Heaven Knows
Donna Summer With Brooklyn Dreams Lyrics


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Baby please (baby please)
Please don't take your love from me
(Please don't take your love from me)
I am yours for ever more (ever more)
Till eternity

Silence please (so silently)
Listen to the words I say
(Listen to the words I say)
I'm not talking just for play
(Just for play)
Listen to me please
(Won't you listen to me)

Heaven knows
It's not the way it should be
And heaven knows
It's not the way it could be
and don't you know
There's no need to leave
Heaven knows
I never wanna leave you
Heaven knows
I only wanna please you
Don't you know
Love is what I need

Down inside (down inside)
Don't get caught with foolish pride
(Don't get caught with foolish pride)
Blow the other things aside (things aside)
It's only you and me
(You and me, you and)
Believe in us (believe in us)
We were always meant to be
(Always meant to be)
Me for you and you for me (you for me)
Till eternity ('til eternity)

Heaven knows
It's not the way it should be
And heaven knows
It's not the way it could be
And don't you know
There's no need to leave
Heaven knows
I never wanna leave you
Heaven knows
I only wanna please you
Don't you know
Love is what I need

Heaven knows
It's not the way it should be
And heaven knows
It's not the way it could be
And don't you know
There's no need to leave
Heaven knows
I only wanna love you
And heaven knows
I never wanna lose you
Don't you know
Love is meant to be

Heaven knows
It's not the way it should be
And it's not your style
So stop with the pretending
So come on down
And hear me when I cry
Heaven knows
It's not the way it should be
And it's not your style
So stop with the pretending




So come on down
And hear me when I cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Heaven Knows" by Donna Summer with Brooklyn Dreams is a beautiful love ballad that aims to convey the eternal love and commitment the singer feels towards their partner. The song opens with a plea from the singer, begging their partner not to take their love away. The following lines indicate the singer's unwavering devotion, as they claim to belong to their partner until eternity. The second verse of the song emphasizes the need for attentive listening from the partner, as the singer spells out their intentions and the depth of their feelings. The title and chorus of the song "Heaven Knows" is an expression of the singer's awareness that the current state of their relationship is not ideal, but they insist that they can overcome the problems and the only thing they need is love.


The bridge of the song highlights the insecurities that the singer is feeling. They urge their partner to push aside all other distractions and focus solely on their relationship. The singer begs their partner to believe in them, stating that they are meant to be and that they will always be there for each other. The final verse of the song reiterates the chorus's message about how love can conquer all, and the singer expresses their desire to never leave or lose their partner.


Overall, "Heaven Knows" is a declaration of love and loyalty from one partner to another, despite any obstacles they may face in their relationship. The song's simple and memorable melody, coupled with Donna Summer's powerful voice, has made it a classic romantic ballad that remains popular to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby please (baby please)
Affectionately pleading for the love to stay.


Please don't take your love from me
Asking not to lose the love they have.


(Please don't take your love from me)
Reiterating the plea to not lose the love.


I am yours for ever more (ever more)
Declaring the eternal commitment to stay with the loved one forever.


Till eternity
Expressing the commitment to stay with the loved one for all of time.


Silence please (so silently)
Asking for quiet attention and understanding.


Listen to the words I say
Requesting to be heard and understood.


(Listen to the words I say)
Repeating the request to be heard and understood.


I'm not talking just for play
Clarifying that the words spoken are not meant to be taken lightly.


(Just for play)
Reiterating that the words spoken aren't just to play around with.


Listen to me please
Urging to be listened to with earnest attention.


(Won't you listen to me)
Repeating the plea to be listened to.


Heaven knows
Acknowledging a higher power's understanding of the situation.


It's not the way it should be
Expressing that the current situation is not ideal.


And heaven knows
Reiterating that a higher power is aware of the situation.


It's not the way it could be
Suggesting that the situation could be better.


And don't you know
Asking if the listener is aware of this fact.


There's no need to leave
Stating that there's no reason to abandon the love they have.


Heaven knows
Acknowledging that a higher power knows the truth of the situation.


I never wanna leave you
Expressing the desire to never leave the loved one.


Heaven knows
Reiterating the knowledge that a higher power has of the situation.


I only wanna please you
Expressing the intent to satisfy the loved one.


Don't you know
Asking if the listener is aware of the fact that love is needed.


Love is what I need
Stating that the necessity of love is clear.


Down inside (down inside)
Referring to deep within oneself.


Don't get caught with foolish pride
Warning not to let pride interfere with love.


(Don't get caught with foolish pride)
Reiterating the warning to avoid pride that could harm the relationship.


Blow the other things aside (things aside)
Suggesting that other issues should be forgotten or ignored for love to flourish.


It's only you and me
Declaring that love is the most important thing between them.


(You and me, you and)
Reiterating that it's just the two of them.


Believe in us (believe in us)
Encouraging faith in their relationship.


We were always meant to be
Expressing the conviction that their love was meant to happen.


(Always meant to be)
Reiterating the belief that their love is meant to last.


Me for you and you for me (you for me)
Reaffirming their commitment to one another.


Till eternity ('til eternity)
Declaring their commitment to each other for all of time.


And it's not your style
Acknowledging that the listener is not behaving in their usual way.


So stop with the pretending
Urging the listener to be honest and true.


So come on down
Asking the listener to be real.


And hear me when I cry
Asking to be heard and understood when expressing emotions.




Writer(s): Donna Summer, G. Mathieson, Pete Bellotte, Giorgio Moroder

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Comments from YouTube:

@billnmike

No matter what people say about disco, it truly brought people of different races and socio-economic standings together. Even gay and straight people that would have never associated with each other were free to be one in 1970's discos. Till the day I die I will love disco music. BTW, Donna Summer was and is still one of the most beautiful women. I think at one time she hated her connection as a queen of disco, but I think she embraces it now. Donna you are wonderful!

@jlchandl1

You can't deny Whitney and Mariah's talents, but this lady was it!!! The last word - I mean a voice that she knew how to control and it was flawless. I'm glad I came across this to see her with the her husband (left side of the screen playing guitar) and performing with his brothers. Thanks for posting this. Miss you Donna - RIP.

@adelgado75

I love a singer who sounds the same live as they do on recordings.

@shantihealer

The chemistry between these two is incendiary. She was the ultimate pop diva during the ultimate pop era. What a fantastic duet.

@keithswordsman

That guy has a terrific sound. Rich and rangy, somewhere between rock and soul. They sound so good together. Wish Brooklyn Dreams had broken out a bit more. One of my favorite Donna tracks. Thank you Donna for the music. Gonna miss you, lady!

@BigRussell

Also, unless you were also a fan of Brooklyn Dreams, not many people knew that Donna and Brooklyn Dreams also recorded, "Heaven Knows" for their album. On the version recorded for Brooklyn Dreams album, Donna and Joey reversed vocals. She sang secondary while Joey sang lead.....it was pretty cool finding that out.

@youreadyfreddie

I've always loved the way their voices worked together.

@LivInAwe

I miss singers with this much talent performing on stage. You're absolutely right about the reversal. Awesome talent.

@kylelifesk8high

i am 13 and i am not ashamed to say that I LOVE THIS SONG i cant seem to get enough of it. why was i born in a time music has somewhat died, i mean there are exceptions like Adele, but stars like Donna, Whitney, Micheal, Selena quintanilla, and many more will never come again :( what a shame. R.I.P

@adrianblakley1026

this song is fantastic, Donna Summer is stunning, the guy has a great voice.

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