The release was the catalyst for the organic recruitment and growth of an army of fans. Engaged with Mike’s music and journey they supported him as he was invited to perform at ‘Rock in the Park’ alongside JLS, Tiao Cruz and Mr. Hudson, embarked on a UK tour with Gabrielle Aplin and fuelled the release of his second offering; a live acoustic EP.
The development continued through 2011 and 2012 as Mike joined Joe Brooks, Elliot Minor, Nick Harper, Roachford and Kate McGill on UK tours, culminating in an invite to perform at the Rockness festival with Paolo Nutini, The Wombats, Katy B and Lucy Rose.
Writing credits came thick and fast as Mike was invited to write with the ‘Steelworks’ team, ‘The Invisible Men’, Janet Devlin and co-wrote The Mend’s (Britain’s Got Talent finalist’s) debut single; “Where Were You”. Rounding off the year, Mike was asked to support Lewis Watson on his sold-out UK tour.
Mike’s second studio EP and his third release; ‘Paint’, triggered a nomadic European tour as he traveled the record through street performances and pop-up gigs from the UK and onto the mainland, passing through France, Brussels, Germany and Austria. Upon his return to the UK he was invited to tour with Lawson on their 18-date, UK & Ireland sell-out arena tour.
Sponsorship offers from Fly53 and an endorsement by Hofner Guitars (joining the likes of Sir Paul McCartney) reinforced that Mike, through his music and loyalty to his fans, was becoming an artist of credibility and noteworthiness. With a passion for sharing his music with his fans, Mike released a third studio EP, ‘Young’.
With the new studio record set for release in the summer, a June/July tour in partnership with local HMV stores, festival performances and a 15-date headline tour of the UK & Ireland, 2013 continues to go from strength to strength for Mike Dignam, making him an artist to take note of.
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Addict
Mike Dignam Lyrics
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Our instant spark turned flammable
You're the wire that winds me up
You're the one to end the lust
It's fascinating
We're just instinctive animals
Need no controlling (????)
You're the dealer and the drug
Intoxicate me
You're so complaced
I am obsessed
You give me more, of you
You give me more, of you
You give me more, of you
Whatever you do
I'll be addicted to you
You're such a fear free cannibal
Refused to dull for ever (????)
You're the diamond in the storm
You're the allah in the war
Incarcerate me
You're such a risk
That I need a fix
You give me more, of you
You give me more, of you
You give me more, of you
Whatever you do
I'll be addicted to
Everything you are
Every broken part
I'll keep relapsing
How could I OD
You're the only rehab I'll ever need
You give me more, of you
You give me more, of you
You give me more, of you
Whatever you do
I'll be addicted to you
(Ahh ahhhh ahhhhh)
******
(I'm sorry if the lyrics aren't correct in some parts, and the???? bits are where I don't understand...! Feel free to edit any parts I didn't get right haha!)
The lyrics to Mike Dignam’s “Addict” suggest an intense, all-consuming love that borders on obsession. The opening lines set the tone, comparing the two lovers to “unique compatibles” with an “instant spark” that quickly becomes “flammable.” The song goes on to suggest that their connection is primal and animalistic, with no need for control or constraint. In fact, the singer seems to revel in the idea of being controlled by their lover, referring to them as both victim and thug, dealer and drug. Despite this potentially dangerous dynamic, the singer cannot get enough of their partner and seems to willingly surrender themselves to their addictive pull, even referring to them as a “fear-free cannibal.”
As the song progresses, the singer’s language shifts to reflect a growing dependence on their lover. They describe themselves as “obsessed” and in need of a “fix” from their partner. The chorus emphasizes this addiction, as the singer declares that they will be addicted to their lover regardless of what they do, and that they give them “more” of themselves. The bridge suggests that even the parts of their partner that are broken or flawed only serve to deepen the singer’s addiction, claiming that they will keep “relapsing” and referring to their partner as their “only rehab.”
Overall, the lyrics of “Addict” paint a picture of a love that is all-consuming, potentially dangerous, and yet impossible to resist. The singer’s language reflects the all-encompassing hold that their partner has over them, portraying them as both the source of their addiction and the only cure.
Line by Line Meaning
We're two unique compatibles
We are two unique individuals who complement each other perfectly.
Our instant spark turned flammable
We had an immediate connection that turned intense quickly.
You're the wire that winds me up
You are the one who excites and energizes me.
You're the one to end the lust
You are the one who can satisfy my desires completely.
It's fascinating
Our connection is captivating and intriguing.
We're just instinctive animals
We are driven by our basic instincts and desires.
Need no controlling (????)
We don't need to be controlled because our desires guide us naturally.
You're the victim and the thug
You are both the one who is harmed and the one who causes harm.
You're the dealer and the drug
You are both the one who provides me with pleasure and the source of that pleasure itself.
Intoxicate me
You have a powerful and irresistible effect on me.
You're so complaced
You are so at ease and confident.
I am obsessed
I am deeply and unhealthily fixated on you.
You give me more, of you
The more I have of you, the more I want.
Whatever you do
No matter what you do, I will not be able to resist you.
You're such a fear free cannibal
You are someone who pursues what they want without fear or hesitation, even if it harms others.
Refused to dull for ever (????)
You refuse to become numb or desensitized to the pleasures of life.
You're the diamond in the storm
You are a rare and precious thing that shines brightly even in the midst of turmoil and chaos.
You're the allah in the war
You are the thing that people fight for, even to the point of violence and destruction.
Incarcerate me
Your power over me is so strong that I feel trapped and confined by it.
You're such a risk
Being with you is dangerous and unpredictable.
That I need a fix
I am so addicted to you that I need to be near you constantly.
Everything you are
Every part of you, even your flaws and imperfections, is irresistible to me.
Every broken part
Even the parts of you that are damaged or hurt are appealing to me.
I'll keep relapsing
I will continue to return to you, even after trying to stay away.
How could I OD
How could I overdose on something that I am addicted to?
You're the only rehab I'll ever need
You are the only one who can heal me from my addiction to you.
Contributed by Joshua L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emily Pugh
You deserve a lot more recognition than you get because I could literally listen to your voice all day and not get tired of it 👌
Mike Dignam
Emily Pugh TW thanks Emily!! :)))
Emily Pugh
Mike Dignam no problem, I'm such a big fan of your music and I just want to see you selling out arenas!!
Georgia Konkolewski
I really love this song, the video is amazing too.❤
Sophie Branigan
So good, Amazing job Mike!
WhateverIsTrue
I was captivated by "hurt", this one is just the same - beautiful!!
Mike Dignam
WhateverIsTrue01 thank you! :))
Kat S
I still remember going to see Lawson back in 2013 and simply just wanting to see more of the opening act. You've come such a long way since then and you should be just so proud of everything you do. I've been to several of your concerts from the Sound control to the Heart to Heart tour where you sang the legendary biscuit song and I don't regret any of the hours I spent waiting patiently outside because you've always been so kind to the fans you do have even going so far as to sign all the crazy stuff handed to you.
Rebecca Egan
Love the new sound Mike ! This song is so good I love it I can't wait to see you playing live again on Tuesday !
Good luck with your new album I have already pre ordered it and I hope it brings you into the mainstream so more people can hear your talent !!! :)
Anne Waelput
Your voice has something that makes me really calm and relax and I really love it!