1. Donnie (full name: … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named Donnie.
1. Donnie (full name: Donald Ellerström, born 5 August 1994 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands) is a Dutch rapper who was discovered by Vjèze Fur of De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig. His career took off thanks to several collaborations with members of 'De Jeugd', their beat creator and producer, Bas Bron, in particular. Bron produced Donnie's 2015 début album, Mannelogie and many of his tracks and albums thereafter.
Thusfar, Donnie released six full-length albums, most recently 2019's Door Het Licht, which included his 2019 hit single with Willie Wartaal, 'Barry Hayze'. Post-2019 Donnie was particularly successful with a number of collaborations with singers of popular Dutch-language repertoire, including Frans Duijts (in 2021's 'Frans Duits') and René Froger (in 2021's 'Bon Gepakt').
2. The smooth style of modern day soul singer Donnie is comparable to such other similar sounding artists as Macy Gray, Jill Scott, Seal, and Maxwell. Born in Lexington, Kentucky during the mid '70s, Donnie was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and came from a very religious family (both of his parents were ministers). Singing for a choir at an early age, Donnie soon expanded his musical horizons, as he became influenced equally by such gospel artists as Walter Hawkins and Mahalia Jackson plus such soul/R n' B masters as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin. By the early 21st century, Donnie was signed to the Giant Step label, and issuing such singles and EP's as Holiday, Masterplan, Do You Know?, Excerpts from the Colored Section, and Our New National Anthem. The singer's anticipated full-length debut, the Colored Section, was released in November 2002 and eventually picked up for release by Motown. The Daily News, an even more ambitious album, followed for Soul Thought in 2007.
Do You Know?
Donnie Lyrics
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And they know what I do (What what yuh)
They going to know what I (What ha yuh)
And they know what I do when I step in the building if your shit ain't active I'm going to turn it up in a minute
I came over here with some money that's just for the ladies if she drop it low I am going to spend it
Ain't no way you can see me when I'm scratching off in my ride cause the window in this bitch so tinted
The difference between me and you is that I payed in full for my fit and what you got on rented
Yo no busco coro con un bobo que no trae su cualto mejor Valleseme de ahí
Eh que yo me busque to lo mío y nunca a mi me a gustado pedir
Se siente bacano cuidar la familia lo único que me hace sonreír
I ain't playing I get down to business they know DonnieP with the shit and I'm just stating facts
They know if I am in a jam I am going to die about this shit yeah I'm solid I could never rat
They know I ain't never squashing no beef when I see you I'm going to be the first to attack
And they know I got it on me that's for sure is you dumb ain't no way that I could ever lack
Yo no brego la gente brego con dinero
Me la cojo con mi nombre no tengo que pagar un cuero
Eh que no estoy preocupao ella misma me hacen la fila pa yo detonarla
Eh que no estoy preocupado ella la que me busca a mi pa yo deboronarla
Y tu lo que sige raniando buscando la manera de controlarla
In the street in the club it don't matter wherever I'm at man I'm always going to do what I do
Get them gone if he try to play me about my safety you know that is some shit I don't like
Don't speak on my name and just leave me alone cause I promise I won't take it light
I don't care who you is or your rank put that on my soul that I won't go out without a fight
Demasiao Tigeraje lo que yo le meto a lo tema
Aunque No sea de gánate le llega
Me creí en Estados Unidos pero yo soy DOMI nacido en Herrera
Y de chamaquito yo aprendí de la vida y la calle y como correrla
RIP mi papá yo se lo agradezco que me dio a mi to esa pela
Niggas be bunk and don't do what I do but just know that I'm rocking this anyway
And just know I ain't dolo if I get to bucking them bullets going to hit you from every way
And you know I ain't new to this shit I'm going to slide with the ski if there ain't no face ain't no case
They know I keep the knocks and I'm ready to blitz any nigga that try getting in my way
No te meta conmigo manito que yo soy el que te va a botar de por aquí
Ese cuerito tuyo te lo deje malo yo fui el tigre que lo rompí
