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).
Umbrella
Marié Digby Lyrics
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We'll never be worlds apart
Maybe in magazines, but you'll still be my star
Baby cause in the dark, you can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because
When the sunshine, we shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath I'm stick it out 'till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh)
These fancy things
Will never come in between
Your apart of my entity,
Here for infinity
When the war has dealt it's part
When the world has dealt it's cards
If the hand is hard, together we'll measure heart
Because
[Chorus]
You can run into my arms
It's OK, don't be alarmed
Commit to me
(There's no distance in between our love)
So, go and let the rain pour
I'll be all you need and more
Because
[Chorus]
It's raining, raining, raining,
Oh baby it's raining (raining)
Baby come in to me, Come in to me
It's raining, raining, raining
Oh baby it's raining (raining)
You can always come in to me,
Come back To me
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh)
The lyrics of Marié Digby's song “Umbrella” speak of a deep and meaningful friendship. The song starts with the artist telling someone that they have her heart and that they will never be apart. She suggests that they may be separated by distance or fame, which she acknowledges can sometimes be present in relationships that are covered in magazines, and yet she assures them that they will always remain close. She further explains that when it is dark, the things that we consider to be shiny or important lose their significance, and that is when we really need a friend who will be there for us. She believes that this is where she comes in, stating that she will always share everything with her friend because she cares.
In the chorus, Marié Digby emphasizes the idea that no matter what happens, they will always be together. She tells her friend that when the sun shines, they will shine together, and that she will always be there for them. She reinforces this by saying that she will always be their friend and that she will stand by them until the very end. She then ends this section of the song by assuring her friend that even if it rains more than ever, they will still have each other, and that they can always stand under her umbrella.
Overall, the song is very positive and speaks about the importance of close and meaningful relationships. It emphasizes the idea that, no matter what happens in life or how much material possessions we may have, it is our friends who will always be there for us when we need them the most.
Line by Line Meaning
You had my heart
You have my love and affection
We'll never be worlds apart
Nothing in this world can ever separate us
Maybe in magazines, but you'll still be my star
Even if the world portrays you differently, you will always be my shining star
Baby cause in the dark, you can't see shiny cars
The materialistic things lose their charm in the darkness and are not important when compared to love
And that's when you need me there
In those moments of darkness and despair, you need me by your side
With you I'll always share
I'll always be there for you, share your pain and happiness
When the sunshine, we shine together
We are each other's support system, and we celebrate our success and happiness together
Told you I'll be here forever
I promised to be with you forever
Said I'll always be your friend
I'll be your friend, lover, and support system, no matter what
Took an oath I'm stick it out 'till the end
I took an oath that I'll be with you until the end, through thick and thin
Now that it's raining more than ever
Even in the hardest times, I won't leave your side
Know that we'll still have each other
We will always have each other's love and support
You can stand under my umbrella
You can count on me, I'll protect and support you
These fancy things
The expensive and materialistic things
Will never come in between
Our love is stronger than any materialistic thing
Your apart of my entity,
You are an essential part of my being
Here for infinity
I'll be with you forever, till eternity
When the war has dealt it's part
When life throws its challenges at us
When the world has dealt it's cards
When the world tests us
If the hand is hard, together we'll measure heart
We will face the hardships together and emerge victorious with our love and determination
You can run into my arms
You can count on me, I'll always be there for you
It's OK, don't be alarmed
There's nothing to be worried about, I'll protect you
So, go and let the rain pour
You don't have to worry about the hardships or challenges, just let them come
I'll be all you need and more
I'll be your shelter, your support, and your love
It's raining, raining, raining, Oh baby it's raining (raining)
The hardships and challenges in life are pouring down on us
Baby come in to me, Come in to me
Come to me, let me shield you from everything
You can always come in to me, Come back To me
No matter what, you can always come to me, I'll never leave you
(Ella ella eh eh eh) Under my umbrella
You can count on me, I'll protect and support you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher A. Stewart, Shawn C. Carter, Terius Youngdell Nash, Thaddis Laphonia Harrell
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