The Knocks were formed in 2008 by James "JPatt" Patterson and Ben "DJ B-Roc" Ruttner. Patterson and Ruttner met at New York City's New School and shared an apartment, where they set up small recording studios in their bedrooms. The loud noise coming from their apartment led to neighbors constantly knocking on their door in order to get them to pipe down, hence the duo's name. Early success as remixers, however, enabled them to build their own studio in Manhattan. During 2008 and 2009, Knocks remixes surfaced for Katy Perry ("I Kissed a Girl"), Britney Spears ("3"), and PRGz ("Soul Glo"). B-Roc and Andrew W.K. also released DAMN! The Mixtape Vol. 1 in 2009, featuring several Knocks productions.
In 2010, the Knocks released their first singles, the sunny "Dancing with the DJ" (which later appeared on their 2011 EP Magic) and the whistling "Make It Better." Over the course of the next few years, the duo's profile was magnified by additional remixes for Tegan and Sara ("Closer"), the 1975 ("Girls"), and Dragonette ("Let It Go"), among others, in addition to tours with Ellie Goulding, Dragonette, and Sleigh Bells. They also collaborated with Fred Falke for the Kitsuné Music release "Geronimo" in 2012, as well as Treasure Fingers for "DYWT," released on Fool's Gold Clubhouse in 2014. Also in 2014, the group released an EP, titled Comfortable and released on the Neon Gold label, that included collaborations with X Ambassadors and Ra Ra Riot.
Signed to Big Beat, the Knocks slowed it down a bit for the 2014 single "Classic," one of their funkier and more disco-indebted singles, featuring Powers. An EP titled So Classic appeared in April 2015, followed by a new version of "Classic" featuring a verse by Fetty Wap. The Knocks spent much of the year working on their long-delayed debut album, which was previewed by the singles "I Wish (My Taylor Swift)" (with Matthew Koma) and "New York City" (featuring Cam'ron). Finally, in March 2016, the duo released their first full-length, 55, which included additional guest appearances from Wyclef Jean, Walk the Moon, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alex Newell, and Semi-Precious Weapons' Justin Trantor. That July, the pair remixed selected tracks from the album on the 55.5 EP.
In early 2017, the Knocks released Testify, an EP of new songs featuring collaborations with MNEK, Delacey, and Tayla Parx. Later that year, the duo teamed up with Skylar Spence and released a future funk mixtape as Amelia Airhorn. They also formed the Mary Nixons, a group with Mat Zo, and issued the single "Adrian." They followed with the Captain Cuts collaboration "House Party." July 2018 saw the release of the single "Shades" which appeared later that year on the Knocks' second full-length, New York Narcotic. The album also featured contributions from Method Man, Sofi Tukker, and Foster the People.
2019 brought several singles, including the Kah-Lo collaboration "Awa Ni" and "Lucky Me" (with Great Good Fine Ok). Most of these were collected on the EP Summer Series: 2019. Several more singles arrived in 2020, including "One Fine Day" (with Idris Elba), "Bodies" (with MUNA), and "All About You" (featuring Foster the People). The following year, they released Melody & Silence, an EP with Foster the People that included a remix of the single, as well as covers of hits by Beck, Moby, and the Verve. Also in 2021, the Knocks released "R U High" (featuring Mallrat) and "Sound the Alarm" (featuring Rivers Cuomo and Royal & the Serpent), and were featured on Purple Disco Machine's "Fireworks." The following year saw the release of the full-length effort, HISTORY, which featured collaborations with Foster the People, MUNA, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Cold War Kids, Parson James, and Yoke Lore, among others.
Biography by Andy Kellman
Nobody But Me
The Knocks Lyrics
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That's a place I need to go
To play it safe, to hide away is a luxury I can't afford
Now that I lifted myself higher
What do I have to show?
It keeps rolling 'round in my mind
I bet you will come knocking on my door
Got money in my pocket
Got the house in Hidden Hills
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
(Find someone to share it with)
(Until I find someone to share it with)
(Until I find someone to share it with)
(Who cares?)
Who cares?
So I can live off the grid on a private island
Sun and sand, and drink in hand
Because fantasy won't make no headlines
I move to dance and find there's no one there
And find there's no one there
Nobody but me
Got money in my pocket
I got the house in Hidden Hills
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Nobody but me
Got all my shit together
But nothing lasts forever
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Nobody but me
What am I working so hard for?
To fill my lonely days
Wake up in the middle of the night
In a cold sweat, I need to see your face
Nobody but me
I got money in my pocket (pocket)
I got the house in Hidden Hills
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares? (Who cares?)
Nobody but me
I got all my shit together (together)
But nothing lasts forever
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
Nobody but me (find someone to share it with)
Nobody but me (until I find someone to share it with)
Nobody but me (until I find someone to share it with)
Who cares?
Who cares?
The lyrics to The Knocks's song "Nobody But Me" revolve around the theme of loneliness and the longing for romantic companionship. The singer expresses a fear of a certain type of love that both scares them and also attracts them. They admit that playing it safe and hiding away is a luxury they can't afford. Despite being successful and having material possessions like money and a house in Hidden Hills, the singer feels empty and incomplete without someone to share it with. The song reflects on the struggle of working hard and achieving success, only to realize that it loses its value when there's no one to share it with.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of escapism and fantasy. The desire for a private life on a secluded island, away from the real world, represents a longing for a romanticized existence where there are no troubles or worries. However, the realization hits hard when the singer finds themselves dancing alone with no one there to share those moments.