No me gusta hablar mucho de ustedes prefiero no decirle nada hablen de mi
Y tu shorty quedo oficia porque en casa tuya fue que yo me la comí
I ain't hearing what nobody saying but know it's a fact they going to hear what I do
Said she want to fuck with me like everybody else now she feeling me too
I be acting stupid knowing damn well I know them but look at them like who the fuck is you
I just want me some IG model twins so I can look at them like which one is who
No me busquen cuando yo esté pegao no me importa si somo familia
Eh que ustedes no estaban ahí apoyando y eso lo que a mi me quilla
No me gustan lo vago que siempre están pidiendo como marica lo orilla
No me gusta el que dice que el un tigre y para frenao to lo día
Know that I ain't hanging around with no goofy ass nigga who ain't getting money
Give a fuck who you is who you know what you do I don't care you won't get nothing from me
I don't care about no nigga that claim he don't like me I know that his bitch want to hug me
And she slap all my music when y'all in the car man that shit be so real got to love it
Que maldita nota la que yo estoy dando esto no lo hace cualquiera
Que estén claro de lo que me busco que a mi me tiene que pagar mi feria
Que estén claro que yo me josie to lo mío y no se lo merece nadie
No me hable a mi no me diga mi ma que usted está ofíciao de un bagre
The lyrics of Donnie's song "Do You Know?" present a strong message about accountability and responsibility in relationships. In the first verse, Donnie questions his partner's intentions and urges her to consider the consequences of her actions. He warns her not to deceive herself by thinking that her time alone won't affect their relationship. He advises her to make a choice between what she wants and what she needs, implying that she cannot have both.
In the second verse, Donnie continues to stress the importance of making thoughtful decisions. He expresses his dissatisfaction with his partner's behavior and explains that he cannot waste his time on someone who does not reciprocate his feelings. He encourages her to reflect on the value of their love and not take it for granted.
Ultimately, the song's message is about communication and honesty in relationships. Donnie reminds his partner that it is essential to be transparent about their needs and feelings to maintain a healthy connection. The song is a classic example of neo-soul music that speaks to the heart and soul of a young generation.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what you're doing
Are you aware of your actions and their consequences?
Do you know who you're screwing
Do you know the true nature of the person you're involved with?
Baby don't you play yourself and think
Don't deceive yourself into believing that being alone is better than being with me.
Your time alone will bring
You think being alone is the solution, but it won't help you.
My loving heart to shame
Being alone won't hurt me, but it will hurt my loving heart if you continue this way.
There's a choice you have to make
You need to make a decision.
You gotta eat or give up the cake
You can't have everything you want, you must choose one or the other.
You can't have your cake and eat it too
You can't have both benefits without sacrificing something else.
Your mysteries giving clues
Your behavior is giving me hints about your true intentions.
And I can't be sweatin' you
I can't keep worrying about you.
Cause I got so much to do
I have other important things to focus on.
So I gave you to the sky above
I let you go, hoping that it's for the best.
Cause the world keeps on spinning in spite of
Life goes on even when you don't get what you want.
And it's not an ultimatum just to see if you care
I'm not threatening you, I just want to know if you value me and our relationship.
I just guarantee winnings with my love
I promise to love and care for you deeply if you choose to stay with me.
Do you know what you're missing
Do you realize what you're giving up?
Think about the love you're dissing
Consider the love that you're rejecting.
It's like trying to give somebody dab
It's like trying to show someone affection and getting rejected.
Instead you get a smack
Instead of love, you're getting hurt.
And there won't be none of that
I won't tolerate any more rejection.
Oh no no no no
I won't accept that.
So just stay
Please stay with me.
There's winnings with my love
I promise to make you feel loved and happy.
Stay
Please don't leave me.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adonis Arias
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