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”.
Divino
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Tell me what you really like
Baby, I can take my time
We don′t ever have to fight
Just take it step-by-step
I can see it in your eyes
'Cause they never tell me lies
I can feel that body shake
You′ve been scared of love and what it did to you
You don't have to run, I know what you've been through
Just a simple touch and it can set you free
We don′t have to rush when you′re alone with me
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
You are not the single type
So baby, this the perfect time
I'm just trying to get you high (I′m just tryna, babe)
And faded off this touch
You don't need a lonely night
So baby, I can make it right
You just got to let me try
To give you what you want
You′ve been scared of love and what it did to you
You don't have to run, I know what you′ve been through
Just a simple touch and it can set you free
We don't have to rush when you're alone with me
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
You′ve been scared of love
And what it did to you
You don′t have to run
I know what you've been through
Just a simple touch
And it can set you free
We don′t have to rush
When you're alone with me
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I know what you feel right now
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I know what you say right now, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I know what you say right now, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, babe
I feel it coming, babe
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song Divino describe a moment between two individuals where one person is trying to alleviate the fear of love that the other person may have. The other person may have been hurt by love before and is hesitant to fall in love again. The singer is asking the other person to trust them and take things slowly, step-by-step. They can see in the other person's eyes that they are anxious and may be withholding their emotions. The other person's body language also gives away that they may be feeling aroused, but again, hesitant.
The singer does not want the other person to feel alone or lonely and offers to be there for them. They can set them free with just a simple touch and not rush anything. They know that this person is not looking for a one-night stand, and the timing is perfect for them to get high off touch and explore each other's emotions. They want to give the other person what they want and need, but they have to let them try. There is no fighting or arguing involved. All the singer would like to do is make the other person feel comfortable and at ease. There is a mutual understanding between them, and the singer can feel something coming.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, uh
Armin begins the song with an exclamation
Tell me what you really like
Asking the listener what they enjoy
Baby, I can take my time
Assuring the listener to not rush things
We don't ever have to fight
Promising a conflict-free partnership
Just take it step-by-step
Encouraging the listener to move slowly
I can see it in your eyes
Noticing a desire in the listener through their eyes
'Cause they never tell me lies
Expressing trust in the honesty of the listener's eyes
I can feel that body shake
Sensing the listener's excitement
And the heat between your legs
Referring to sexual arousal
You've been scared of love and what it did to you
Acknowledging that the listener has been hurt in the past
You don't have to run, I know what you've been through
Offering reassurance and understanding to the listener
Just a simple touch and it can set you free
Suggesting that their relationship could be healing for the listener
We don't have to rush when you're alone with me
Reiterating the importance of taking things slow
I feel it coming, I feel it coming, babe
Expressing excitement and anticipation
You are not the single type
Noting that the listener prefers being in a committed relationship
So baby, this the perfect time
Implying that they are both ready for a relationship
I'm just trying to get you high (I'm just tryna, babe)
Using a metaphor to express the pleasure of being in a relationship
And faded off this touch
Suggesting that their physical intimacy will be intoxicating
You don't need a lonely night
Implying that they can provide emotional companionship
So baby, I can make it right
Offering to make the listener happy
You just got to let me try
Asking for the opportunity to show their worth
To give you what you want
Promising to fulfill the listener's desires
I know what you feel right now
Assuming understanding of the listener's emotions
I know what you say right now, babe
Suggesting empathy towards the listener's thoughts
I feel it coming, babe
Repeating the anticipation expressed earlier
Contributed by Callie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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After the great remix he did together with ilan Bluestone fromy track 'In And Out Of Love', I just had to team up with Maor Levi for an original. What do you guys think of 'Divino'? Let me know in the comments below!
@horyluna88
Every track is "DIVINO", greetings from Cancún 🙌💙
@Iamnooneidontwanttobeanyone
Armin van Buuren 😎😎🔥🔥😃😃
@renatapop
It’s beautiful🙌Love it❤️Your music is everytime amazing😘
@sebastianlondono9984
Hello Armingod
@angelvillacaqui95AQP
It's masterpiece track. Greetings king from Peru 🇵🇪
@chrisstepien1241
First 10 seconds you knew this was going to be magic
@WH250398
I didn't, because youtube assaulted me with an unskipable add about a random sandwich.
@risingstar-avb7132
Totally man, this is just one of those tunes! 💯❤️
@dorina2330
💯