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”.
Goodbye
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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All of your clothes are still on my floor
Been trying to fill the hole where my heart is
Been trying to feel something more
I've been looking for a sign, talking to you every night
Wishing you would reply, but I won't say goodbye
Say goodbye, say goodbye
And now when I sit alone in the darkness
My eyes are open but I still pray
I talk to myself but the silence is hardest
'Cause you can’t take back what you never said
I've been looking for a sign, talking to you every night
Wishing you would reply, but I won't say goodbye
Say goodbye, say goodbye
In my heart you’re alive, so I won't say goodbye
I don't wanna say goodbye
I don't wanna say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye
In my heart you’re alive, so I won't say goodbye
The lyrics to "Goodbye" by Armin Van Buuren express a sense of incomplete closure between two people who were once in love. It appears that the relationship was cut short before it could fully develop, as the singer laments that they "never got to finish what we started." This sense of frustration is further amplified by the fact that the partner's clothes are still present in the singer's space.
Despite this, the singer admits to trying to move on from this sense of loss, "trying to fill the hole where my heart is, trying to feel something more." However, the singer's attempts to move on are continuously thwarted by their constant longing for the partner, "been looking for a sign, talking to you every night, wishing you would reply." The phrase "but I won't say goodbye" is repeated multiple times, which seems to imply that the singer is not willing to admit that the relationship is over. Even though the partner is physically gone, the singer continues to hold on to their memory in their heart, refusing to let go.
The second verse continues with the sense of loss and the singer's inability to move on. "My eyes are open but I still pray, I talk to myself but the silence is hardest." These lines suggest that the singer is struggling with this sense of grief in isolation, and the partner's absence is deeply felt. The final lines, " ‘Cause you can’t take back what you never said" seem to reference the fact that the singer regrets not being able to express their feelings more fully when the partner was still present. In this context, the repeated phrase "In my heart you’re alive" feels like a way to keep the memory of the partner alive, no matter how hard it may be to let them go.
Line by Line Meaning
We never got to finish what we started
Our relationship ended before it could truly blossom
All of your clothes are still on my floor
Memories of our past are still present in my life
Been trying to fill the hole where my heart is
I'm trying to move on from this heartbreak and fill the void left in my heart
Been trying to feel something more
I'm searching for something meaningful, something that will help me heal
I've been looking for a sign, talking to you every night
I pray for a sign, something that will help me understand and move on
Wishing you would reply, but I won't say goodbye
I'm holding onto hope that you'll return, but I'm not ready to let go completely
Say goodbye, say goodbye
I'm pleading with myself to let go and say goodbye, but it's not easy
In my heart you’re alive, so I won't say goodbye
You live on in my heart and memories, and I'm not ready to say goodbye just yet
And now when I sit alone in the darkness
I'm left alone with my thoughts and memories
My eyes are open but I still pray
I'm hoping for a miracle, something that will help me move on
I talk to myself but the silence is hardest
I'm struggling to cope with the loneliness and the absence of your presence
'Cause you can’t take back what you never said
I'm haunted by the fact that we never truly got to express our feelings
I don't wanna say goodbye
I'm holding onto the hope that we'll reunite someday
In my heart you’re alive, so I won't say goodbye
My love for you is still strong and I'm not ready to let it go
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Alexander Reid, Armin van Buuren, Benno Goeji, Jack Edwards
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Played this one in my Fun Radio Livestream Experience set earlier this month, glad to let you all know that it's OUT NOW!
Let me know what you think in the comments 💬 ⬇️
@angelvillacaqui95AQP
What you did producing your style is great 🤩
You are still the king! Greeting from Peru 🇵🇪
@patrykolszak5187
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@patrykolszak5187
Abaut track saund for my air 8/10
@renatapop
Amazing song🥰Love it😍
@pussinboots1734
🔥🔥🔥
@albert1234433
that hits sooo hard !
love from poland
@djmauro822
The King👑
@jessiemorales5498
Magníficas canciones que haces para el mundo entero😍🤩🥰🥺eres el número 1 del mundo Armin van buren 🤩❤️🥺
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