Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Donnas
Studio albums
The Donnas (1997)
American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine (1998)
Get Skintight (1999)
Turn 21 (2001)
Spend the Night (2002)
Gold Medal (2004)
Bitchin' (2007)
Keep on Loving You
The Donnas Lyrics
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By the look in my eyes, baby
There was somethin' missin'
You should've known
By the tone of my voice, maybe
But you didn't listen
You played dead but you never bled
All coiled up and hissin'
And though I know all about those men
Still I don't remember
'Cause it was us baby, way before then
And we're still together
And I meant, every word I said
When I said that I love you I meant
That I love you forever
And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you
'Cause it's the only thing I wanna do
I don't wanna sleep
I just wanna keep on lovin' you
And I meant every word I said
When I said that I love you I meant
That I love you forever
And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you
'Cause it's the only thing I wanna do
I don't wanna sleep
I just wanna keep on lovin' you
The Donnas song Keep on Loving You is an emotional love song in which the singer is speaking to their partner, telling them that they should have noticed that something was missing and that they were not listening properly to the tone in the singer's voice. The partner is compared to a snake lying still in the grass, and although the singer has had previous experiences with men like this, it doesn't matter because what the singer feels for their partner is real and forever. The singer is filled with intense emotion and is unable to sleep because they just want to keep loving their partner.
The song conveys a sense of longing and the desire to be loved unconditionally, to the extent that even if the partner is flawed, the singer is willing to keep on loving them. The repetition of the phrase "I meant every word I said" emphasizes the sincerity and genuineness of the singer's feelings. The metaphor of the snake lying still in the grass suggests that the partner may be deceptive or not entirely trustworthy, yet the singer is still willing to look past these faults and continue to love them endlessly.
Overall, Keep on Loving You is a powerful love song that emphasizes the depth of feeling and the willingness to persevere through any obstacle in order to maintain a meaningful connection with the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
You should've seen
You should have noticed what was going on with me
By the look in my eyes, baby
Through the expression on my face
There was somethin' missin'
I was unsatisfied with something in our relationship
You should've known
You should have been aware
By the tone of my voice, maybe
Through my speaking inflection
But you didn't listen
But you ignored me
You played dead but you never bled
You acted like you were hurt, but you weren't really affected
Instead you lay still in the grass
You pretended to be injured on the ground
All coiled up and hissin'
In a twisted pose, like a snake
And though I know all about those men
And even though I'm familiar with those types of guys
Still I don't remember
I don't recall any of them
'Cause it was us baby, way before then
Because the relationship between us is unique and special
And we're still together
And we're still in a relationship
And I meant, every word I said
I was genuine in what I said
When I said that I love you I meant
I was sincere in expressing my love for you
That I love you forever
My love for you is eternal
And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you
I will continue to love you
'Cause it's the only thing I wanna do
Because my love for you is my greatest desire
I don't wanna sleep
I don't want to rest from loving you
I just wanna keep on lovin' you
I just want to continue loving you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kevin Patrick Cronin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tlpopescu
I just wanna say I STILL love The Donna’s!
Elena
Me too! Awesome rock n roll female band 😊
Kyle Martin
Drive Me Crazy came out in 1999 when I was a freshman in high school, and the emo rock tone of this cover describes my life at that time perfectly.
Hellwyck
Even in emo's original 1980s form, this wasn't it - this is Riot Grrrl at least.
antonioh hernandezT
Love how dark feels this song keep on loving it❤
Thiago Souza
I listen to this music smiling with my eyes closed!😊😊
Randy Kern
I freaking love the Donnas…girls can shred!
Camila Paredes
this song is amazing, anyone who disagrees knows nothing about girl punk rock groups and their sound.
h2ofield
..thank you judge & jury Maria!
Ray Alberto Gutiérrez Balanzar
Maria many could disagree because they love and like the original version, but I like this one.