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”.
Fine Without You feat. Jennifer Rene
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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I'm so in need
Is it a wonder I resist from you?
I was the one who fell in this game
Then you took me away from you
I'm fine without you now
I'm fine without you now
Can you disappear?
I'm fine without you now
I've given you my heart
I'm fine without you now
I've given you... given you everything
I'm fine without you now
I've given you my heart
I'm fine without you now
I've given you... I've given you everything
I've given you everything
I've given you everything
You've made it clear now
This is the end
No more good byes and sympathies... from me
All you still want is a physical thing?
But you've taken enough from me
I'm fine without you now
I don't need you here
I'm fine without you now
Can you disappear?
I'm fine without you now
I've given you my heart
I'm fine without you now
I've given you... given you everything
I'm fine without you now
I've given you my heart
I'm fine without you now
I've given you... I've given you everything
I've given you everything
I've given you everything
I've given you everything
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's song "Fine Without You" feat. Jennifer Rene are about a relationship ending where one person is moving on and the other is struggling with letting go. The first verse expresses the frustration of not feeling heard or understood by the other person, and the difficulty of resisting their temptations. The second verse reveals the singer as the one who fell for the other person, but now acknowledges that staying together is not healthy for either of them. The chorus repeats the assertion that the singer is fine without the other person, that they don't need them anymore, even though they have given them everything they had.
The song speaks to the pain of break-ups, the struggle of walking away from a toxic relationship, and the healing that can begin once you move on. It's a common theme in many love songs, but what sets "Fine Without You" apart is the empowering message it sends. Rather than wallowing in sadness, the singer is being strong and decisive, declaring their independence and self-worth. The bold and catchy beat of the music underscores this confidence, making "Fine Without You" a cathartic release for anyone going through a similar experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you feel me?
I'm trying to reach out to you emotionally, but you seem distant and unresponsive
I'm so in need
I have a deep yearning for your love and affection
Is it a wonder I resist from you?
Given my strong desire for you, it's surprising that I'm holding back and not giving in to your advances
I was the one who fell in this game
I was the one who first became emotionally invested in our relationship
Then you took me away from you
But now you are the one pushing me away and distancing yourself emotionally
I'm fine without you now
Despite my previous dependence on you, I am no longer reliant on you for my happiness
I don't need you here
I can be content and fulfilled on my own, without your presence in my life
Can you disappear?
I no longer want you in my life and would prefer if you would leave me alone
I've given you my heart
I have opened myself up to you and given you my full trust and devotion
I've given you... given you everything
I have given you my all and invested all my emotional energy into this relationship
You've made it clear now
You have communicated to me that our relationship is over
This is the end
Our time together has come to a close
No more good byes and sympathies... from me
I am done saying goodbye and feeling sorry for myself over this relationship
All you still want is a physical thing?
It seems like all you value in our relationship is the physical aspects, rather than the emotional connection
But you've taken enough from me
You have taken all that you can from me, and I can no longer give any more
I've given you everything
I have poured my heart and soul into this relationship and have nothing left to give
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Vhagar96
A casi 15 años que se estrenó está canción, aún la sigo escuchando como si fuera la primera vez, simplemente es un clásico atemporal.
@dacimarian
I can't believe 11 years have gone past since this masterpiece was released, so beautiful.
@proP3le
Twelve I guess
@alexcristian5414
Zboară timpul :)) eram prin liceu când a apărut ..ce timpuri
@SoCalburro
Interesting crowd. I remember seeing this vid when it came out. This is like a Trance/Rave/Young crowd. E.D.M. Las Vegas etc. picked up after this and the affluent early 20's crowd came out.
@ddg3092
Time is running out and fast
@gosiaa3745
2022 ❤️ Stil love!
@danielfernando2802
Más de una década y sigue siendo una de lod mejores éxitos ⚽👏
@AlfredoJacome
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@BernardoHenriquez
I just cant stop playing this masterpiece