The first single of Orange Bicycle, "Hyacinth Threads", was a number-1-hit in France and quite successful in some other European countries, but not in Great Britain. All the time of its short career, Orange Bicycle was more popular outside than inside their home country.
1968, the band started to cover e.g. songs of The Rolling Stones ("Sing This All Together"). Its most successful album Orange Bicycle includes covered songs of The Beatles ("Carry That Weight"), Bob Dylan ("Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You") and Elton John ("Take Me to the Pilot"). In 1971, the band broke up.
Donna
Orange Bicycle 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 Orange Bicycle tells the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Donna. The lyrics suggest that Donna has left him and he is struggling to move on without her. The repeated phrase "Oh, Donna" throughout the song emphasizes his desperation and longing for her. He sings about how he has never been the same since she left him and how he is left all alone to wander and roam. The chorus, with its simple yet powerful lyrics, repeats the question, "Donna, where can you be?" which highlights the man's intense feelings of loss and heartache.
The song is a classic example of pop music from the 1960s, with its catchy melody and straightforward lyrics. It reflects the theme of lost love, which was a common topic in many popular songs of the time. Despite its simplicity, the song achieves emotional depth through its honest portrayal of heartbreak and despair. The singer's raw, unfiltered emotions are palpable, and his longing for Donna feels universal.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Donna, Oh, Donna
The singer is calling out to someone named Donna, likely their former lover.
I had a girl
The singer used to have a girlfriend.
Donna was her name
The girlfriend's name was Donna.
Since she left me
Donna broke up with the artist.
I've never been the same
The artist's emotional state was greatly impacted by the breakup.
'Cause I love my girl
The singer still has strong feelings for Donna.
Donna, where can you be?
The singer is longing for Donna's presence and doesn't know where she is.
Now that you're gone
Donna is no longer with the artist.
I'm left all alone
The artist feels lonely without Donna.
All by myself
The artist is now only with their own thoughts and feelings.
To wander and roam
The singer is aimlessly wandering through life without direction.
Well, darlin', now that you're gone
The artist is addressing Donna and acknowledging that she is no longer with them.
I don't know what I'll do
The singer doesn't know how to move on from Donna's absence.
All time and all my love for you
The singer has dedicated all of their time and love to Donna.
Oh, Donna!
The singer is lamenting Donna's departure once again.
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Written by: Ritchie Valens
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