He has been named number one in the prestigious DJ MAG Top 100 poll four times in a row, from 2007 till 2010 and for the 5th time in 2012. He's the first DJ in the history of the DJ Magazine to achieve that and an indication of his prolific output over more than 14 years he’s been dj’ing and producing. Being the official World’s Most Popular DJ is just one of his many achievements, but the driving force behind his success is an overriding passion for electronic dance music.
2008 began with the success that the number one DJ seems to attract; he was awarded with the prestigious Buma Cultuur Pop Award in January. This was followed by being voted as the Best Trance Artist in the Beatport Music Awards in March; judged on the musician’s artistic achievements, national and international success, it is evident that Armin van Buuren has become one of the decade’s most influential trance acts.
Even a basic list of recent successes reads like a lifetime of work: ‘Best Album’ for artist album ‘Shivers’ at both the Dutch Release Dance Awards and the prestigious Edison Awards; ‘Best Compilation’ for ‘A State Of Trance’, in 2006, claiming the ‘Best European DJ’ award in 2007 and ‘Best Mix Radio Show’ at the Miami Winter Music Conference in 2006 and 2007, for radio show ‘A State Of Trance’ – now broadcasting on a massive 40 FM stations as well as satellite and internet radio, with over 26 million listeners a week; a 5th year residency in Ibiza at Amnesia and over 50,000 downloads every week from podcasting high end chart-bothering positions all over the world for singles, albums and compilations , with single “Rush Hour” used as the theme tune to the UEFA European Youth Championship; the #1 entry in the Dutch album charts with his artist album ‘Imagine’, the #1 entry of the DVD registration of ‘Armin Only ‘ Imagine’ – the landmarks just keep coming!
The 350th episode and the 7th year of the hit radio show ‘A State of Trance’ was celebrated in May 2008 with an eight hour live broadcast from Antwerp in Belgium to over 40 radio stations internationally. Fans were invited to a free party with a line up that had been voted for by the show’s listeners; another example of the importance the DJ places on the satisfaction of his fans. Considering the popularity of the radio show the introduction of ‘A State of Trance Podcast’ was a natural progression. The weekly podcasts which contain highlights and Armin’s favourite tracks from the previous episode ensure that trance lovers across the world will never miss another episode!
Sold-out shows for Armin Only in 2005 and 2006 created eager anticipation of the third edition, which kicked off in a sold-out Jaarbeurs in Utrecht in 2008; over 16,000 fans attended and were enthralled by the DJ’s nine hour set. The theme of the night was ‘Imagine’, described by Armin as “the celebration of our sensations both in life and in clubland.” Fans all around the world should not despair, as ‘Armin Only’ tour dates have also been set for Romania, Poland, Belgium and Australia; the DJ will also be touring in England, Scotland, Ibiza, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the USA, with expected dates in, for an example, the Czech Republic.
Born in Leiden, Holland (on December 25, 1976) to a musical family, Armin indulged his passion for music from a young age. He spent all the money he earned with his paper round on records. His mum won a computer when he was 10, gaining Armin’s interest. “So as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own basic programmes, and learnt about the technology from there.” He progressed from making low-profile mix tapes for friends to higher profile mixes when he discovered experimenting with different sequences on his computer through his uncle. “I was so stunned by what I saw him doing on the computer, that I got addicted to creating music right there and then!”
“I loved dance music immediately – this great rebellious sound that was so different to the ‘beautiful’ songs of the years before”. Armin cites electronic pioneer Jean Michel Jarre as a major influence (famed for his awesome visuals as well as his groundbreaking synth sounds), as well as Dutch producer Ben Liebrand, who later mentored him in his mixing and producing.
In the early days, Armin thought it was wise to have something extra in case the DJ’ing didn’t work out. So he studied for a law degree. The final year of his course was inevitably stretched as he juggled his studies with his increasingly hectic schedule; his rise to fame included lots of productions and remixes, as well as playing out to packed clubs every weekend. It took him three years to graduate, but his determination made him succeed!
Armin’s own productions have all made a huge impact and quickly gain worldwide acclaim; his latest artist album titled ‘Imagine’ entered the Dutch Album Top 100 Chart at number one; this is the first time a dance producer has ever accomplished such a feat in the history of Dutch music. The first single to be taken from this album, ‘Going Wrong’ with DJ Shah featuring Chris Jones, entered the Dutch Singles Chart at number five. The ‘Armin Only DVD’ was also released and reached the acclaimed number one spot in its second week. His back catalogue includes Blue Fear, Communication, Sound of Goodbye, Shivers, Rush Hour, Burned With Desire, Exhale, Love You More, This World Is Watching Me, and Yet Another Day. While the remix offers flood in, Armin only takes on tracks that he really loves. He uses exactly the same criteria for his compilations, meaning that every release from Armin or his long-running Armind label is a bone fide stormer that’s earned its place. His output includes tracks for the cult TV series 24, and the likes of Motorcycle’s As The Rush Comes.
Armin is a dedicated trance lover, but isn’t imprisoned by a single genre, saying “What makes trance work so well is that it doesn’t stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.” His desire to showcase more of the great music he hears, along with the number of people sending him tracks they wanted to release, led to the obvious step of starting his own label, Armada, in 2003.
