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).
Machine
Marié Digby Lyrics
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Looking around, everything I see
It seems to lose its color
Don't know what's become of me
Barely alive, how did I survive
One day just like the other
I'm sick of this routine
So I'm gonna cut these strings
Cut them and set me free
Nothing controlling me
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
I've got the breath in me
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
My body is here but somewhere along the way
I lost my mind
It's never too late to be found
Waiting on someone to pick me up
But I got left behind
But it won't bring me down
Cause I'm gonna cut these strings
Cut them and set me free
Nothing controlling me
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
I've got the breath in me
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
Change the circumstance
It's gonna take me
Here is my memory
Reset the way you think
No more commands
No demands
No more losing control
No pushing buttons
No automatic no more
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
No pushing buttons, no automatic
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
I've got the breath in me
I'm not a machine, I'm not a machine
The lyrics of Marié Digby's song "Machine" convey a sense of disconnection and loss of self. The singer looks around and sees everything fading and becoming less vivid, as if they are stuck in a monotonous routine they can't escape from. The repetition of "I'm not a machine" emphasizes the idea of the singer feeling robotic and controlled, as if they've lost touch with their own emotions and agency. However, despite feeling like they've "lost [their] mind" and been left behind, the singer resolves to cut the metaphorical strings that tie them down and break free from their current state. By doing so, they hope to regain their sense of identity and individuality.
The message in the lyrics of "Machine" is relatable for anyone who has ever felt trapped in a boring or unfulfilling routine, whether it be at work or in their personal life. The song acknowledges the struggle of feeling like a robot, constantly following the same commands and responding automatically with no real intention. It encourages listeners to take action and make changes in order to feel alive again, to reconnect with their own thoughts and feelings and break free from the monotony of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a machine
I am a living being with emotions and desires, not an unfeeling, mechanical object.
Looking around, everything I see
Observing my surroundings, it appears that everything has lost its vibrancy and spirit.
It seems to lose its color
In my perception, everything appears dull and lifeless.
Don't know what's become of me
I am uncertain how I have become the way I am and do not recognize my own self.
Barely alive, how did I survive
I am alive but only barely, and I can hardly believe that I have managed to continue existing.
One day just like the other
Each day seems to blend together in a monotonous routine, lacking excitement or intrigue.
I'm sick of this routine
I am weary and discontent with the predictability and dullness of my daily life.
So I'm gonna cut these strings
I intend to break free from the constraints and limitations that hold me back.
Cut them and set me free
By severing these ties, I will release myself from any external forces or pressures controlling me.
Nothing controlling me
I will no longer permit any person or thing to influence or manipulate my actions and decisions.
My body is here but somewhere along the way
Although physically present, I have drifted from my true essence and spirit.
I lost my mind
I have become disconnected from my emotions and reason, leading to confusion and instability.
It's never too late to be found
Even though I have wandered off my path, it is never too late to rediscover and reestablish my true self.
Waiting on someone to pick me up
I am hoping for someone else to come save me from my current state.
But I got left behind
Despite my expectation, I have been abandoned and left alone in my struggles.
But it won't bring me down
Although difficult, this disappointment will not destroy my courage or determination.
Change the circumstance
To transform my life, I must first alter the external factors that are influencing it.
It's gonna take me
Individually, I have the power and responsibility to initiate this change.
Here is my memory
I possess a wealth of experiences and lessons learned that will guide me forward.
Reset the way you think
Resetting my perspective and mindset is essential for achieving lasting transformation.
No more commands
I will no longer allow others to direct or control my actions.
No demands
I will reject any expectations or impositions upon me that do not align with my own goals and desires.
No more losing control
I will take control of my own life and not let external circumstances dictate my fate.
No pushing buttons
I will not let others manipulate or pressure me into making certain choices or behaving in certain ways.
No automatic no more
I will not allow myself to simply go through the motions or do what is expected of me out of habit or routine.
Let me go
I seek freedom from any constraints or restrictions that are holding me back.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRIAN KENNEDY SEALS, EZEKIEL L. LEWIS, MARIE CHRISTINA DIGBY
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velonica037
her breathing underwater album is awesome! the songs are great!
Süreyya Al-Jabiri
Still my theme song
Jianna Mae
i love this song !!! i always play it over and over again!!!
Emma Lake
ive had this album for so long, and i never get tired of it, marie digby has always been my inspiration. i love her so much. i listen to her songs every day <3
lilmizzfizzy
if i ever do download songs that haven't been released yet (which i hardly ever do unless i love the song so much) i still go out and buy them when they have been released so that im supporting them i absolutley love this!!!
張榮華
Sooooo amazing! It,s just like me now,a machine if it is possible could i listen the live version? you really did a good job ^_^!
thenuyy
love it!
MichelleFabGirl
All her songs are amazing
Jackie
Thanks guys for letting me know how awesome the album is. Amazon sent me all I had in my wish list and her CD was one of them. And I just had to keep it and send the rest back. The guy I car pool with has to deal with a female voice every morning now. I dont mind(:
MonkeySmoothy
wow it's so sweet! love it! :D