About The Song
“Do Wah Diddy Diddy” is a song performed by Manfred Mann, released originally in 1964. “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was composed by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich. Inspired by the success of “Da Doo Ron Ron” by The Crystals, “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was crafted with a similar nonsensical yet catchy title. It reached number one on several charts, including the US Billboard Hot 100, UK Singles, Canada Top Single, Sweden, and number two on the Australian Charts. Manfred Mann’s version of “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was released on July 10, 1964. It spent two weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in August and two weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in October.
The meaning of “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann lies in its portrayal of infatuation and the exhilarating feeling of falling in love. The lyrics express the protagonist’s admiration for a woman he sees on the street, captured in the catchy refrain “Do wah diddy, diddy, dum diddy do”. While the song’s lyrics may not delve into deep themes, they encapsulate the joy and excitement of being infatuated with someone.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooeRA8ZhcoQ
Lyrics
There she was just walkin’ down the street
Singin’, “Do wah diddy, diddy, dum diddy do”
Snappin’ her fingers and shufflin’ her feet
Singin’, “Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do”
She looked good (Looked good)
She looked fine (Looked fine)
She looked good, she looked fine
And I nearly lost my mind
Before I knew it she was walkin’ next to me
Singin’, “Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do”
Holdin’ my hand just as natural as can be
Singin’, “Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do”
We walked on (Walked on)
To my door (My door)
We walked on to my door
Then we kissed a little more
Whoa, oh
I knew we was falling in love
Yes, I did and so I told her
All the things, I’d been dreamin’ of
Now we’re together nearly every single day
Singin’, “Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do”
We’re so happy and that’s how we’re gonna stay
Singin’, “Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do”
Well, I’m hers (I’m hers)
She’s mine (She’s mine)
I’m hers, she’s mine
Wedding bells are gonna chime
Whoa, oh
I knew we was falling in love
Yes, I did and so I told her
All the things, I’d been dreamin’ of
Now we’re together nearly every single day
Singin’, “Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do”
We’re so happy and that’s how we’re gonna stay
Singin’, “Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do”
Well, I’m hers (I’m hers)
She’s mine (She’s mine)
I’m hers, she’s mine
Wedding bells are gonna chime
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh yeah
Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do, we’ll sing it
Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do
Do wah diddy diddy, dum diddy do