Croll’s first release was as part of the Communion Records' compilation 'New Faces', released on April 23, 2012. Communion have supported Croll both with this release and promoting many of his early live shows.
Croll signed to Turn First Records at the start of 2012. His debut single, "From Nowhere", was released worldwide on September 24, 2012 via Turn First / Racquet Records (Croll’s own imprint) as a digital download and limited 7”. "From Nowhere" spent 3 days at the top of the Hype Machine popular charts, was playlisted in the UK on BBC 6 Music, XFM and Amazing Radio, and received spot plays on BBC Radio 1. Croll was named a Guardian New Band of the Day in November 2012 and described as “Paul Simon jamming with Prince. Very nice”.
Croll released his second single "Compliment Your Soul" in March 2013. This was followed up by the release of "In/Out" in July 2013.
On October 13, 2013, Croll released the song "Home" on his own VEVO channel on YouTube.
On October 29, 2013, during an on-air Virgin Radio interview, Croll confirmed he has finished recording his full length debut album. The LP is expected to be released early next year. Croll told Variance Magazine in October that he is aiming for a "mid-February" release in 2014.
His song "Compliment Your Soul" has also recently made it onto the soundtrack for FIFA 14. As well as FIFA, a remix of From Nowhere, titled From Nowhere (Baardsen Remix), was featured on the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto V. The song was featured on one of the game's radio stations, Radio Mirror Park.
In November 2013, he announced during a Concert in Camden Town London, that his first album Sweet Disarray, would be released on March 10, 2014.
Nobody Knows
Dan Croll Lyrics
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Baby come round hey!
Baby come round and tell me about
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
Your holding on to something good
Inside it feels the way or should
You want to scream it to the world outside
And now you move with the changing tide
And now you walk at a clearer night sky
Baby come round
Baby come round hey!
Baby come round and tell me about
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
Now don't it feel so good to say
I have a clearer conscience everyday
This weakness that I fear to show
Is a confidence that I want to grow
And now you move with the clearer side
No sign if fear in the callings al night
Baby come round
Baby come round hey!
Baby come round and tell me about
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
Baby come round
Baby come round hey!
Baby come round and tell me about
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
What nobody knows
The song "Nobody Knows" by Dan Croll is a call-out to a loved one to open up about their deepest fears and desires. The repetition of the line "Baby come round and tell me about what nobody knows" emphasizes the desire for this person to share their innermost thoughts and feelings with him. The lyrics suggest that this person is holding onto something good that makes them feel the way they should, but they are afraid to share it with the outside world. However, the singer feels that this person should not fear being vulnerable and should instead embrace the confidence that comes with sharing their true self. By doing so, they will feel a sense of comfort and relief, ultimately leading to a clearer conscience.
The chorus of the song encourages the person to come forward and reveal their secrets, suggesting that it will feel good to say what they have been keeping inside. The singer recognizes that vulnerability can be a difficult and scary thing, but they see it as a sign of strength to share it with others. The shift from fear to confidence is evident in the lines "this weakness that I fear to show, is a confidence that I want to grow." Ultimately, the song is about the power of vulnerability and the transformative effect it can have on an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby come round
Asking someone to come over
Baby come round hey!
Excitedly asking someone to come over
Baby come round and tell me about
Asking the person to share something about themselves
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
Your holding on to something good
Holding onto something positive
Inside it feels the way or should
It feels right internally
You feel you've got nothing to hide
There is nothing to be ashamed of or hide
You want to scream it to the world outside
Wanting to share this positive thing with others
And now you move with the changing tide
Going with the flow of life
And now you walk at a clearer night sky
Feeling clearer and at peace
Now don't it feel so good to say
Expressing how good it feels to share
I have a clearer conscience everyday
Feeling better about oneself
This weakness that I fear to show
Something that is difficult to share or reveal
Is a confidence that I want to grow
Wanting to build confidence in this area
And now you move with the clearer side
Feeling positively directed
No sign of fear in the callings al night
Not feeling afraid of what the future holds
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
Baby come round
Asking someone to come over
Baby come round hey!
Excitedly asking someone to come over
Baby come round and tell me about
Asking the person to share something about themselves
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
What nobody knows
Something that is private or not widely known
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@magic7072
Dan Croll is the guy that does not get the fame he deserve
@nightcoreedits266
I know, he deserves so much more!
@blubbermuffnman2770
Martel Gstreng media isint interested in good songs anymore. Its all about rap and fake pop songs.
@bugzynoodlz3332
Manup-_ladies471 uknown I have to agree! This guy is so talented
@Dolanizor
Manup-_ladies471 uknown well thankfully rockstar put from nowhere (Baardsen remix) in GTA5 and in the PC trailer.
@user-tw2zf1gr2x
+Blubber MuffnMan and black women shaking their ass on camera during a song.
@abimanyuk.negoro8419
Seeing them happy sure makes me happy
@michaelburke7742
I dig this video. Love and respect for the older folks in this world. They should not be forgotten.
@kell.r7524
I love how "From Nowhere" was playing at the end, this was pretty good
@MarioGonzalez-zy2sn
you can say it came out of nowhere