The label is a joint venture between Armin, Maykel Piron (former head of A&R for Warner Music) and David Lewis, who'd previously managed Armin. "What we wanted was a company that could offer everything for an artist: representation, a booking agency, and a record company. Artists can choose full management, or to just release a record or play out at gigs. Armada lets the artists choose what they want without telling them what to do".
Armin is now a fully-fledged artist in his own right, having made his songwriting debut on his album, the award-winning Shivers; The events continue to get bigger and bigger, and Armin regularly headlines the likes of Sensation White, Global Gathering, Dance Valley, ZoukOut, Mysteryland, Coachella, Beats In Brazil, Trance Energy, Fort Dance, Summer Days – basically whether you’re in Australia, Russia, the Middle East, the US or Europe, you can catch Armin van Buuren at a club or festival near you!
"This is just what I really want," says Armin. "It’s not just love for music, it’s my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, it’s about a way of living. Music is essential to my life”.
Always
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Are free from time
I find my way
I will be in time
The same as the stars
I'll burn away
Watching through the window
Calling to you
Now
I just want to go
Always
Wanting to be near you
Coming to you
Now
I want you to know
Always
Always
Always
I will be
Always
And I can see right through
Beyond the blue
The end is you
Now, eternity
You're reaching for me
We'll burn away
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren BT Nation Of One's song "Always" convey a sense of longing and desire for connection with someone. The singer references the stars as a symbol of timelessness and permanence, suggesting that their connection with the person they address will likewise last forever. The repetition of the word "always" emphasizes this sense of eternal longing and devotion, while the use of the phrase "burn away" similarly suggests an intense passion that will never diminish.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer calling out to the person they address and expressing a desire to be close to them. The repetition of "now" suggests a sense of urgency, emphasizing that the singer wants this connection in the present moment rather than at some distant point in the future. The closing lines of the song suggest a final merging of the singer with their beloved, with the use of the phrase "we'll burn away" suggesting a merging of identities or a joining of two beings into one.
Overall, the lyrics of "Always" convey a sense of powerful, all-consuming desire for connection and intimacy that transcends time and space. The use of symbolic language and repetition throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of this longing, while the closing images suggest an ultimate fulfillment of the singer's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars that light the night
The stars that shine in the dark night sky
Are free from time
Exist regardless of time, age, or duration
I find my way
I navigate through life's journey
I will be in time
My existence is bound to time
The same as the stars
I am also subject to time like the stars
I'll burn away
Eventually, my life will come to an end
Always
Constant, unchanging presence
Watching through the window
Observing from a distance
Calling to you
Trying to connect with someone
Now
At this moment
I just want to go
Desire to move towards something or someone
Always
A constant presence
Wanting to be near you
Desire to be in close proximity with someone
Coming to you
Moving towards someone or something
Now
In the present moment
I want you to know
Desire for someone to understand or be aware of something
Always
A constant, unchanging presence
Always
A constant, unchanging presence
Always
A constant, unchanging presence
I will be
I will continue to exist and persist
And I can see right through
Can discern or understand something clearly
Beyond the blue
Beyond the sky or atmosphere
The end is you
You are the ultimate conclusion
Now, eternity
The present moment will continue forever
You're reaching for me
Someone is trying to connect or communicate with me
We'll burn away
Together, we will eventually come to an end
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Armin Van Buuren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ciuciobelo
Always, always
Stars that light the night
Are free from time
I find my way
I will be in time
The same as the stars
I'll burn away
Always
Watching through the window
Calling to you
Now
I just want to go
Always
Wanting to be near you
Coming to you
Now
I want you to know
Always, always
Always, always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
I will be always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
I will be
Always
Always
Always
Always
@dishankpro
Armin Classic is back ♥️
@manuelmcm9365
Ya se estrañaba ese Armin Van Buuren 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@mallkigabriel
The vocal effects, the production are so amazing, much respect to Armin Van Buuren and BT. thank your music! <3
@enriquepablo2756
Cuanta energia de libertad que inspira este video,mi querido Armin,gracias por hacernos despegar la imaginacion y motivarnos a seguir adelante todos juntos con amor y fantasia...SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA 🙏💙💛🙏🔝💯🌟
@degtyarev.r
Эх... Сейчас таких диджеев уже не производят... Спасибо, Армин!
@ciuciobelo
Always, always
Stars that light the night
Are free from time
I find my way
I will be in time
The same as the stars
I'll burn away
Always
Watching through the window
Calling to you
Now
I just want to go
Always
Wanting to be near you
Coming to you
Now
I want you to know
Always, always
Always, always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
I will be always
Always, always
Always
Always, always
I will be
Always
Always
Always
Always
@user-lr4zv7lk4i
Armin van Buuren, спасибо!!! Как всегда, на высоте!! 😘❤🙌🙌🙌🙌🙆❤
@jolantatoska7823
Super, always Armin, thank you my dj, 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😍😍🔆🔆
@kislota.kislota80
Очень красиво и достаточно необычно!!!🤟🤟🍾🍾🎉🎉🥂🥂 Thank you, Mr. Armin van Buuren!!!
@alancity254
Always wanting to hear it 🔥😘💯