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”.
Need You Now
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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As she says her goodbyes
She's close to sacrifice
She knows something ain't right
It ain't easy
And it ain't pleasing
She's just tryna find a way out there
And all that chasing
She's just tryna find love out there
And she cries
I need you
Like the wave needs an ocean
Like the love needs devotion
I need you
Like the desert pleads for water
Like a mission needs a martyr
I need you
Every minute, every hour
I lay broken like a flower
'Cause I need you, I need you
She's lost her way of life
Feels like a hole inside
She wants to feel alive
And nothing satisfies
It ain't easy
And it ain't pleasing
She's just tryna find a way out there
She put our faith in
And all that chasing
She's just tryna find love out there
And she cries
I need you
Like the wave needs an ocean
Like the love needs devotion
I need you
Every minute, every hour
I lay broken like a flower
'Cause I need you
Like the wave needs an ocean
Like the love needs devotion
I need you
Like the desert pleads for water
Like a mission needs a martyr
I need you
Every minute, every hour
I lay broken like a flower
'Cause I need you
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's "I Found You" depict a woman who is lost, searching for something that can't seem to be found. She walks home late at night, saying her goodbyes, and knowing that something just isn't right. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that she is searching for love, putting all her faith and energy into trying to find it.
The repetition of "It ain't easy, and it ain't pleasing" underscore the sense of struggle and difficultly this woman faces in her search for love. She cries out for the person she needs, saying that her need for them is like the wave needs an ocean or a desert needs water. Even as she's lost her way in life, feeling like there is a hole inside her that nothing can fill, she believes that the answer lies in finding that one person who can make her feel alive.
Overall, the theme of the song is the human need for connection and the search for love. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has felt lost, alone, or like they are searching for something that they can't quite identify. The repetition of the chorus echoes this desperation, making "I Found You" an emotional and powerful song about the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
She walks home late at night
She is heading home during the night, when it's usually not safe
As she says her goodbyes
She's bidding farewell to someone or something
She's close to sacrifice
She's nearly giving up or compromising something of value
She knows something ain't right
She's aware that things are not going well or as expected
It ain't easy
It's difficult and challenging
And it ain't pleasing
There's nothing enjoyable or satisfying about it
She's just tryna find a way out there
She's looking for a solution or a way to escape her current situation
She put our faith in
She's placed her trust and belief in something or someone
And all that chasing
Despite her efforts and hard work
She's just tryna find love out there
She's looking for love and affection outside of herself
And she cries
She's emotionally overwhelmed and in tears
I need you
The artist is expressing their intense desire to have someone in their life
Like the wave needs an ocean
The comparison highlights the singer's dependence and yearning for someone/something
Like the love needs devotion
Another comparison to emphasize the importance of commitment in a relationship
Every minute, every hour
The singer feels the absence of the person they desire all the time
I lay broken like a flower
The artist is emotionally damaged and fragile
She's lost her way of life
She's no longer living the life she wants or is accustomed to
Feels like a hole inside
She's empty and incomplete
She wants to feel alive
She craves excitement and passion in her life
And nothing satisfies
No matter what she does or has, she still feels unsatisfied
Like the desert pleads for water
The artist's desperation is compared to a dry, desert landscape in need of water
Like a mission needs a martyr
Another comparison to express how important the person is to the artist by likening them to a martyr for a cause
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Armin J J D Van Buuren, Benno Goeij De, Fernando Garibay, Olaf Stephen Blackwood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
You're like a wave that's washing over me
You're like a rhythm, take control of me
You're all I want, if you could only see
That it's tearing me apart
When I'm away, girl are you missing me?
Are you aware you get the best of me?
I wanna know 'cause you're a mystery
And you're tearing me apart
'Cause I, I need you, na na
I feel you, na na
I need you, na na na na na na
I breathe you, na na
Can't leave you, na na
I need you, na na na na na na
Na na, na na na
I need you now, na na
[4x]
You walk away right when I'm down and out
Then circle back and say I'm ready now
Just like a roller coaster, round and round
And you're tearing me apart
You watch me burn and then you smile at me
It's like you love to see me on my knees
But you're the only one I'll ever need
And your hands are on my heart
'Cause I, I need you, na na
I feel you, na na
I need you, na na na na na na
I breathe you, na na
Can't leave you, na na
I need you, na na na na na na
@arminvanbuuren
I had a great time with my fellow Dutchman Jake working on this one.🙏 What do you think of our brand new collab 'Need You Now'? Let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to enjoy your weekend! 😃
@lopezordazlizbeth3996
I Love You Armin Van Buuren
excellent, very good💕💞💕💞
@josealfonsocarvajaldelossa780
Thank you Armin
@soniaewens5700
Armin I think it's awesome 🙌 😃 you have a nice weekend too ❤️ 🙏
@adrianamanoiu2633
Congratulations, our dear 👑 Armin for your new track 💕 'Need You Now' 💕, is such Perfect, absolutely brilliant! 💝 I love it so much, the lyrics are so great, perfect sound, Epic & melodic! 🙏 Thank You Armin, it’s another tune about love, that’s precisely what we need in this hard times! Amazing collaboration Armin with Jake Reese, his voice is amazing! 🙌🎶🔥❤️
@adrianamanoiu2633
We love you so much, our dear King 👑 Armin, we ”Need You Now” and always in our life, your music bring us so much happiness and joy! 🙏 Stay Healthy, Stay Safe and Take Care of yourself Armin, your family and loved ones! I am optimistic, everything will be OK, soon! See you next year at Untold! We miss you a lot! Enjoy of a happy and fantastic weekend! ❤️🌅💙
@TimmyTrumpetTV
this is a vibe 😎
@sadiborakaramanoglu1884
over powered timmy :D
@KidRiger
Timmy Trumpet & Armin Van Buuren Ple🙏
@angelbenitezgarcia7060
WOW timy :O