He gained further popularity in 2009 when album track Symphonies was chosen as the US iTunes Store's Free Single of the Week and became a minor hit on American alternative radio (An alternate version was also cut with Kid Cudi for ((un))’s North American pressing). His debut album, ((un)) was originally released by Polydor in the UK in 2009, and a US version with bonus tracks was released by The Hours in February 2010.
Since then, Dan Black has toured the US extensively, playing solo shows, a sold out tour with Robyn and Kelis, and Lollapalooza. His video for Symphonies directed by Chic & Artistic was also nominated for two MTV Music Video Awards in 2010 for "Best Breakthrough Video" and "Best SFX."
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Cocoon
Dan Black Lyrics
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Standing on this road
I'm gonna crack this game
I'm gonna crack this code
I've still got time
I've still got time
I don't take it well
I've got my head in a song
Oh can't you tell
I've still got time
I've still got time
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
You give me ideas
When the dreaming stops
Give me confidence
When the drip wont drop
I've still got time
I've still got time
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger,
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
You are my cocoon
In Dan Black's "Cocoon," he expresses how he feels standing on the road and that he is going to crack the game and code. This line is open to interpretation, but it possibly means that he feels determined to succeed and achieve his goals. He then says that he still has time, emphasizing that he is not giving up and that he has hope.
The next lines suggest that when he is wrong, he doesn't take it well, and instead, he engages in music to express his emotions. He needs someone to comfort and support him when he is feeling down. This person gives him ideas and confidence when he can no longer dream or paint, suggesting that he has a deep connection with this person.
The last lines of the song are variation of the phrase "wrap me round your finger," which means that he is willing to do anything for this person when they say it is okay. The person is his cocoon or his safe place, and he needs them to embrace him.
Overall the song is about how the singer needs someone in his life to be his safe space, to support him when he is feeling uncertain or down, and make him feel like everything is going to be okay.
Line by Line Meaning
The way I feel
Explaining the current emotional state of the artist
Standing on this road
Describing the setting and location of the artist
I'm gonna crack this game
Expressing determination and confidence in succeeding
I'm gonna crack this code
Emphasizing the determination of the artist to overcome any obstacle
I've still got time
Retaining optimism despite any failures or setbacks
When I'm wrong
Conceding to the possibility of failure or being incorrect
I don't take it well
Describing the emotional reaction of the artist to failure or being incorrect
I've got my head in a song
Using music to cope with negative emotions
Oh can't you tell
Asking the listener to recognize the emotional state of the artist
Just wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round, wrap me round your finger
Expressing dependence and need for the comfort of someone else
'Cause when you say it's OK doesn't matter if I believe you
Acknowledging that trust in someone else is important even if they may not always be honest
You give me ideas
Referring to the influence someone else has on the artist's creativity and inspiration
When the dreaming stops
Implying that the artist is kept grounded and focused by someone else
Give me confidence
Expressing the importance of support and encouragement from someone else
When the drip wont drop
Describing a situation where the artist may feel stuck or unmotivated
You are my cocoon
Affirming that the person in question is a source of comfort and security for the artist
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