Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
Donna
Nazareth Lyrics
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In another months time she's expecting twins
She says she can quit anytime she likes
But I know she's on a mission tonight
Donna get off that crack says the sign on the third floor flat
Donna get off that crack just say no get your life back
Don't pay no bills don't pay the rent
But you don't forget where the money went
You'll wonder why, why you were born
Donna get off that crack says the sign on the third floor flat
Donna get off that crack just say no get your life back
She's down on the dealing floor
She just wants to do one more
One more time and then she'll quit
One more dance just one more hit
Remember Frank he cut a dash
So much style so much class
Blown away for the coat on his back
The kid that did it sold his coat for crack
Donna get off that crack says the sign on the third floor flat
Donna get off that crack just say no get your life back
She's down on the dealing floor
She just wants to do one more
One more time and then she'll quit
One more dance just one more hit
Donna get off that crack says the sign on the third floor flat
Donna get off that crack just say no get your life back
The song "Donna Get Off That Crack" by Nazareth talks about a woman named Donna who is addicted to crack cocaine. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is experiencing financial difficulties due to her addiction, causing her to neglect important responsibilities such as paying bills and taking care of her children. Despite being pregnant with twins and having a nine-year-old child, Donna cannot resist the temptation of doing more crack.
The lyrics also touch upon the death of a man named Frank, who was killed for his coat by someone who was addicted to crack. The song suggests that the addiction not only harms the addict but can also lead to violence and crime in the surrounding community.
The chorus of the song repeatedly urges Donna to get off of crack and take control of her life before it's too late.
Overall, the song serves as a warning against the dangers of drug addiction and the destructive impact it can have on individuals and communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Donna has a nine year old kid
Donna is a mother to a child who is nine years old.
In another months time she's expecting twins
Donna is pregnant with twins and will give birth in the next month.
She says she can quit anytime she likes
Donna thinks she can stop using crack cocaine whenever she wants.
But I know she's on a mission tonight
The artist believes that Donna is actively seeking out crack cocaine right now.
Donna get off that crack says the sign on the third floor flat
There is a sign on the third floor apartment building that tells Donna to stop using crack cocaine.
Donna get off that crack just say no get your life back
The sign is urging Donna to stop using crack cocaine so that she can take control of her life again.
Don't pay no bills don't pay the rent
Donna is neglecting her responsibilities to pay bills and rent.
But you don't forget where the money went
Despite her drug use, Donna remembers where she spent her money.
And who will you turn to when the money's all gone
Donna will have no one to turn to for support when she runs out of money due to her addiction.
You'll wonder why, why you were born
Donna will question her purpose in life as a result of her addiction and its consequences.
She's down on the dealing floor
Donna is actively seeking out drug dealers to purchase crack cocaine.
She just wants to do one more
Donna is trying to convince herself to use crack cocaine one more time.
One more time and then she'll quit
Donna believes that if she uses crack cocaine one more time, she will then be able to quit.
One more dance just one more hit
Donna is using dancing as a way to justify using one more hit of crack cocaine.
Remember Frank he cut a dash
The singer brings up a person named Frank who was fashionable and impressive.
So much style so much class
Frank had a lot of style and was seen as classy.
Blown away for the coat on his back
Frank was killed over his coat, which was a valuable item to the artist.
The kid that did it sold his coat for crack
The person who killed Frank sold his coat for crack cocaine, showing the destructive nature of addiction.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Billy Rankin, Dan McCafferty (non Mountain title, Darrell Sweet, Peter Agnew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hermygagala
THE BEST BAND EVER!!!
sbziel
Better than many actually in R and R hall. Can't tell you how many times I have gone to the Nazareth part of the music store and all they had in stock was Hair Of The Dog.
Johnny Mac
Wow. These guys are absolutely deadly. Love it. One of the greatest bands ever. This is the way hard rock should be done. PERFECTION.
Alex Purple-Rainbow
Fantastic song and great album!!!!!!!’
ROSILDOMIGUEL ROSILDO
Nazareth para sempre no meu coração!
Andres Flores
Great song. Brings back the early feel of the band. That fade out solo is so very Manny-esque, like a fingerprint!
Лелик Хоботовский
Крутейшие перцы, одни из лучших в своем классе. Всю жизнь их слушаю, лет 40 уже , а начал поздно, аж в 16, с Собачьей шерсти.)))
GreenerHill
Sounds great. Bad reviews tend to suggest good songs. :)
Батый Петрович
Солидно и мощно 👍👍👍
Madara Uchija
la mejor banda