Dong-Dong-Diki-Digi-Dong
Golden Earring Lyrics


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Dong dong diki digi dong
And your heart goes dong diki digi dong

You gotta sing it, oh everywhere
In New York City, Memphis, Delaware
We'll sing it loud,
And you'll be proud
To sing it with me until eternity

So you hear this melody
Well sing it along and you'll feel free
You feel uptight and upside-down
Well sing it along and join me around

Dong dong diki digi dong
And your heart goes dong diki digi dong

You gotta wear a pair of ugly old jeans
To dance in California, Nashville, New Orleans
You gotta swing and you gotta move me
You gotta make me feel glad
You gotta make me feel groovy

So you hear this melody
Well sing it along and you'll feel free
You feel uptight and upside-down
Well sing it along and join me around





Dong dong diki digi dong
And your heart goes dong diki digi dong

Overall Meaning

The song "Dong-Dong-Diki-Digi-Dong" by Golden Earring is a fun and upbeat tune that celebrates the power of music. The lyrics encourage listeners to sing along and dance to the melody, no matter where they are in the world. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Dong dong diki digi dong and your heart goes dong diki digi dong," emphasizes the joyful and unifying feeling that comes with singing together.


The song also emphasizes the importance of self-expression and being true to oneself. The line "you gotta wear a pair of ugly old jeans" encourages listeners to embrace their own unique style and not worry about fitting in with mainstream fashion. The song suggests that dancing and singing freely can bring people together and create a sense of community across different cultures and regions.


Overall, "Dong-Dong-Diki-Digi-Dong" is a tribute to the power of music and its ability to connect people from all walks of life. The song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and join together in joy and celebration.


Line by Line Meaning

Dong dong diki digi dong
This is the catchy beat of the song that will get stuck in your head.


And your heart goes dong diki digi dong
The beat of the song is so infectious, that it makes your heart beat along to it.


You gotta sing it, oh everywhere
This song is meant to be sung everywhere possible, no matter where you are.


In New York City, Memphis, Delaware
This song can be sung in all sorts of locations, big cities or small towns alike.


We'll sing it loud,
This song is meant to be heard, and so it must be sung loudly.


And you'll be proud
By singing this song, you will feel proud to be a part of something special.


To sing it with me until eternity
This song is one that can be sung forever, its catchy beat making it timeless.


You gotta wear a pair of ugly old jeans
This song is meant to be danced to, and so you need to wear comfortable clothing like old jeans.


To dance in California, Nashville, New Orleans
This song can be danced to in any location, even famous dance cities like California, Nashville, and New Orleans.


You gotta swing and you gotta move me
To truly enjoy this song, you need to let go and dance with all your heart and soul.


You gotta make me feel glad
This song is all about feeling happy and carefree, and dancing to it is an easy way to achieve that feeling.


You gotta make me feel groovy
This song has a soulful groove that can be felt in your bones when you dance to it.


So you hear this melody
The melody of this song is so catchy, you can't help but notice it.


Well sing it along and you'll feel free
Singing along to this song is liberating, and it makes you feel alive and free.


You feel uptight and upside-down
If you're feeling tense or anxious, this song can help turn your mood around.


Well sing it along and join me around
By singing and dancing to this song, you can join the fun and feel like part of a community.




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Comments from YouTube:

Luc Van Wassenhove

Heerlijk catchy oorworm en ligt ver van hun latere rock werk maar blijft zo een leuke Golden EarringS song. ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ˜ƒโค

goldbrickdreams

Awesome classic song.
Golden Earring are the best.

F Fletch

This song hit number 1 in the Europe charts in 1967....inexplicably

TheRealTricky

Hard to believe this is the same band that brought us "Twilight Zone" and "When the Lady Smiles". And fun to see those 1970s clothing style. And of course, it's a nice song ;)

Yvonne Rosario

George Kooymans sung this song again when he performed with Vreemde Kostgangers with Henny Vrienten and Boudewijn de Groot. He played the same instrument like in this video

Eddy Takkenkamp

They never played it live later on in their carreer because they were ashamed of it

Dana Horton

Did you watch Spinal Tap ?

RastaSaiyaman

1968, so those were hardly "1970's clothes"

Dicky Dick

my first music experience in my life at age 5 !!! BRILLIANT GUYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VIVA HOLLANDIA

Ian Marquez Garcรญa

ben je nederlands

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