Who's Holding Donna Now
Debarge · Time Will Reveal: The Complete Motown Albums [2011]
Hard as I try I know it shows
Everybody's telling me
You'll be over her eventually
But how am I supposed to feel so secure
When I keep wonderin'
Who's holding Donna now
And I keep wonderin'
Who's heart she's knocking around
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To be in his shoes somehow
And I keep wonderin'
Who's holding Donna now
And I keep wonderin'
What magic can be found
To turn me back to the one
Who's holding Donna now
The letter started with goodbye
I've read it half a million times
Tell me this is just a dream
When I wake up she'll be here next to me
Tell me it will be just the way it was, oh
Well I keep wonderin'
Who's holding Donna now
And I keep wonderin'
Who's heart she's knocking around
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To be in his shoes right now
And I keep wonderin'
Who's holding Donna now
And I keep wonderin'
What magic can be found
To turn me back to the one
Who's holding Donna now
(instrumental)
Who's holding Donna now
I keep wonderin'
Who's heart she's knocking around
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To be in his shoes right now
(Whoa whoa whoa!)
Who's holding Donna now
(Ohhhh Donna)
What magic can be found
To make me the one,
Who's holding Donna now
I can't get Donna off my mind
Who's holding Donna now
I keep wonderin'
Who's heart she's knocking around
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To be in his shoes right now
Who's Holding Donna Now
Debarge's 'Who's Holding Donna Now' stands as a quintessential example of 1980s New Jack Swing, blending R&B sensibilities with a driving, syncopated beat. Released on their compilation 'Time Will Reveal: The Complete Motown Albums,' the track showcases the group's signature ability to fuse smooth vocal harmonies with an energetic, danceable rhythm. The song captures the optimistic yet soulful spirit of the era, featuring the distinctive vocal style of lead singer Donna Summer's collaborator, though the track itself remains a Debarge production. It reflects the genre's evolution during the early 80s, where funk-infused pop and electronic elements began to redefine the sound of mainstream R&B. As part of their broader discography, the recording demonstrates the group's commitment to high-energy, radio-friendly compositions that defined their era.