b. 26th March 1948, Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, U… Read Full Bio ↴b. 26th March 1948, Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Ned Doheny is a singer and songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles.

His grandfather was the same member of the Doheny family that the famous Doheny Drive is named after in that neighbourhood. Ned was born there.

Ned grew up in America where he released one album for Asylum Records entitled 'Ned Doheny' in 1973.

He then relocated to Columbia Records for the album 'Hard Candy' in 1976.

In 1979, he recorded the album 'Prone', again for Columbia, which was imported, originally, as a high priced Japanese import album into the U.K.

The single release, from the album, 'To Prove My Love' was very popular on the U.K. dance scene.

Ned Doheny also wrote songs which were recorded by various artists including Average White Band / Leslie Smith and the Kasu Matsui Project ('Love's A Heartache'), Tata Vega ('Get It Up For Love', made famous by the artist Johnny Rivers) Chaka Khan and Millie Scott ('A Love Of Your Own').

On And On
Ned Doheny Lyrics

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I didn't mean it and yet I cheated on you my love
You my love, my heart is beating
Are you leaving me alone, on my own

And then the tears hit my eyes
I miss you right by my side
I'm waiting for you, waiting for you
Forgive me just one of my lies

Release me from one alibi
I gotta have you, I gotta have you

Chorus:
On and on, your voice is calling
On and on inside my mind
Don't you know I can't let go
Never never cause my love goes
On and on
Your voice is calling
On and on inside my mind
Don't you know I can't let go
Never never cause my love goes on

I didn't mean it and yet I cheated on you my love
You my love, my heart is beating
Are you leaving me alone, on my own

And then the tears hit my eyes
I miss you right by my side
I'm waiting for you, waiting for you
Forgive me just one of my lies
Release me from one alibi
I gotta have you, I gotta have you

(chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ned Doheny's song On And On speak of a regretful lover who has cheated on their partner but still longs for their affection. The first line "I didn't mean it and yet I cheated on you my love" showcases the regret and guilt that the singer is feeling, and how their actions have caused a rift in their relationship. The following lines "You my love, my heart is beating, are you leaving me alone, on my own" highlight the fear of being abandoned by their partner and being left alone with their thoughts of regret.

The second stanza begins with "And then the tears hit my eyes, I miss you right by my side," indicative of the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. They desperately miss their partner's presence and want to make amends by asking for forgiveness, saying "Forgive me just one of my lies, release me from one alibi, I gotta have you, I gotta have you". The repetition of the phrase "on and on" in the chorus emphasises the constant presence of the lover's voice in the singer's mind, and how their love continues to endure despite the mistake that was made.

Overall, the lyrics of On And On are a poignant reflection on the pain and regret that comes with infidelity, and the enduring nature of love.

Line by Line Meaning

I didn't mean it and yet I cheated on you my love
While it was unintended, I was unfaithful to you, my love.

You my love, my heart is beating
My love, you are the one who makes my heart beat.

Are you leaving me alone, on my own
Are you abandoning me, leaving me to fend for myself?

And then the tears hit my eyes
I began to cry.

I miss you right by my side
I long for you to be beside me.

I'm waiting for you, waiting for you
I am patiently awaiting your return.

Forgive me just one of my lies
Please forgive me for any lies I have told.

Release me from one alibi
Allow me to confess to one of my excuses.

I gotta have you, I gotta have you
I desperately need you in my life.

On and on, your voice is calling
I keep hearing your voice, echoing in my head.