Do Wha Diddy Diddy
Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich Lyrics
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Snappin' her fingers and shufflin' her feet, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
She looked good (looked good), she looked fine (looked fine)
She looked good, she looked fine and I nearly lost my mind
Before I knew it she was walkin' next to me, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Holdin' my hand just as natural as can be, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
We walked on (walked on) to my door (my door)
Whoa-oh, I knew we was falling in love
Yes I did, and so I told her all the things I'd been dreamin' of
Now we're together nearly every single day, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Well I'm hers (I'm hers), she's mine (she's mine)
I'm hers, she's mine, wedding bells are gonna chime
Whoa-oh, I knew we was falling in love
Yes I did, and so I told her all the things I'd been dreamin' of
Now we're together nearly every single day, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Well I'm hers (I'm hers), she's mine (she's mine)
I'm hers, she's mine, wedding bells are gonna chime
Whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, we'll sing it
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, oh yeah, oh, oh yeah
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
The opening lines of Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich's song "Do Wha Diddy Diddy" describe a chance encounter with a girl walking down the street singing "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do," which catches the singer's attention and makes him almost lose his mind. The girl then walks next to him, holding his hand and singing the same tune, and they end up kissing. The rest of the song talks about how they are now together every day and how they are falling in love. The catchy tune, repetitive lyrics, and upbeat rhythm create a joyful and exuberant atmosphere that reflects the feeling of falling in love.
The lyrics are a testament to the simplicity and relatability of love stories, as the song describes a random encounter that leads to the beginning of a relationship. The song was originally recorded in 1963 by the American R&B group The Exciters, and Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich covered it in 1964, giving it a more rock-oriented sound. The song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Uk Singles Chart and other charts worldwide. It has since become a beloved classic, covered by many artists, and featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
There she was just a-walkin' down the street, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
I saw her walking down the street, humming this tune: "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Snappin' her fingers and shufflin' her feet, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
She was also snapping her fingers and shuffling her feet while humming
She looked good (looked good), she looked fine (looked fine)
She looked very attractive
She looked good, she looked fine and I nearly lost my mind
In fact, she looked so good that I almost lost control of myself
Before I knew it she was walkin' next to me, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Next thing I knew, she was walking next to me, still humming the same tune
Holdin' my hand just as natural as can be, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
She held my hand naturally as we walked and continued to hum
We walked on (walked on) to my door (my door)
We continued to walk together until we reached my door
We walked on to my door, then we kissed a little more
When we got to my door, we shared a kiss and continued our affectionate encounter
Whoa-oh, I knew we was falling in love
At that moment, I realized that we were falling in love with each other
Yes I did, and so I told her all the things I'd been dreamin' of
I couldn't contain my feelings anymore and shared with her all the things that I had dreamt about
Now we're together nearly every single day, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Nowadays, we spend almost every day together and still find ourselves humming that tune
A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
We are very happy and we plan to continue being that way as we continue to hum this catchy tune
Well I'm hers (I'm hers), she's mine (she's mine)
We belong to each other
I'm hers, she's mine, wedding bells are gonna chime
We have decided to get married and plan a future together
Whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah
Expressing excitement and joy
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, we'll sing it
We will continue to sing this song
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, oh yeah, oh, oh yeah
We love singing this song because it brings us joy and happiness
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
The repetition of this line reinforces the joy and happiness that the couple feels together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Forever MPH
Well, that Dave Dee is quite the handsome chap! :-) Awesome version of this classic song! I'm more familiar with the Manfred Mann hit, but this one is great as well! Very creative visual effects, dear Joasha! Thanks for this walk down memory lane! I hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy. Warmest greetings, and keep 'er lit! ~Michelle
Viktoria Perla
Never heard this cover version by Dave Dee! And that sounds really nice!
Jennie Woods-Glue
This is such a great song....brings back memories of Manfred Mann.... superb video Joasha...loved listening and watching 🌟💕🌹🎶
Indi Sugar Taufik
Omg I don’t know how but I remember this song! 😍 Such a nostalgic feeling! I love this version so much, thanks for sharing this with us 😊
Herfortz
INDI 💖 ..... This was originally a song about ME, written by MY EX !!!! ...... It was originally called "DO WAH DUMMY DUMMY"
Gulliver's Covers
Amazing post and Mann Cover presentation, Joasha👍🔥 Looks so great! All the best! 🎵
4 Crying Out Loud!
Like 62. This cover version is awesome too, Joasha! Wonderful visuals! Thanks for sharing, friend!
Bunny Lo
Awesome cover Joasha, its been a while since I have heard this one!! 👍👍 Love it :D
Darren Burch Music
Very cool cover. Loving those chord changes throughout the song
Helen Ok
Your video is so beautiful, very impressive to watch. I haven't heard this cover, but sounds great. 👏👏👏