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”.
Love Never Came
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Between the light and the rain
Hiding in the cracks in the walls
Trying to break my fall
As I lose you again
And you're gone
As though love never came
I've waited here
Holding on to pieces of the past
But nothing, nothing makes sense any more
I can't seem to push us back together
I thought we'd be forever
But you're gone
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
As though love never came
I guess love always leaves me here
You leave me here
But I run from the shadow
The darkness always hides behinds the sun
I'm still holding on
In silence and the emptiness
The darkness seems to leave when you're gone
But I'm still holding on
But I'm still holding on
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here
You leave me here
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's "Love Never Came" paint a poignant image of loss and the difficulty of grasping onto love that has slipped away. The singer of the song finds themselves stuck in a limbo, waiting in the in-between space of light and rain, as they try to hold onto the pieces of a past relationship that no longer makes sense. Despite their best efforts, the love they once shared seems to have vanished as if it never existed, and the singer is left alone in their pain.
The repeated line "As though love never came" emphasizes the feeling of emptiness and disbelief that can accompany loss. The idea that love can simply turn and leave without warning or explanation is a difficult one to process, and the repeated use of this line drives home the sense of loss the singer is experiencing.
The tone of the lyrics is melancholic and reflective, with the singer grappling with their emotions as they try to make sense of what has happened. They hold onto hope, but the darkness that comes with loneliness and the uncertainty of the future is always lingering, reflecting a universal human experience that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I've waited here
I am in a state of waiting
Between the light and the rain
My waiting is occurring in a space where light and rain intersect
Hiding in the cracks in the walls
I am taking cover in small spaces within the walls around me
Trying to break my fall
I am attempting to stop my descent into despair
As I lose you again
I am experiencing the pain of losing someone dear to me
And you're gone
The person I care for has disappeared from my life
As though love never came
It feels as though the love we shared was never real
As though love turns and leaves me here again
Love has once again abandoned me
I've waited here
I continue to wait for something that may never come
Holding on to pieces of the past
I am desperately trying to cling to memories of better times
But nothing, nothing makes sense any more
Despite my efforts, everything seems chaotic and inexplicable
I can't seem to push us back together
I am powerless to repair the fractured relationship
I thought we'd be forever
I once believed that our love was everlasting
But you're gone
That belief has been shattered by the reality of my loss
I guess love always leaves me here
It seems that love will abandon me every time
You leave me here
I am left alone and without hope
But I run from the shadow
I try to evade the darkness that follows me
The darkness always hides behind the sun
Even in moments of brightness, I am haunted by gloom
I'm still holding on
Despite the odds, I am still trying to retain a trace of hope and love
In silence and the emptiness
I am surrounded by a profound absence of sound and feeling
The darkness seems to leave when you're gone
Paradoxically, the loss of my loved one brings with it a momentary respite from despair
But I'm still holding on
Nonetheless, I persist in waiting and hoping for a reversal of this misfortune
As though love never came
Once again, it seems as though love never truly existed between us
As though love turns and leaves me here again
Love has abandoned me yet again, leaving me to suffer alone
You leave me here
I am left behind, stranded in my sorrow
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Armin van Buuren, Richard Bedford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Damian
I've waited here
Between the light and the rain
Hiding in the cracks in the walls
Trying to break my fall
As I lose you again
And you're gone
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
I've waited here
Holding on to pieces of the past
But nothing, nothing makes sense any more
I can't seem to push us back together
I thought we'd be forever
But you're gone
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
As though love never came
I guess love always leaves me here
You leave me here
But I run from the shadow
The darkness always hides behinds the sun
I'm still holding on
In silence and the emptiness
The darkness seems to leave when you're gone
But I'm still holding on
But I'm still holding on
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
I've waited here...
Bahecca Konova
"Love Never Came" ❤❤
(feat. Richard Bedford)
I've waited here
Between the light and the rain
Hiding in the cracks in the walls
Trying to break my fall
As I lose you again
And you're gone
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
I've waited here
Holding on to pieces of the past
But nothing, nothing makes sense any more
I can't seem to push us back together
I thought we'd be forever
But you're gone
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
As though love never came
I guess love always leaves me here
You leave me here
But I run from your shadow
The darkness always hides behind the sun
I'm still holding on
In silence and the emptiness
The darkness sings to me when you're gone
But I'm still holding on
I'm still holding on
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here
You leave me here
adam dejauregui
I <3 Richard Bedford! That man has a voice made for trance
Mel
Wrong... He just is an amazing singer!
ttv vssox
hes my uncle :3
OneBeatMusicOf
YES!
kikkirow
Richard Bedford has such an amazing voice for trance. Him and AVB are a great combination!
Sameer Aftab
+kikkirow AVB and Emma Hewitt too.
LostOnThePianoRoll
You should be happy with their track this year
LostOnThePianoRoll
You called it
Damian
I've waited here
Between the light and the rain
Hiding in the cracks in the walls
Trying to break my fall
As I lose you again
And you're gone
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
I've waited here
Holding on to pieces of the past
But nothing, nothing makes sense any more
I can't seem to push us back together
I thought we'd be forever
But you're gone
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
As though love never came
I guess love always leaves me here
You leave me here
But I run from the shadow
The darkness always hides behinds the sun
I'm still holding on
In silence and the emptiness
The darkness seems to leave when you're gone
But I'm still holding on
But I'm still holding on
As though love never came
As though love turns and leaves me here again
I've waited here...
Dexter Anderson
David c extremely depressing and sad lyricism , however, gives some hope .