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”.
Man On The Run
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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And stole my heart
Made me a fool right from the start
Wouldn't have been so bad except
This little plan it fell apart
If I were you
I'd dare not speak
In hopes of seeing tomorrow
It's such a travesty
The way you say our love should be
Yeah, such a tragedy
Think you can just break my heart and leave me
Well, you better run now
Man on the run
Playing for fun
Wind me up
Leave me undone
These lips are sealed I'll never speak
Your name in loving memory
So don't you try to make amends
That's what you gain for playing me
If I were you
I'd dare not speak
I'd run like hell
In hopes of seeing tomorrow
Break my heart and leave me now
Man on the run
It's such a travesty
The way you say our love should be
Yeah, such a tragedy
Think you can just break my heart and leave me
Well, you better run now
Man on the run
Playing for fun
Wind me up
Leave me undone
The lyrics to "Man On The Run" reflect a story of heartbreak and betrayal. Armin van Buuren sings about falling in love with someone who stole a kiss and his heart, only to break it in the end. The singer admits that he was foolish to let his guard down and fall for the little plan that he had with this person. He acknowledges that had he known what was to come, he would have run away from this person and his heart would not be broken. The chorus highlights the singer's pain and anger as he declares that their love was a travesty and that the other person broke his heart, leaving him alone without any remorse.
The second verse repeats the warning from the first verse that if he were this other person, he would not speak and run away as far as he could. The lyrics show that there is no going back as the singer has sealed his lips and will never speak the other person's name in a positive light. The chorus highlights the tragic nature of this relationship, emphasizing that the other person played him for fun, and now he is undone.
Overall, "Man On The Run" is a song about heartbreak, betrayal, and the futility of trying to fix a broken relationship. It showcases the emotions that come with it, including pain, anger, and hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
You stole a kiss
You initiated the relationship with a kiss
And stole my heart
You made me fall in love with you completely
Made me a fool right from the start
You deceived me and took advantage of my innocence at the very beginning of our relationship
Wouldn't have been so bad except
It wouldn't have been a big issue except for the fact that
This little plan it fell apart
Your plan to manipulate me failed
If I were you
If I were in your place
I'd dare not speak
I wouldn't say anything
I'd run like hell
I'd escape as fast as possible
In hopes of seeing tomorrow
Hoping to survive this situation
It's such a travesty
It's a terrible situation
The way you say our love should be
The way you defined the course of our love
Yeah, such a tragedy
It's really disheartening
Think you can just break my heart and leave me
You believe you can hurt me and abandon me
Well, you better run now
You must flee now
Man on the run
Someone who is running away from something or someone
Playing for fun
You're just playing around for your own enjoyment
Wind me up
You made me fall for you
Leave me undone
You left me incomplete and broken
These lips are sealed I'll never speak
I won't talk about you anymore
Your name in loving memory
I'll remember you as a mistake I made while I was in love
So don't you try to make amends
Don't try to rectify the situation now
That's what you gain for playing me
You got what you deserved for manipulating me
Break my heart and leave me now
Hurt me and leave me alone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EELKE KAALBERG, JAREN CERF, MATT CERF, S. MOLIJN, SHUAN MITISKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pkferni
You stole a kiss and stole my heart
Made me a fool right from the start
It wouldn't have been so bad except
This little plan, it fell apart
If I were you
I'd dare not speak
I'd run like hell
In hopes of seein' tomorrow
It's such a travesty
The way you say our love should be
Yeah, such a tragedy
Think you can just break my heart and leave me
Well you better run
Oh, man on the run
Playin' for fun
Wind me up
Leave me undone
It's such a travesty
The way you say our love should be
Yeah, such a tragedy
Think you can just break my heart and leave me
Well you better run
Oh, man on the run
Playin' for fun
Wind me up
Leave me undone
These lips are sealed, I'll never speak
Your name in loving memory
So don't you try to make ammends
That's what ya get for playin' mean
If I were you
I'd dare not speak
I'd run like hell
In hopes of seein' tomorrow
Ahhhh, break my heart and leave me
Man on the run
It's such a travesty
The way you say our love should be
Yeah, such a tragedy
Think you can just break my heart and leave me
Well you better run
Oh, man on the run
Playin' for fun
Wind me up
Leave me undone
@dashberlin
Dash Berlin - Oceans (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAQl-TTI4bQ
@TranceMission
Pls come back with your main steam as we missed your old music
@andyturbo
I love you mate!!!!!!!!! from Australia
@mayracajigayanez280
@@TranceMission yes
@J-Bizzle007
Dash Berlin thank you for all the beautiful music. 🎧💌🎶🎯
@beyondxxl
Absolute 🔥🔥
@simsim440440
2024 anyone?
@hussaina8524
nice to know people STILL have good music taste! 👍
@elementg6840
Да брат, я тут, я тебя вижу
@abdullahagras5442
Yep, my friend
2024!