Donna
Kirk Franklin presents One Nation Crew Lyrics

Donna was seventeen and
At the age of seventeen, Donna was filled with aspirations and desires to become someone great.

And she had some big dreams
Donna had some grand desires and ambitions for her future.

She wanted to be a big star and
Donna's biggest dream was to become a famous celebrity, and she was determined to achieve it.

Move away out to LA
Donna's ultimate goal was to move to Los Angeles, the city of dreams, where she could make her dreams become a reality.

She's having a rough time now
Donna's life has hit a snag, and she is currently dealing with a difficult situation.

'Cause she's pregnant with her second child
Donna's current struggles are being compounded by her pregnancy with her second child, which adds more responsibility and challenges to her life.

I'm calling out your name girl just to
The singer is reaching out to Donna to offer her support and guidance.

Let you know before you go
The artist wants Donna to know something important before she makes any big decisions.

The storm won't last always
No matter how challenging or difficult things may be, this tough time will pass.

It's gonna be a brighter day
Things will get better, and there will be a time of happiness and satisfaction in the future.

Don't listen to what people might say
It's important not to be influenced by the negative opinions and comments of others.

She's living back with Mama now
Donna is currently living with her mother after experiencing a setback or failure in her plans.

And her so-called friends have let her down
Donna's friends have disappointed her and failed to support her when she needed them the most.

And every night before she sleeps
Donna often reflects on her problems and turns to prayer for solace.

I can hear her pray
The singer can hear Donna's prayers as she seeks divine intervention and guidance.

Take my pain away
Donna is asking for relief from her burden and trials.

Whatever you're going there is
No matter what challenges or obstacles you may face in life,

Someone who really cares for you
There is always someone, whether it be a friend, family member, or even a higher power, who deeply cares about you and your wellbeing.

Say Jesus can take your heart and
The singer is suggesting that salvation through Jesus can provide relief and peace for one's heart and soul.

Make brand new if you let him in just let him in
One can be reborn and transformed through faith and acceptance of Jesus.

Lord I'm so tired of this
The artist is expressing their exhaustion and weariness with their current situation.

Pain and I know that you are the
The artist acknowledges that God is the only one who can provide ultimate healing and comfort for their pain.

Only one that I can depend
The singer recognizes that God is the only one who can be relied upon, no matter the circumstances.

On right now so if you please help me
The artist is calling upon God for help and support at this moment, recognizing their dependence upon him.

Just help
The singer is making a simple, heartfelt plea to God for immediate assistance.

No matter what people say
The opinions and judgments of others should not affect one's confidence or belief in themselves.

You can make it anyway
No matter what obstacles one may face, they have the capability to overcome them and succeed.

You don't have to be afraid
Fear should not hold one back from pursuing their dreams and aspirations.

I know the Lord will make a way
The artist has faith that God will provide a path and solutions for any challenges and difficulties they may face.

All my burden He will
God can lift the weight of one's struggles and problems.

God's love will never change
The unwavering love of God will always remain constant and steadfast, no matter the circumstances.