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”.
Day By Day
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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With the sunrise in her eyes
But all that she's seeing is darkness
She won't tell you why
No more butterflies 'cause they don't never last
Stolen from the light by demons of the past
It's always raining
Oh, sunny days
Lift me when I'm down
Oh, sunny days
Break you through the clouds
Oh, sunny days
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
All she needs is shelter
Shelter for the night
And this one could be heaven
But she's looking down the line
No more butterflies 'cause they don't never last
Stolen from the light by demons of the past
It's always raining
She keeps on praying
Oh, sunny days
Lift me when I'm down
Oh, sunny days
Break you through the clouds
Oh, sunny days
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Sunny days
Lift me when I'm down
Oh, sunny days
Armin van Buuren’s song “Sunny Days” is a beautiful expression of hope in the midst of a tough time. The lyrics paint a picture of a female protagonist waking up with the sun in her eyes but seeing only darkness. Something is clearly troubling her, but she won’t express it outwardly. We’re told that she’s lost her butterflies – perhaps her sense of wonder or joy – to demons from her past. But despite the constant rain, she keeps praying for brighter days.
The song’s chorus centers around this theme of hope: “Oh, sunny days / Lift me when I’m down / Oh, sunny days / Break you through the clouds / Oh, sunny days.” The singer keeps praying for these sunny days to come and break through the darkness, even as she seeks shelter for the night and looks toward the future with uncertainty.
Overall, “Sunny Days” is a poignant reminder that even when life is difficult and dark, hope and faith can sustain us. The singer’s continual praying shows that she hasn’t given up, even when it seems like there’s little reason to hope. And the song’s repeated refrain of “sunny days” reinforces that idea, that the light will eventually break through the clouds and bring new life.
Line by Line Meaning
She woke up in the morning
The woman started her day as normal.
With the sunrise in her eyes
She woke up early enough to see the sun rise.
But all that she's seeing is darkness
Despite the sunrise, the woman feels like everything around her is dark and gloomy.
She won't tell you why
The woman is unwilling to share the reason for how she feels with others.
No more butterflies 'cause they don't never last
The woman has stopped feeling happy because it never lasts long enough.
Stolen from the light by demons of the past
Her past is affecting her ability to find happiness.
It's always raining
It feels as if it is always a sad and gloomy day for the woman.
But she keeps on praying
She continues to hope and seek help from something higher than herself.
Oh, sunny days
The woman longs for happiness and joy in her life.
Lift me when I'm down
She hopes that happier times will come and make her feel better.
Break you through the clouds
She wishes that the sadness and gloom that surrounds her will disappear.
She keeps on praying
The woman's hope and longing continues.
All she needs is shelter
The woman needs a safe haven and support to get through her difficult times.
Shelter for the night
The woman needs peace and comfort to help her through the night.
And this one could be heaven
She is hopeful that her current situation could eventually be comfortable and peaceful.
But she's looking down the line
The woman is uncertain about the future, and cautiously looking ahead.
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Afshin Salmani, Armin Van Buuren, Benno Goeij De, Gordon Groothedde, Joshua Kissiah Cumbee, Tobias Gad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nithishrajgangavarapu
You woke up in the morning
With the sunrise in your eyes
But all that she's seeing is darkness
She won't tell you why
No more butterflies 'cause they don't never last
Stolen from the light by demons of the past
It's always raining
But she keeps on praying
Oh, sunny days
Lift me when I'm down
Oh, sunny days
Break you through the clouds
Oh, sunny days
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
All she needs is shelter
Shelter for the night
And this one could be heaven
But she's looking down the line
No more butterflies 'cause they don't never last
Stolen from the light by demons of the past
It's always raining
She keeps on praying
Oh, sunny days
Lift me when I'm down
Oh, sunny days
Break you through the clouds
Oh, sunny days
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Oh, oh, ooh
She keeps on praying
Sunny days
Lift me when I'm down
Oh, sunny days
@amitkumar-mx8xw
You woke up in the morning
With the sunrise in your eyes
But all that she's seeing is darkness
She won't tell you why
[Pre-Chorus]
No more butterflies 'cause they don't never last
Stolen from the light by demons of the past
It's always raining
But she keeps on praying
[Chorus]
Oh, sunny days
Lift me when I'm down
Oh, sunny days
Break you through the clouds
Oh, sunny days
@arminvanbuuren
The official video for "Sunny Days" is still one of my personal favorites out of all music videos that we made. Had a great time in Italy shooting it! ☀
P.S. 👾 Did you know I'm now on Discord? Make sure to join the server! ➡ https://discord.gg/arminvanbuuren
@massimoravaldini1890
I m italian, thanks Armin for working in our land ! This video is pure happiness , and great great great sound bye Massimo
@kristina-hiamsaadeh-touma1254
JqtI is Ryan rrrrvqrrryyree yr😅
@Shadow-zj3mu
Damn, 9 likes, tuff
@bendavis7146
@@Shadow-zj3mu ?
@Shadow-zj3mu
Sorry 3
@lamaverick9398
Who still listening in 2023 ❤
@nac_hippo
Ooo Sunny Days...!¡¡!✨🌟
This song is Sooo Sick...!¡¡!😍🙌💥
My Life would be darker without Songs like This...!¡¡!😘😛😁
@nachikets.jadhav8559
Nac_Hippo !¡¡!
Yeah , Mine too..😛😝
@larissas.2841
I love this Song 😍👌🏻