Diges began his acting career in a theatre company, Teatro Escuela Libre de Alcalá de Henares (TELA), in his native city, and after starring in several TV adverts, he rose to fame in the teen drama television series "Nada es para siempre" (1999–2000), playing the character of "Gato". Over the years he has also hosted children shows like "Megatrix" (2001–2002) and "Max Clan" (2003–2004) and has appeared in several TV series playing secondary roles: "Hospital Central" (2002), "Ana y los siete" (2003), "Aquí no hay quien viva" (2005) and "Agitación +IVA" (2005–2006).
He debuted in big productions of musical theatre in 2005, playing the roles of Colate in "En Tu Fiesta Me Colé" and Mario in "Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar". In 2007 and 2008 he played the role of Galileo in the Spanish production of "We Will Rock You", and he also starred in the Spanish stage adaptation of "High School Musical" as Troy Bolton (2008–2009). In 2009 and early 2010, he played the role of Sky in the Spanish production of "Mamma Mia!". Since 18 November 2010, he stars as Enjolras in the new Madrid production of Les Misérables.
On 22 February 2010, Diges won the Spanish national final, Eurovisión: Destino Oslo and represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Algo pequeñito", composed by Jesús Cañadilla and arranged and produced by Alejandro de Pinedo , which was on held on 29 May 2010 in Oslo, Norway. During his first performance in the final his performance was sabotaged by a madman pitch invader Jimmy Jump, so he had to perform again after all the other countries had performed.
In March 2010, following his election as the Spanish Eurovision entrant, Diges was signed to Warner Music with the idea of recording an album in the style of a Spanish crooner. The album, self-titled "Daniel Diges" and produced by Óscar Gómez, was released on 18 May 2010. It includes mostly songs written by Diges himself, but also two versions of "Algo pequeñito" and Spanish versions of "Just the Way You Are" (Billy Joel), "Everything" (Michael Bublé) and "Angels" (Robbie Williams).
Mammy Blue
Daniel Diges Lyrics
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Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy blue!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Porque tu casa tan vacia
Porque cerrada noche y dia.
Oh mammy dime donde estas... Di.
Oh mammy mammy mammy!
Despues de tanto caminar.
Oh mammy!
Aqui me quiero consolar
Oh mammy!
Y ser niño otra vez...
Oh mammy!
Por ti.
Oh mammy mammy mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Te amo mammy mammy
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Te amo mammy mammy
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Te amo mammy mammy
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Me fui muy lejos ya lo se
Oh mammy!
Me fui creyendo poseer.
Oh mammy!
Un gran amor mas bello que...
Oh mammy!
Tu.
Oh mammy mammy mammy!
Aquel amor que no duro
Oh mammy!
Aquel amor que me dejo
Oh mammy!
Vencido vengo a ti, mammy
Oh mammy!
Blue!
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Oh mammy!
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Oh mammy blue!
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Oh mammy blue!
Te amo mammy mammy
Oh mammy!
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Te amo mammy mammy
Oh mammy!
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Te amo mammy mammy mammy
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
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Oh mammy blue!
Yeah
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
Te quiero mammy
Ven conmigo para aqui
Ven conmigo para aqui mammy
Oh mammy!
Oh mammy mammy blue
Oh mammy blue!
The song "Mammy Blue" by Daniel Diges is a tribute to a mother who is dearly missed. The lyrics address the loneliness and longing felt by the songwriter as he recalls the emptiness of his mother's home, which is closed day and night, and wonders where she might be. In the chorus, he repeatedly sings "Oh mammy mammy blue", expressing his sadness and grief over the loss of his mother. He finds comfort in the memories of his childhood and wishes he could go back to being a child again with her by his side.
The lyrics continue to lament the loss of a great love that the songwriter thought was more beautiful than his relationship with his mother, but it did not last. The songwriter acknowledges that he went too far and left home, hoping to possess another love but now he is defeated and in need of his mother's comfort. The chorus returns, and he declares his love for his mother and invites her to come back to him.
The song is a heartfelt homage to all mothers and the strong bond they share with their children, while also acknowledging the pain that comes with loss and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh mammy!
Expressing a deep emotional connection and admiration towards the singer's mother figure.
Oh mammy mammy blue
Continuing to express the singer's deep emotional connection to their mother.
Porque tu casa tan vacia
Asking the reason for the mother's empty home and her absence.
Porque cerrada noche y dia.
Questioning why the mother's house is closed and inaccessible all day long.
Oh mammy dime donde estas... Di.
Pleading for the mother to reveal where she is and how to find her.
Oh mammy mammy mammy!
Expressing even deeper emotional connection and affection towards the mother figure.
Despues de tanto caminar.
After traveling a long distance and experiencing hardships.
Aqui me quiero consolar
Taking refuge and finding comfort in the mother's presence.
Y ser niño otra vez...
Yearning to return to a carefree childhood under the mother's loving care.
Por ti.
Saying that this wish to return to childhood is all because of the mother's love and care.
Te amo mammy mammy
Expressing deep love and affection for the mother figure.
Me fui muy lejos ya lo se
Acknowledging that the singer has gone far away from the mother figure.
Me fui creyendo poseer.
Reflecting on how the singer left home thinking they had everything they needed.
Un gran amor mas bello que...
Thinking that the love they found was greater than anything else in the world.
Tu.
Realizing that the mother's love is still the most important thing in the world.
Aquel amor que no duro
Referring to the love that didn't last.
Aquel amor que me dejo
Reflecting on how that love left the singer feeling defeated.
Vencido vengo a ti, mammy
Saying that the singer has been defeated and is returning to the mother for comfort.
Blue!
Ending the song with a word that has no clear meaning but may symbolize the singer's emotional state.
Te quiero mammy
Expressing a deep desire to be with the mother figure again.
Ven conmigo para aqui
Inviting the mother to come to a specific location with the singer.
Ven conmigo para aqui mammy
Repeating the invitation to the mother with an added term of endearment.
Writer(s): Hubert Giraud
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.