Diga Diga Doo
Martin Denny Lyrics


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Zulu man is feelin' blue
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
Diga diga doo diga 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Martin Denny's song "Diga Diga Doo" speak to the power of love and the natural feelings it inspires. The opening verse paints a picture of a Zulu man who is feeling blue, as evidenced by the beat of his heart - a little tattoo. However, the chorus asserts that love, signaled by the repeated phrase "diga diga doo diga doo doo," is the ultimate cure-all for the blues. When two people love each other, it is natural to "diga diga doo" - an interesting phrase that is at the heart of this song's meaning.


The second verse reinforces the idea that "diga diga doo" is an essential part of successful relationships. The singer proclaims that they are "so very diga diga doo by nature," suggesting that this phrase represents a natural expression of love and affection. Moreover, those who fail to say "diga diga" to their mate are "gonna lose a papa" - affirming that this phrase is a key component of any successful romantic partnership.


Overall, the lyrics to "Diga Diga Doo" celebrate the joy and power of love, while emphasizing the importance of expressing that love through affectionate phrases like "diga diga doo." By repeating this phrase throughout the song, Martin Denny reinforces its centrality in matters of the heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Zulu man is feelin' blue
The Zulu man is feeling sad or depressed.


Gear his heart beat a little tattoo
His heart beats strongly and noticeably due to his emotions.


Diga diga doo diga doo doo
Expression of joy and happiness, possibly representing the sound of music or dance.


You love me and I love you
There is mutual affection between the two individuals.


And when you love it is natural to
It is natural to express joy and happiness when in love.


I'm so very diga diga doo by nature
The singer is naturally joyful and happy.


If you don't say diga diga to your mate
If you don't express joy and happiness with your partner,


You're gonna lose a papa.
The relationship will suffer or be lost.


So let those funny people smile
Let others judge or be amused by the happiness expressed between the couple.


How can there be a Virgin isle
A rhetorical question questioning the existence of a pure or untouched place.


No one heeds the marriage laws
People do not follow traditional or societal rules regarding marriage and relationships.


Yours is mine and mine is yours
There is a strong connection and sharing of everything between the couple.




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Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JIMMY MC HUGH

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