Diga Diga Doo
Jerry Wald Lyrics
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Gear his heart beat a little tattoo
Diga diga doo diga doo doo
Diga diga doo diga doo
You love me and I love you
And when you love it is natural to
Diga diga doo diga doo doo
I'm so very diga diga doo by nature
If you don't say diga diga to your mate
You're gonna lose a papa.
So let those funny people smile
How can there be a Virgin isle
With diga diga doo diga doo doo
Diga diga doo diga doo
No one heeds the marriage laws
Yours is mine and mine is yours
With diga diga doo diga doo doo
Diga diga doo diga doo
The lyrics to Jerry Wald's song Diga Diga Doo are playful and fun, with a catchy refrain that invites listeners to sing along. The opening verse describes a Zulu man who is feeling down, but whose heart beats in time with the rhythm of the refrain: "Diga diga doo diga doo doo." This phrase is repeated throughout the song, and is accompanied by a jaunty melody that is sure to put a smile on listeners' faces.
As the song progresses, the lyrics turn to the theme of love, with the singer declaring that "You love me and I love you / And when you love it is natural to / Diga diga doo diga doo doo." This suggests that the refrain is a form of playful communication between lovers, a way of expressing affection and joy through music and dance.
The final verse of the song takes a more lighthearted approach, with the singer proclaiming that "I'm so very diga diga doo by nature / If you don't say diga diga to your mate / You're gonna lose a papa." This suggests that the refrain has become something of a cultural norm or tradition, and that failing to keep up with it could lead to social ostracism or even romantic failure. Overall, the lyrics to Diga Diga Doo are fun, whimsical, and full of playful energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Zulu man is feelin' blue
A man from the Zulu culture is feeling upset or down.
Gear his heart beat a little tattoo
You can hear the man's heart beating with a rhythmic sound, like a drum.
Diga diga doo diga doo doo
A phrase used to express happiness, excitement, or love.
Diga diga doo diga doo
See previous meaning.
You love me and I love you
Two people are in love with each other.
And when you love it is natural to
When you are in love, it feels instinctual to express your joy and passion.
I'm so very diga diga doo by nature
The singer naturally exudes happiness and excitement.
If you don't say diga diga to your mate
If you don't express your love and happiness to your partner, you may lose them.
You're gonna lose a papa.
You will lose something valuable, perhaps a relationship or a sense of security.
So let those funny people smile
The artist is not bothered by those who judge or ridicule their happiness.
How can there be a Virgin isle
It seems impossible or implausible that a place could remain untouched or pure.
With diga diga doo diga doo doo
See previous meaning, but it also emphasizes the artist's disbelief.
Diga diga doo diga doo
See previous meaning.
No one heeds the marriage laws
People do not follow the rules or conventions of marriage.
Yours is mine and mine is yours
In a relationship, both partners share everything and belong to each other.
With diga diga doo diga doo doo
See previous meaning, but it also emphasizes the unconventional nature of this relationship.
Diga diga doo diga doo
See previous meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JIMMY MC HUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ray Szymarek
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