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.
If I were you
Donnie Lyrics
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The Kiss-off (goodbye)
If I Were You
James day / amy powers / jim gately
If i were you
If he were mine
Until the end of time
If i were you
If i were his
I would always let him know
How precious his love is
If for one day he wanted me
I would show him all that love's supposed to be
If he ever called my name
I'd never be too far
If he ever needed hope
I'd give him all my heart
If he ever made a wish
I'd try to reach him a star
That's what i'd do
He could always count on me
If i were you
You see his smile
You know his touch
But without the things i feel for him
It doesn't mean as much
You have his heart
And he has mine
Though i know there's nothing i can say
To change his mind
But if he chose me instead of you i would show him all the things my love can do
Chorus
The lyrics to "If I Were You" by Brooke Allison speak about unrequited love and the desire to take care and love someone who is already in a committed relationship. The singer tells the person seeing her love interest that if she were in their shoes, she would give her all to him and make him feel loved and valued. She says that if he ever needed anything, she would always be there for him, be it comfort, hope or fulfilling his wishes. The song talks about the way this love interest's presence affects the singer and how despite having his heart, the love he has for her is not the same as what the singer feels for him.
The song portrays a melancholic yet passionate tone, with the lyrics expressing the idea that even though the singer cannot have the object of her affection, she will continue to love him. The lyrics are written in a way that is heartfelt and relay the message of unrequited love in a manner that is respectful and meaningful. The singer understands that her love interest has already made a choice, but she still expresses her affections through the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If i were you
If I were in your position
If he were mine
If he was in a relationship with me
I would give him my whole world
I would give him everything I have
Until the end of time
Forever
If i were his
If he was my partner
I would always let him know
I would constantly remind him
How precious his love is
How valuable his love is to me
If for one day he wanted me
If he ever desired to be with me
I would show him all that love's supposed to be
I would demonstrate what love truly is and how it should be expressed
If he ever called my name
If he ever reached out to me
I'd never be too far
I would always be there for him
If he ever needed hope
If he ever lacked hope
I'd give him all my heart
I would give him all of my love and support
If he ever made a wish
If he ever wished for something
I'd try to reach him a star
I would go above and beyond to grant his wish
That's what i'd do
That's how I would respond
He could always count on me
He could always rely on me
You see his smile
You witness his happiness
You know his touch
You are familiar with his physical presence
But without the things i feel for him
But without my emotional connection to him
It doesn't mean as much
His smile and touch don't hold as much significance without my love
You have his heart
You are in a relationship with him
And he has mine
I am in love with him
Though i know there's nothing i can say
Although I acknowledge that there's nothing I can do to change his feelings
To change his mind
To change his decision to be with you instead of me
But if he chose me instead of you i would show him all the things my love can do
If he were to choose me over you, I would show him the power and depth of my love
Chorus
Refrain or chorus section of the song
Writer(s): Bonnie Sanders, Paul Vance, Gary Portnoy Copyright: Jova Music Inc.
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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lyrics
If I were you
I'd make a change
If I were you
In everything I do
I would proclaim it all in the name
If I were you
Nothing could be sweeter than a change
Of things that pass away
And they are made anew
So lift your hands to the universe
Don't be ashamed
You'll feel free like I do
If I were you
I'd make a change, I'd make a change
If I were you
In everything I do
I would proclaim it all in the holy name
If I were you
Nothing could be sweeter than to love yourself
Erase low self esteem
And be the you
To see the connection between you and everyone else
And you'll feel free like I do
I'm talkin' 'bout
Can you spare change
Make a change
Spare change
If I were you
Re-arrange
Make a change
Spare change
If I were you
Marvin Miller Jr
This man and his music deserved sooooo much more than this label gave him. His voice is iconic in my opinion
Derek Austin
Really good to hear this brother again!!
VRBL !NSLT
Dome records not really big on marketing with 104 views in 5 months 🙈 this deserves so much more.. ✌
Kim Wingate
I feel a chill in my soul great talent
Claudia Alexander
DONNIE... YOU BLESSED ME TODAY!!
Tiavina Rakotobé
I Love it!!!
Tajma Cameron
Classic ❤
frank_mccomb
lyrics
If I were you
I'd make a change
If I were you
In everything I do
I would proclaim it all in the name
If I were you
Nothing could be sweeter than a change
Of things that pass away
And they are made anew
So lift your hands to the universe
Don't be ashamed
You'll feel free like I do
If I were you
I'd make a change, I'd make a change
If I were you
In everything I do
I would proclaim it all in the holy name
If I were you
Nothing could be sweeter than to love yourself
Erase low self esteem
And be the you
To see the connection between you and everyone else
And you'll feel free like I do
I'm talkin' 'bout
Can you spare change
Make a change
Spare change
If I were you
Re-arrange
Make a change
Spare change
If I were you
A J
This song still 🔥 in 2021
THE DIVA BRANDY
Still a huge track as was the album. I LOVE ME SOME DONNIE
John legend WHO..John took from this guy