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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Sweetheart
Mike Dignam Lyrics
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Has no time for lazy slackers, like me,
She'll wake up at six AM, throw freezing water on my bed,
Get up, it's the start of a brand new day,
After all the things she does, she's a sweet heart to me,
She could never do enough, to make me leave,
She'll say hey hey baby, I made you something to eat,
But I burnt it on purpose, 'cause you p**sed me off last week,
I like my food well done, so I'll eat this just for fun,
After all the things she does, she's a sweet heart to me,
She could never do enough, to make me leave,
Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Woah x4
You can kick and scream, throw things at me, draw on my face when I fall asleep,
Shout hurtful words, call me a perve, but listen,
My hard work don't live in your purse,
My hard work don't live in your purse,
After all the things she does, she's a sweet heart to me,
She could never do enough, to make me leave,
After all the things she does, she's a sweet heart to me,
She could never do enough, to make me leave.
The lyrics of Mike Dignam's song "Sweetheart" tell the story of a woman who is both tough and loving to the singer. He describes her as a "little firecracker" and a "hard-hitting quick attacker" who has no time for laziness. Despite her no-nonsense attitude, she is also compassionate and caring, going out of her way to make the singer feel loved and appreciated.
The song portrays a relationship where both partners have their flaws and can get angry with each other, but there is an underlying love and dedication that keeps them together. The woman in the song is not afraid to express her frustrations, such as burning the singer's food on purpose, but these actions are countered by her sweetness and willingness to forgive.
The chorus repeats the idea that the woman's actions, no matter how small or large, make her a "sweetheart" to the singer. He acknowledges that he could never leave her because of the way she treats him, even if they have their moments of conflict.
Overall, "Sweetheart" is a heartfelt tribute to the complicated but loving relationships that many people experience in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a little firecracker, a hard hitting quick attacker,
She is a small but lively and ambitious person who is not afraid to take quick action.
Has no time for lazy slackers, like me,
She does not tolerate people who do not work hard and considers herself too busy for them.
She'll wake up at six AM, throw freezing water on my bed,
She is a morning person who starts her day early and is not above using harsh methods to rouse others from their slumber.
Get up, it's the start of a brand new day,
She greets every day with enthusiasm and sees each one as a fresh opportunity for success.
After all the things she does, she's a sweet heart to me,
Despite her tough exterior and high standards, she is very caring and affectionate towards the singer.
She could never do enough, to make me leave,
The singer is loyal to her and will never give up on their relationship, no matter what.
She'll say hey hey baby, I made you something to eat,
She expresses her love and care for the singer by cooking for him.
But I burnt it on purpose, 'cause you p**sed me off last week,
She sometimes uses passive-aggressive tactics to express her displeasure with the singer, even though she still loves him.
I said hey hey sweet cheeks, you're not as mean as you seem,
The singer sees beyond her tough exterior and recognizes her love and affection for him.
I like my food well done, so I'll eat this just for fun,
The singer appreciates her effort and still enjoys the food, even though it is burnt.
You can kick and scream, throw things at me, draw on my face when I fall asleep,
She is willing to put up with the singer's bad behavior, even when it is directed towards her.
Shout hurtful words, call me a perve, but listen,
She accepts the singer's flaws and sees the good in him, even when he is being hurtful or insulting.
My hard work don't live in your purse,
The singer values his independence and resents any implication that he owes his success to her.
Oh Oh Oh
A vocal refrain that adds emphasis and emotion to the song.
Oh Oh Oh
A vocal refrain that adds emphasis and emotion to the song.
Oh Oh Oh Woah x4
A vocal refrain that adds emphasis and emotion to the song.
After all the things she does, she's a sweet heart to me,
Despite her tough exterior and high standards, she is very caring and affectionate towards the singer.
She could never do enough, to make me leave,
The singer is loyal to her and will never give up on their relationship, no matter what.
After all the things she does, she's a sweet heart to me,
Despite her tough exterior and high standards, she is very caring and affectionate towards the singer.
She could never do enough, to make me leave.
The singer is loyal to her and will never give up on their relationship, no matter what.
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.