sky
Our connection is stronger than anything in the universe and nothing can ever break it.
I know the pain and hunger
I have experienced hardship and suffering, but it has made me appreciate the beauty in life even more.
But I see the beauty everywhere
I choose to focus on the positives in life and find joy and happiness in the smallest things.
Somewhere a child is laughing
Children are a symbol of innocence and joy, and their laughter reminds us to find happiness in the little things in life.
My sister is crying
Emotions are a part of life and even in sadness, we can find a sense of togetherness and support from those around us.
The circle keeps on spinning
Life is a continuous cycle of ups and downs, and we must learn to adapt and keep moving forward.
We live and we die
Death is a natural part of life, and it is important that we live our lives to the fullest.
But the wheel keeps on turning around
Despite changes in our lives, the world keeps moving and evolving, and we must learn to adapt and grow with it.
Love goes on and on and on and on and on
Love is eternal and never fades away, it continues to remain present in our lives.
And life goes on and on and on and on and on
Life is a journey that continues to move forward, and we must learn to embrace all that it has to offer.
And time goes on and on and on and on and on
Time never stops, it is always moving forward and we must use it wisely.
I walked out to the forest
I took a break from the chaos of life to find peace and solitude in nature.
Before the darkness came
I wanted to enjoy the beautiful moments before they faded away.
To pull me to the stars mother
I wanted to reconnect with the universe and feel a sense of wonder and awe.
I lost myself again
I felt lost in life and needed to reconnect with who I truly am.
The invisible spoke to me
I found comfort in the mysterious and unknown, and it helped me find clarity and guidance.
Brought comfort back within
I found peace and solace within myself, and it helped me heal from my past struggles.
That very moment
In that moment of clarity, I realized the meaning and purpose of my life.
I understood everything again
I found clarity and meaning in my life and my past struggles helped me find a new perspective.
Nothing here is mine
We do not own anything in this world, but we can cherish the moments and memories that we create.
Even this won't last forever, forever
Everything in life is temporary, and we must enjoy and appreciate it before it fades away.
I feel the love coming down
I can feel the presence of love and positivity around me.
I feel the love going round, around me now
The love that surrounds me is infinite and is present everywhere I go.
I can feel it everywhere
I can sense the presence of love and positivity wherever I go.
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pablo Javier Alfaro
. I miss Donna and Nikki so much. Their voices and carisma matched perfectly with Madonna's.
JKevin
I agree! It was part of Madonna’s sound
Tapani M
Great interview. The dream would be to have a reunion of Madonna with Niki and Donna. A stripped down tour with just the amazing singers singing live with a live band.
Dolly Rawlins
How was it a failed attempt, the new album is number one in several countries.
Get your facts right.
Willie's World of Arts, Designs & Cuisines.
Madonna's artistic vision became to ominous & spooky so Donna Delroy & Niki Haris had to move away and leave that behind.👈🏾
Willie's World of Arts, Designs & Cuisines.
That would be so perfect!🎼🎵🎶🎤👈🏾
Hamish Downie
@Tainted Life totally agree with you. They are my favorite unofficial girl group
Brian McKenna
OMG yessssssss!!!
Nando Marrero
What a humble lady. Madonna’s voice wouldn’t have been the same without Donna and Nicky, especially during live concerts.
Jest Setter
Donna looks great! She and Niki are probably two of the most popular backup singers and dancers ever in pop history.