Donna
O'Donnell Daniel Lyrics
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Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
I had a girl
Donna was her name
Since she left me
I've never been the same
'Cause I love my girl
Where can you be?
Now that you're gone
I'm left all alone
All by myself
To wander and roam
'Cause I love my girl
Donna, where can you be?
Where can you be?
Well, darlin', now that you're gone
I don't know what I'll do
All time and all my love for you
I had a girl
Donna was her name
Since she left me
I've never been the same
'Cause I love my girl
Donna, where can you be?
Where can you be?
Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
Oh, Donna!
The song "Donna" by O'Donnell Daniel is a classic love ballad that tells the story of a man who is longing for his lost love, Donna. The song begins by introducing Donna as the girl who stole the singer's heart. He wonders where she is now and how she is doing. The repetition of "Oh, Donna" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's yearning for his lost love.
The chorus of the song expresses the heartbreak the singer feels since Donna left him. He feels lost and alone without her. The phrase "where can you be?" emphasizes the singer's desperation to find Donna and be reunited with her. The song's lyrics cleverly use repetition, such as the repetition of Donna's name and the repetition of the chorus, to create a powerful emotional impact.
The song is relatable to anyone who has experienced a lost love. It is a timeless classic that has resonated with generations of music lovers. The song's simplicity and emotional honesty make it a classic that will endure for many more years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
Repeatedly calling out for Donna, trying to get her attention.
I had a girl
Talking about a relationship he was previously in.
Donna was her name
Giving specific details about the girl he was in a relationship with.
Since she left me
Explaining that their relationship has ended and he is no longer with her.
I've never been the same
Implying that he is not doing well since she left and that his mood has changed.
'Cause I love my girl
Admitting that he still has strong feelings for Donna even though she's gone.
Donna, where can you be?
Wondering where Donna is and expressing sadness about her absence.
Now that you're gone
Continuing to express how much he misses Donna.
I'm left all alone
Feeling lonely and abandoned since Donna left him.
All by myself
Realizing that he has nobody to turn to for comfort or companionship.
To wander and roam
Feeling lost and aimless without Donna by his side.
Well, darlin', now that you're gone
Addressing Donna directly and acknowledging that she is no longer with him.
I don't know what I'll do
Expressing uncertainty about his future without Donna.
All time and all my love for you
Having given all of his time and affection to Donna and feeling a sense of loss without her.
Oh, Donna!
Expressing his feelings of desperation and yearning for Donna's return.
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Written by: Ritchie Valens
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