From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
Dig In
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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Dig in girl, Papa's coming home
You know that soon, girl
We'll be making up for time
I've been gone
Hang loose,
Papa's on his way
Papa's on his way
And when I get to you,
I'll give you everything
Every day
Dig in, I say, dig in, girl
Anyway, come on,
Come on, come on
Sing out, Papa's coming home
Sing out child,
Papa's coming home
Gonna make some time
For giving you girl
Every little thing you want
Oh dig in
Go, I say dig in
Do it baby
Anyway I say
Oh come on
Dig in, hang loose, sing out
The lyrics to Neil Diamond's song "Dig In" speak to a man coming home to his partner and promising to make up for lost time. The repeated phrases "dig in" and "hang loose" suggest an attitude of determination and ease - he's telling his partner to hold on and relax, that he's coming home to give her everything she wants. In the chorus, he implores her to "sing out" that he's coming home, indicating a desire for celebration and connection.
The repetition of certain phrases, as well as the simple and straightforward language, creates a sense of urgency and emotion in the song. It's clear that the man is feeling deeply about being away from his partner, and that he's excited to finally be able to give her what she deserves.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of love and the importance of taking the time to be with the people we care about. It's a beautiful expression of devotion and the desire to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Dig in, Papa's coming home
Prepare yourself, feel the excitement, and get ready, because Papa's returning home.
Dig in girl, Papa's coming home
Get yourself mentally and emotionally ready, girl, because Papa's returning home.
You know that soon, girl
You're aware that it won't be long before I come home, girl.
We'll be making up for time
We'll make up for the time we've lost while I was away.
I've been gone
I have been away from you for some time.
Hang loose
Relax, take it easy, and don't stress, because I'm on my way.
Papa's on his way
I'm on my way to you, my child.
Hang loose child
Relax, take it easy, and don't stress, my child.
And when I get to you,
Once I arrive at your location,
I'll give you everything
I'll provide you with everything that you need or desire.
Every day
Every day that I'm present, I'll give you everything.
Dig in, I say, dig in, girl
Get yourself mentally and emotionally prepared, because what I'm saying is important, girl.
Anyway, come on,
In any case, let's go,
Come on, come on
Hurry up and come along.
Sing out, Papa's coming home
Shout it out loud, because I'm on my way home.
Sing out child,
Shout it out loud, my child,
Gonna make some time
I'll spend some quality time with you.
For giving you girl
To offer you, girl,
Every little thing you want
Everything you desire, I'll provide you with it.
Oh dig in
Oh, get yourself mentally and emotionally prepared,
Go, I say dig in
I strongly advise you to get yourself mentally and emotionally prepared.
Do it baby
Take action, baby.
Anyway I say
In any case, I'm saying that,
Oh come on
Oh, hurry up and come along.
Dig in, hang loose, sing out
Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally, relax, take it easy, and shout it out loud.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIAMOND
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