It wasn't long until he returned to the clubs in 2008 with Math and Do My Dance and as predicted both tracks were quickly picked up by every big name on the scene. The remix together with The Partysquad, Drop Down (do my dance) was his first hit in the Dutch charts in 2008.
Take Over Control the newest member to the ever growing brood of hits looks set to follow in similar footsteps. Afrojack has teamed up with hot Dutch vocal talent Eva Simons. With huge interest and support from major labels stateside and with a tour already completed in the US and in Australia, Afrojack looks set to replicate other breakthrough artists such as Sidney Samson and Fedde Le Grand.
Illuminate
Afrojack Lyrics
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Or hard for me not even matter
In desire on a faith
Without fear would you go after
Somewhere you keep up your halo's
Get all what they don't know,
Open up your window shades
And illuminate, illuminate
Go on and shine on!
Go on and shine on!
Go on and shine on!
Go on and shine on!
Go!
Is your sanity poor?
'Cause you're starving for a reason
Make your sickness your cure
You invent what you believe in
Somewhere you keep up your halo's
Get all what they don't know
Open up your window shades
And illuminate, illuminate
Let nothing in your way, illuminate
Go on and shine on!
Go on and shine on!
Go!
And illuminate, illuminate
Let nothing in your way, illuminate!
Go on and shine on!
Go on and shine on!
Go on and shine on!
Go on and shine on!
Go!
The lyrics of Afrojack's song Illuminate revolve around the idea of self-discovery and illumination. The song encourages listeners to let go of their fears and pursue their desires with faith and courage. The lyrics ask the listeners whether they are chasing their goals for the right reasons and whether they have a clear motive behind their pursuits.
The song suggests that in order to achieve enlightenment, one must let go of their inhibitions and embrace their true self. The references to halo's are symbolic of the societal expectations and preconceived notions that people often hold onto. The song suggests that by breaking away from these beliefs and opening up the window shades, we can allow ourselves to be illuminated by the light of our own truth.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes our weaknesses can be turned into our strengths. The line "make your sickness your cure" suggests that our struggles can be transformed into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to take charge of their lives and pursue their dreams without holding back.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you that for taste
Do you do things just for the sake of fitting in or because you genuinely enjoy them?
Or hard for me not even matter
Is it difficult for me to try to change your mind or does it not even matter?
In desire on a faith
Are you driven by your desires or by your faith?
Without fear would you go after
Would you pursue your desires without any fear?
Somewhere you keep up your halo's
You try to maintain a good image of yourself in certain situations
Get all what they don't know,
You know some things that others don't, and you use it to your advantage
Open up your window shades
Be open and honest about yourself
And illuminate, illuminate
Show the world who you really are
Let nothing in your way, illuminate
Don't let any obstacles stop you from showing your true self
Go on and shine on!
Keep being yourself and shining brightly
Is your sanity poor?
Are you struggling mentally?
'Cause you're starving for a reason
Are you hungry for something in your life?
Make your sickness your cure
Use your struggles to propel yourself forward
You invent what you believe in
You create your own beliefs and values
And illuminate, illuminate
Be true to yourself and show others who you are
Let nothing in your way, illuminate
Don't let anything stop you from being true to yourself
Go on and shine on!
Keep being yourself and shining brightly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW BAIR, NICK VAN DE WALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeanpaulcruzadovasquez4452
HAHAHAHA, llevo escuchando Illuminate desde hace 6 años, y recién veo este video. Que recuerdos!
@JrRobinRD
X2
@juancastillo1352
This one makes me happy
@jessepinkman8052
Omfg excellent video, looks like Brazil 2014 World Cup :D
@latourmercy
you know what some times we go off the GRID for one reason or another but I'll tell you if mo MOFOS heard this song especially the dreamers that create art and see what is unseen to regular JO. They would have totally got it. SO, up beat like, I play music too but after like ten years I remember the ballad melody BABY YOU GOTTA ILLUMINATE EVERYTHING SPIRIT MIND SENSES AND THAT WHICH YOU SEE BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES BUT DO YOU REALLY ILLUMINATE AND SEE THE REAL SURPRISE .......love you mathew Koma with tiesto and afrojack you were introduced into my language but bringing it all together Billy Corrigan resonant voice that which ends with a happy fairy tale ending love love love never stop CREATING
@douglassalinas9500
esta buenisimo
@edc.5253
Exelente :)
@santoshraut9652
Best video
@trisavamusic7019
Hi there there! Cool One!
@heryckhenrique439
I'am from brazil