He always did all this without the help of a record company, but in early 2010 he signed a contract with EMI Group. This contract resulted in the recording of his debut album Dream Parade in Los Angeles. The first single from this album is the song This Town. With this, 3FM immediately chose him as 3FM Serious Talent. Giel Beelen called him the greatest talent of 2011 on March 10, 2011 during the broadcast of De Wereld Draait Door. His first single This Town was named 3FM Megahit on March 27 and Dotan was a guest at Giel Beelen and De Wereld Draait Door.
His debut album Dream Parade was released on May 20 and was immediately named by CD of the week on 3FM and 3voor12. Dotan received positive reactions for his album in magazines such as OOR, Elsevier, Metro and de Volkskrant. His second single Where we belong was linked to Amnesty International's international campaign, which is why he flew to Nigeria to perform for the slums of Port Harcourt. The accompanying clip grew into a YouTube hit with more than 200,000 views.
In the summer of 2011, Dotan appeared at various festivals and was a guest on the larger radio and television programs. Then Dotan started his "Dream Parade Tour" through the big clubs of the Netherlands. Dotan's debut album will also be released in several other countries, of which Israel is the first.
Dotan's unique voice is often compared to Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody.
Dotan reached a milestone by being the first artist in history to remain on the number 1 spot in the Serious Talent charts for more than 5 months. With this he leaves artists such as Caro Emerald, Go Back To The Zoo and Krystl behind. This chart is based on the popularity on the social media of the artists. A nomination for the Serious Talent Award 2011 followed, but during the presentation at Paaspop 2012 it was announced that he did not win this prize.
Dotan went on tour with Gavin Degraw in February, with whom he played in sold-out venues such as the Melkweg and Oosterpoort. Two months later on April 17, 2012, he provided the opening act for Sinéad O'Connor in the main hall of the Paradiso.
In April 2018, after several months of research, Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant revealed that Dotan had enlisted the aid of at least 140 troll accounts to boost his online reputation and following. These accounts disparaged other musicians and made up feel-good stories about chance encounters with fans. de Volkskrant also revealed that Dotan's management had repeatedly tried to alter Dotan's Dutch Wikipedia page. The singer later confirmed the existence of these accounts, apologised, and terminated all his social media activities.
Hush
Dotan Lyrics
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Don't wake the lost
It's all just around you and
Hush, can't you see what is there
Calling the coast
Oh its all just around you (yeah)
Waking up for moment
Is all that's left
I promised us forever
Hiding out the feelings
All that can rest
So oh wont you sing a song,
Oh wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll see
Hush, can't you see what is there
Shadow and soaps
It's all just around you
And hush, can't you see what is left
Of these hollow bones
It's all just around you (yeah)
Waking up for moment
Finding you're not there is all that's left
I promised us forever
Hiding out the feelings
All that can rest
So oh wont you sing a song
Wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll see
And oh wont you sing a song
Oh wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll see-eee...
Hush, can't you see what is there
Don't wake the lost
Oh it's all just about you
Dotan's song "Hush" is a beautiful yet melancholic ode to lost love. The song is about the desperation of a man trying to hold on to a love that is slipping away from him. In the first stanza, he tells the listener to 'Hush' and not to wake the lost because everything he needs is right there. He's pleading with his lover to stay with him and not leave him.
In the second stanza, the singer wakes up and finds that his lover is no longer with him. All that's left is the memory of their time together. He promised her forever, but now that promise seems to have faded away. He's hiding his feelings and holding on to memories that he can't let go of. The refrain of the song is a plea to his love to sing to him, to help bring back the love they once shared before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush, can't you see what is there
Be quiet and observe carefully, can you not see what is there?
Don't wake the lost
Do not disturb those who are lost, let them sleep.
It's all just around you and
Everything you need is present in your surroundings,
Calling the coast
Making a summon to reach the coast.
Oh its all just around you (yeah)
Indeed, everything you need is right next to you.
Waking up for moment
Momentarily waking up from a dream or a mental state.
Finding you're not there
Realizing that a person who used to be present in one's life is no longer there.
Is all that's left
No other option remains in this situation.
I promised us forever
I made a commitment to you for eternity.
Hiding out the feelings
Suppressing the emotions and not expressing them.
All that can rest
Let everything rest, there's nothing more you can do.
So oh wont you sing a song,
Inviting someone to sing a song.
Oh wont you sing a song for me
Requesting someone to sing a song for him.
And I will sing along
He will join the other person in singing the song.
Hush, can't you see what is there
Once again, requesting someone to be quiet and observe carefully.
Shadow and soaps
Referring to things that are transient and temporary.
Of these hollow bones
Referring to something that is empty and lacking substance.
And hush, can't you see what is left
Still urging the person to remain quiet and observe what is remaining.
So oh wont you sing a song
Once again, inviting someone to sing a song.
And oh wont you sing a song for me
Requesting the other person to sing a song.
And I will sing along
He will join the other person in singing the song.
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jens Hamer
Hush, can't you see what is there
Don't wake the lost
It's all just around you and
Hush, can't you see what is there
Calling the coast
Oh its all just around you (yeah)Waking up for moment
Finding you're not there
Is all that's left
I promised us forever
Hiding out the feelings
All that can restSo oh wont you sing a song,
Oh wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll seeHush, can't you see what is there
Shadow and soaps
It's all just around you
And hush, can't you see what is left
Of these hollow bones
It's all just around you (yeah)Waking up for moment
Finding you're not there is all that's left
I promised us forever
Hiding out the feelings
All that can restSo oh wont you sing a song
Wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll seeAnd oh wont you sing a song
Oh wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll see-eee...Hush, can't you see what is there
Don't wake the lost
Oh it's all just about you
Brianna Fisher
this whole soundtrack is amazing
Vee Jackson
SO in love with this voice, my God it's delectable!!!
DJCoLdFuSiOn1
I'm hooked, have been since the first track i heard.
Jens Hamer
Hush, can't you see what is there
Don't wake the lost
It's all just around you and
Hush, can't you see what is there
Calling the coast
Oh its all just around you (yeah)Waking up for moment
Finding you're not there
Is all that's left
I promised us forever
Hiding out the feelings
All that can restSo oh wont you sing a song,
Oh wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll seeHush, can't you see what is there
Shadow and soaps
It's all just around you
And hush, can't you see what is left
Of these hollow bones
It's all just around you (yeah)Waking up for moment
Finding you're not there is all that's left
I promised us forever
Hiding out the feelings
All that can restSo oh wont you sing a song
Wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll seeAnd oh wont you sing a song
Oh wont you sing a song for me
And I will sing along
I will sing along you'll see-eee...Hush, can't you see what is there
Don't wake the lost
Oh it's all just about you
Kelly RP
Heerlijk nummer! Wat geeft dit nummer me een rust, en een hoop emotie..
Mooie tekst, fijne sfeer en een prachtige stem!
Tom Gort
Kan er geen genoeg van krijgen van dit nummer prachtig!
David Flores Estrada
Mi mejor amigo DIEGO GOMEZ me dedico esta canción, cuando veas mi comentario SABRAS QUE TE AMO :3 <3 :´)
David Wharton
i need them tabs 😭😭😭
Mariette Verne
echt te gek het hele album!!!
Indy Heuvelink
Ik kan niet uitleggen wat er met mij gebeurde toen ik dit liedje hoorde... Tranen in mijn ogen!! Wauw wat is dit mooi!!