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”.
Gypsy
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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God is my witness
I can feel you
There before my very eyes
A vision to me
Don't put out this fire
It's burning for...
Burning for me
Burning for you
Stand within the sunlight
Press against me
Takes me back to other times
Different days
Love I do surrender
Belongs to...
Belongs to me
Belongs to you
Lay down on me
Naked gypsy
Watching you bathe in water
False childhood lies
Fear in your eyes
Give me a son and daughter
There is nothing I can see in my mind
A picture of you painted so vividly
Blood runs through my fingers
And through...
Through my light
Through my darkness
Lay down on me
Naked gypsy
Watching you bathe in water
False childhood lies
Fear in your eyes
Give me a son and daughter
Son and daughter
Lay down on me
Naked gypsy
Watching you bathe in water
False childhood lies
Fear in your eyes
Give me a son and daughter
Lay down on me
Naked gypsy
Watching you bathe in water
False childhood lies
Fear in your eyes
Give me a son and daughter
Son and daughter
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song "Gypsy" tell a story of a passionate and intense love between two people. The repetition of "Back...Back" in the beginning of the song creates a sort of chant-like ambiance, which sets the stage for the intense emotions that will follow. The singer acknowledges that he can feel and see the presence of his beloved, who is like a vision to him. The intense desire of the singer to be with his lover is evident in the lines "Don't put out this fire, it's burning for me, burning for you."
The second verse of the song is more descriptive and sexually charged, with the singer asking his lover to "Lay down on me, naked gypsy, watching you bathe in the water." The lyrics suggest a yearning for physical intimacy and the desire for a future together, as the singer asks his lover to "give me a son and daughter." However, the lines "false childhood lies, fear in your eyes" suggest that their past may not have been straightforward and that they may have some emotional baggage that they need to work through. Overall, the lyrics of "Gypsy" express an intense and passionate love, which is full of both desire and complexity.
Line by Line Meaning
Back... Back... Back... Back
Repeating this phrase multiple times to represent going back in time or revisiting memories.
God is my witness
A declaration of swearing to God that what is about to be said or done is true and sincere.
I can feel you
An expression of a deep connection or bond between two people.
There before my very eyes
A vivid description of an experience or a feeling that is happening in the present moment.
A vision to me
A sudden, powerful idea or inspiration that feels like a revelation.
Don't put out this fire
Begging or pleading to not let something important or passionate fade away or die out.
It's burning for...
Emphasizing that a strong desire or feeling is present and intense, and is directed towards something or someone specific.
Burning for me
A feeling or desire that is directed towards the artist specifically.
Burning for you
A feeling or desire that is directed towards the listener specifically.
Stand within the sunlight
A metaphorical image of stepping into a happier or brighter place or mood.
Press against me
An expression of wanting physical closeness and intimacy with the listener.
Takes me back to other times
A nostalgic or sentimental trip down memory lane to previous experiences or moments that were significant.
Different days
A recognition that time has passed and things have changed since those old memories, but a desire to revisit them nonetheless.
Love I do surrender
An expression of giving in to a strong romantic or emotional feeling towards the listener.
Belongs to...
Indicating that the person or feeling being referred to is someone or something that has already been established and is known to both the singer and listener.
Belongs to me
An assertion that the love or strong feeling being talked about is the artist's alone.
Belongs to you
An acknowledgement that the listener is also the recipient of the love or strong feeling being talked about.
Lay down on me
A request for physical affection and closeness with the listener.
Naked gypsy
A metaphorical image of vulnerability and openness with the listener.
Watching you bathe in water
A voyeuristic image of watching someone in a vulnerable and private moment.
False childhood lies
A recognition that the listener has been hurt or misled in the past, and a desire to make things right or heal the wounds caused by those lies.
Fear in your eyes
An acknowledgement of the listener's pain and fear, and a desire to comfort them and help them overcome it.
Give me a son and daughter
An expression of love and desire for a family and to build a future together with the listener.
There is nothing I can see in my mind
A description of a feeling of being lost or unsure about the future, and a longing for clarity or direction.
A picture of you painted so vividly
An expression of desire to hold onto a memory or image of the listener, that is still very clear and powerful in the singer's mind.
Blood runs through my fingers
A metaphorical image of losing something, possibly the listener or something important or valuable, that cuts deeply and painfully.
Through...
Continuing to describe the effects of the loss or hurt caused by the previous line.
Through my light
A description of how even things that used to bring joy or happiness now feel empty or hollow in the wake of the loss or hurt.
Through my darkness
A parallel description of how even dark or negative things feel even more intense and unbearable now compared to before, because of the loss or hurt.
Son and daughter
A repeated expression of desire for a family and future together with the listener.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RAY WILSON, ARMIN VAN BUUREN
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Александр Тарлаков
Классный трек !!!