Digby, had a normal childhood, but was always a little shy, feeling more comfortable hiding under the bleachers during high school football games than in front of a crowd. She started playing the piano when she was just four years old, and began to secretly write songs later 'after everyone had gone to sleep', even hiding them from her family.
While a senior in high school, the timid and nervous Marié Digby signed up for a talent show. Although she was nervous to perform, she went on anyway and the audience loved it. This would be the first of many performances.
She began University of California at Berkely in 2002 as a philosophy major. She was on the three-day schedule (she took all her classes in three days) so she would have more time to play with the new band she had formed. She was performing all over the Los Angeles area, including places such as the infamous Whiskey a Go Go and The Troubadour.
In 2004, the quiet Digby came out of obscurity into the public eye when she won the 2004 Pantene Pro-Voice competition with her song “Miss Invisible” (a song about growing up and feeling like you do not belong). The grand prize for the concert included working with a professional producer on an album, $5,000 and performing on stage with other top performers.
In 2006, the song “Fool” appeared on the Disney compilation album Girl Next, which includes many of today’s Radio Disney Stars such as Hilary Duff, Aly and AJ and Hannah Montana.
Biography by Ian Ripley, PopStarsPlus.com, Sr. Staff Writer, copied with permission from PopStarsPlus.com
She is currently signed to Hollywood Records and her debut album “Unfold” was released on April 8, 2008.
She released her first Japanese cover album, "Second Home" on March 4, 2009. She toured Japan, performed on radios and live shows to promote her album.
Digby released her sophomore album, "Breathing Underwater" to Japan + Asia (June 23, 2009) and the rest of the world (September 15, 2009).
DAYBREAK
Marié Digby Lyrics
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They'd whisper, "Just hold on"
Don't let this sunshine it feels great
If we lose the night, it might not be the same
Not the same, oh
You look in my eyes and tell me things won't change
Then I feel safe letting you go
I don't wanna move
Don't let go of this moment
I don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna know if this is tonight
Only stop time, stop daylight
'Cause when day breaks
It might all be over
When day, when day, when day breaks
It might all be over
When day, when day, when day breaks
Trace my skin
Hold out your hands
And let me in
The truth is coming through those blinds
I'm afraid the truth might be unkind
So unkind, oh
You look in my eyes and tell me things won't change
And I feel safe letting you go
I don't wanna move
Don't let go of this moment
I don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna know this is tonight
Only stop time, stop daylight
'Cause when day breaks
It might all be over
When day, when day, when day breaks
It might all be over
When day, when day, when day breaks
Don't let the break of day
Change the way we feel tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight (Ooh)
I don't wanna move
Don't let go of this moment
I don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna know if this is tonight
Only stop time, stop daylight
'Cause when day breaks
It might all be over
I don't wanna move,
Don't wanna let go of this moment
I don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna know if this is tonight
Only stop time, stop daylight
Cause when day breaks
It might all be over
When day, when day, when day breaks
It might all be over
When day, when day, when day breaks
The opening lines of "Daybreak" by Marié Digby are metaphorical, implying that the walls of a room have a character of their own and they would whisper to the listener to hang on and not let go. It is suggesting that the singer is in a place where she wants to hold on to the present moment and not let it slip away. She is amplifying the importance of living in the moment and savoring the experience. She further emphasizes this by mentioning that the sunshine feels great, but if they lose the night, it might not be the same. She is insinuating that the things that seem perfect in the moment can change quickly and even disappear. The singer then affirms that her partner reassured her, telling her that things won't change, and this allowed her to feel comfortable to let go.
Digby is vocalizing the strength and vulnerability in a relationship, where both the partners hold on to the moment together. The line "not the same" repeated throughout the song gives a sense of melancholy and finality that comes with the breaking of each day. The fear of not knowing what lies ahead and the uncertainty of losing someone gives a sense of urgency to their experience. The idea of time passing quickly can be seen when the singer says, "Only stop time, stop daylight," emphasizing that they want to make the most of the moment. The chorus repeats the theme of wanting to stay in the present "I don't wanna know if this is tonight, only stop time, stop daylight, 'cause when day breaks, it might all be over." The song is about being present and savoring every moment we have because they won't last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
If these walls could talk
The environment around me is telling me to hold on to my feelings.
They'd whisper, "Just hold on"
The environment around me is telling me to be patient and keep going.
Don't let this sunshine it feels great
I want to enjoy this moment, but I'm afraid that it could end soon.
If we lose the night, it might not be the same
If we lose the moment we are enjoying right now, it may never come back.
Not the same, oh
The situation may not be the same, and I will miss this moment forever.
You look in my eyes and tell me things won't change
You assure me that everything will stay the same, and I trust you with my emotions.
Then I feel safe letting you go
I trust you won't change my feelings, so I am willing to let go and enjoy the moment.
Trace my skin
Please touch me, and connect with me emotionally.
Hold out your hands
Reach out to me and connect with me deeply.
And let me in
Let us form an emotional bond that will last forever.
The truth is coming through those blinds
I'm afraid the truth might be harsh, but I'm willing to accept it.
I'm afraid the truth might be unkind
I fear that the truth might hurt me, but I'm willing to face it for the sake of our connection.
So unkind, oh
I'm afraid the truth could be devastating and painful.
Don't let the break of day
Please don't let the morning come and ruin this moment.
Change the way we feel tonight
I hope this moment stays the same, and we feel the same way about each other tonight and forever.
I don't wanna move
I want this moment to last forever, and I'm afraid that moving or changing will ruin it.
Don't let go of this moment
I want us to hold on to this moment, and not let go for as long as it lasts.
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't want to miss a single moment of this connection between us.
Don't wanna miss a thing
I don't want to miss any of the emotions we are sharing right now.
I don't wanna know if this is tonight
I don't want to know if this moment is temporary, and I want to believe that it will last forever.
Only stop time, stop daylight
I wish time would stop right now so that this moment could last forever.
'Cause when day breaks
I'm afraid that when morning comes, this moment will end.
It might all be over
I fear that this moment will be gone forever when the morning comes.
When day, when day, when day breaks
I keep reminding myself that morning is coming and that this moment won't last forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WARREN FELDER, EZEKIEL LEWIS, MARIE DIGBY, CANDANCE NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
firstlearnbalance
This album needs to be in iTunes!!
StarChyld4
My favorite on this album. Marie’s voice is amazing 🥰🥰🥰🥰
MusicSweetly
ABSOLUTE FAVORITE song from her! It is just fantastic!! Love her music so much <3
Angela Abreu
I love this song!!
Ine Danger
This is such a good album.
chocochippancakes
i love her voice. its awesome.
Neha Jammu
All her songs are just amazing! Not one of them is bad (: I never knew her song was the one that played during The Vampire Diaries, that's just amazing! (:
Ashley S
Will this song be available on iTunes anytime soon?
Melissa
this song is so good! love u marie, your music is inspirational!!
Grace Law
She is so pretty and this album is so epic! <3 u Marié!