In the end, the singer recognizes the futility of their current situation and questions the purpose of their hard work. They wake up in the middle of the night, filled with a sense of longing and needing to see someone's face. The repetition of the phrase "Who cares?" implies a sense of resignation and the feeling that no one but themselves truly cares about their situation.
Overall, "Nobody But Me" explores the universal longing for companionship and the emptiness that can come with material success when there's no one to share it with.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a certain type of love that scares me
I am afraid of a specific kind of love
That's a place I need to go
But it's a place I must explore
To play it safe, to hide away is a luxury I can't afford
Choosing caution and seclusion is not an option for me
Now that I lifted myself higher
After achieving personal growth
What do I have to show?
What tangible results do I have to display?
It keeps rolling 'round in my mind
This question lingers in my thoughts
I bet you will come knocking on my door
I am confident that you will seek me out
Nobody but me
Only I am present
Got money in my pocket
I have financial stability
Got the house in Hidden Hills
I possess a residence in a desirable location
Until I find someone to share it with
However, I yearn for companionship to enjoy it with
Who cares?
But does it truly matter?
So I can live off the grid on a private island
Thus, I can escape society and reside in seclusion on my own island
Sun and sand, and drink in hand
Basking in the sun, feeling the sand, and indulging in drinks
Because fantasy won't make no headlines
However, dreams and illusions will not gain attention or recognition
I move to dance and find there's no one there
When I start to dance, I discover there is no partner or audience
Nobody but me
Once again, only I am present
Got money in my pocket
I still possess financial stability
I got the house in Hidden Hills
I continue to own the house in Hidden Hills
Got all my shit together
I have sorted out all my affairs
But nothing lasts forever
However, nothing remains permanent
What am I working so hard for?
Why am I exerting so much effort?
To fill my lonely days
In order to occupy my empty moments
Wake up in the middle of the night
I awaken during the night
In a cold sweat, I need to see your face
Feeling anxious, I crave the sight of your face
Who cares?
Does it truly matter? Who gives importance?
Nobody but me
Once again, it is only me
Nobody but me
Still, nobody else is involved
Who cares?
Who truly cares about this situation?
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Michael Ruttner, Lars Stalfors, Matthew David Zara, Nathan Willett, Tobias Wincorn, Walter Williams
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itstheknocks
"Nobody But Me" lyrics. Thanks for listening!
There's a certain type of love that scares you
There's a place you need to go
To play it safe, to hide away is a luxury you can't afford
Now that you've lifted yourself higher
What do you have to show
It keeps rolling 'round in your mind
I bet it will come knocking on your door
Nobody but me
I've got money in my pocket
I've got the house in the hidden hills
But until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
I've got all my shit together
But nothing lasts forever
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
Will I find someone to share it with?
Who cares?
So you can live off the grid on a private island
Sun and sand and drink in hand
This fantasy will end in silence
Wish I could go back again
Who cares?
Find someone who cares
Nobody but me
I've got money in my pocket
I've got the house in the hidden hills
But until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
I've got all my shit together
But nothing lasts forever
Until i find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
What am I working so hard for?
To fill my lonely days
Wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat
I need to see your face
Nobody but me
I've got money in my pocket
I've got the house in the hidden hills
But until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Nobody but me
I've got all my shit together
But nothing lasts forever
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Nobody but me
Jessica Harbor
I've been a loooonng time CWK's fan, and I absolutely LOVE this song!! I also love The Knocks, and their collab with Foster The People, LOVE!!
Ariel Góes de Castro
THIS ONE KNOCKS MY SOUL'S DOOR
June Kirk
You can't get any better! Knocks keep on knocking it out! 👍💞
Sarah-Jane Allsopp
The awesomeness never ends .. so fresh'n funky. Loving every tiny bit.
Thankyou and cheers to you guys. Absolutely nailing it. Groove on ..
👌🏻👍🏻✌🏻💜🎵🎶💜🎵🎶
itstheknocks
"Nobody But Me" lyrics. Thanks for listening!
There's a certain type of love that scares you
There's a place you need to go
To play it safe, to hide away is a luxury you can't afford
Now that you've lifted yourself higher
What do you have to show
It keeps rolling 'round in your mind
I bet it will come knocking on your door
Nobody but me
I've got money in my pocket
I've got the house in the hidden hills
But until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
I've got all my shit together
But nothing lasts forever
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
Will I find someone to share it with?
Who cares?
So you can live off the grid on a private island
Sun and sand and drink in hand
This fantasy will end in silence
Wish I could go back again
Who cares?
Find someone who cares
Nobody but me
I've got money in my pocket
I've got the house in the hidden hills
But until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
I've got all my shit together
But nothing lasts forever
Until i find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
What am I working so hard for?
To fill my lonely days
Wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat
I need to see your face
Nobody but me
I've got money in my pocket
I've got the house in the hidden hills
But until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Nobody but me
I've got all my shit together
But nothing lasts forever
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Who cares?
Nobody but me
Until I find someone to share it with
Who cares?
Nobody but me
William Ramirez
Thank you for this beautiful HIT!
barkingdaggs72
Second verse is wrong 🤣
Anónimo
Excellent! His voice (particularly during the chorus) and the style of the song reminds me to George Michael.
Black Rose
R.I.P 🖤🕯️
Robert Brown
omg…I was thinking the exact same thing