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This Is What It Feels Like
Armin van Buuren Lyrics


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Nobody here knocking at my door
The sound of silence I can't take anymore
Nobody ringing my telephone now
Oh how I miss such a beautiful sound

And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it to the show without your light
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like

Nothing to hold but the memories and frames
Oh they remind me of the battle I face
Without your love, without you I drown
Somebody save me I'm going down

And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it to the show without your light
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like

And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it down the road with one headlight
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like

Overall Meaning

Armin van Buuren's song "This Is What It Feels Like" is a song about a person who is experiencing loneliness and desperation after a breakup. The song has a melancholic and introspective tone that reflects the sadness of the singer. In the first verse, he describes the sound of silence that he can no longer tolerate, and how he misses the sound of someone ringing his telephone. He confesses that he doesn't even know how he survived without the love of the person he is addressing.


The second verse is more introspective as the singer acknowledges that he has nothing to hold onto but memories and frames. The memories serve to remind him of the battle he faces without his lover's love. He is drowning and needs someone to save him before he goes down. The chorus is a repetition of how he won't make it through the show or on the road without his lover's light. He doesn't even know if he is alive without him or her.


The lyrics of "This Is What It Feels Like" are essentially a reflection of the singer's feeling of despair at the loss of his lover. The song portrays the painful experience of a breakup and the void of loneliness that follows. The lyrics are universal and relatable, as many people have gone through similar experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody here knocking at my door
There's no one around to disturb me or to cheer me up.


The sound of silence I can't take anymore
The silence is too overwhelming and I need some form of sound or company.


Nobody ringing my telephone now
No one is calling me, and I feel lonely and isolated.


Oh how I miss such a beautiful sound
I yearn for the sound of my phone ringing, seeking connection and conversation.


And I don't even know how I survive
I'm barely getting by and am unsure how I'm managing to cope.


I won't make it to the show without your light
I need the presence of someone I love and care about to make me feel confident enough to face the world.


No I don't even know if I'm alive
I feel so disconnected and empty that I question my own existence and purpose.


Oh, oh, oh without you now
I'm struggling and struggling to get through life without the support and love of an important person.


This is what it feels like
The overwhelming isolation and sadness I'm experiencing is almost too much to bear.


Nothing to hold but the memories and frames
I have no one to hug, no tactile comfort from another person, so all I have left are memories.


Oh they remind me of the battle I face
The memories I cling to serve both as a source of comfort and a reminder of the struggle I'm currently in.


Without your love, without you I drown
The thought of being without the love and support of someone important is terrifying.


Somebody save me I'm going down
I'm struggling and feel like I'm drowning or losing myself in this void of isolation and loneliness.


I won't make it down the road with one headlight
I can't navigate this difficult journey on my own, I need help.


No I don't even know if I'm alive
The feeling of loneliness and isolation is so great that it has caused me to question the validity of my own existence.


Oh, oh, oh without you now
I'm struggling and could really use the presence and support of someone important.


This is what it feels like
The feeling of being alone and isolated is a painful and difficult experience.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Armin Van Buuren, Benno De Goeij, Jenson Vaughan, John O.c.w. Ewbank, Trevor Dean Guthrie

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@eend.4727

Nobody here knocking at my door
The sound of silence I can't take anymore
Nobody ringing my telephone now
Oh how I miss such a beautiful sound
And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it to the show without your light
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like
Nothing to hold but the memories and frames
Oh they remind me of the battle I face
Without your love, without you I drown
Somebody save me I'm going down
And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it to the show without your light
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like
And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it down the road with one headlight
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like




I miss you so much,mom😥. It's been so hard without you.



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@armadamusictv

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@sasharenee1196

thanks you too even though i don't know you.

@leonardr6704

***** Michael Rosen? Lol!

@modokzha5994

Armada Music And I saw this.
Thus, I am awesome.
Q.E.D.

@kunundrum4455

Modok Zha yes you are awsome :D

@vickyzebua

I always see this video and listen this music, that's why im awesome! :D right? :p

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@tomshaw7738

A message to future generations.
Don’t let this song die.

@brendadrumm9451

Tom I lost my daughter when this song came out

@soulsearcher117

Especially since we're in a gender divide.

@stress7974

@Brenda Drumm so sorry for you

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