With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair, infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today's production-heavy climate.
Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Don't be surprised if one day you find yourself enjoying one of Craig's renowned shows in the comfort of your own living room.
In 2012, Cardiff was nominated for a Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo, and for a Canadian Folk Music Award as Contemporary Singer of the Year.
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Dig In
Craig Cardiff Lyrics
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There had to be a person, that much is clear.
Someone, someone had to know.
Parted and pieced off into bits
So that no one knows how their piece fits.
It's just the job, bob, don't take it home.
Don't let them, dig in.
Who pulled the switch, who dug the hole,
Who signed off, who bought the coal.
Someone, someone had to know.
Parted and pieced off into bits
So that no one knows how their piece fits.
It's just the job, bob, don't take it home.
The lyrics of Craig Cardiff's Dig In explore the idea of accountability and responsibility, specifically in situations where harm or wrongdoing has occurred. The opening lines of "Someone dear, someone dear. There had to be a person, that much is clear. Someone, someone had to know," suggest a sense of loss or grief related to a specific incident or tragedy. The repeated mention of "someone" emphasizes the need to identify those responsible for what happened. The following lines, "Parted and pieced off into bits. So that no one knows how their piece fits. It's just the job, bob, don't take it home," further emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need for responsible parties to step forward and own their role in what happened.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be that while it may be tempting to pass the buck or avoid responsibility, it is ultimately essential to dig in, ask questions, and hold people accountable for their actions. The repetition of "Dig in" throughout the song reinforces this idea, creating an urgent call to action for listeners to confront difficult truths rather than sweeping them under the rug.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone dear, someone dear.
There must have been a close person who is gone now and being missed.
There had to be a person, that much is clear.
It is evident that someone existed who is no longer with us.
Someone, someone had to know.
There must be someone aware of the circumstances.
Parted and pieced off into bits
The situation is broken into fragments and disconnected pieces.
So that no one knows how their piece fits.
No one can understand the whole situation or how each piece relates to the other.
It's just the job, bob, don't take it home.
It is just work, don't let it affect your life outside of work.
Dig in, don't let the questions sit.
Investigate further and don't leave any questions unanswered.
Don't let them, dig in.
Do not avoid the questions and probe the situation for answers.
Who pulled the switch, who dug the hole,
Who initiated or caused this situation to happen?
Who signed off, who bought the coal.
Who was responsible for approving or purchasing what led to this?
Someone, someone had to know.
There must be someone aware of the circumstances.
Parted and pieced off into bits
The situation is broken into fragments and disconnected pieces.
So that no one knows how their piece fits.
No one can understand the whole situation or how each piece relates to the other.
It's just the job, bob, don't take it home.
It is just work, don't let it affect your life outside of work.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.