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”.
Never Say Never
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Won't you wait for me
Care for me
And never say never
Love
You're in my flesh and bone
Where ever you go I'm home
You're in my head in my heart in my soul
The air I breathe
You're in my head in my heart in my soul
The air I breathe
Yeah you're my favorite need
I'll follow you
I'll follow you
When everything seems lost
I'm stuck and falling down
You will guide me home
So promise me
You'll stay with me
Won't you wait for me
Care for me
And never say never
Stay with me
Won't you wait for me
Care for me
And never say never again
No never say never again
No never say never again
Stay with me
Never say never say never again
Stay with me
Armin van Buuren's song Never Say Never is a romantic ballad about the intensity of love and the desire to be with someone forever. The first set of lyrics, "Stay with me, Won't you wait for me, Care for me, and never say never" expresses a plea to the lover to stay with the person, wait for them, care for them, and make a promise never to give up on the relationship. The second set of lyrics, "Love, you're in my flesh and bone, wherever you go, I'm home, I'll follow you," indicate the deep connection and attachment felt for the lover, who has become such an integral part of the person's existence that they feel they can never truly be away from them.
The repetition of "You're in my head, in my heart, in my soul, the air I breathe" emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the love described in the song. The final set of lyrics, "When everything seems lost, I'm stuck and falling down, you will guide me home, so promise me" portrays the vulnerability of the person and their reliance on the lover to always be there to guide them and help them find their way back. The song ends on a hopeful note with the request to "Stay with me, won't you wait for me, care for me, and never say never again."
Overall, Never Say Never is a romantic and emotive song that conveys the depth and intensity of true love and the desire for a lifelong and unbreakable connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay with me
The singer implores their loved one to remain by their side and not abandon them.
Won't you wait for me
The singer requests their loved one to have patience and not give up on them during their times of need.
Care for me
The singer asks their loved one for emotional support and to take care of them when they are vulnerable.
And never say never
The artist expresses their expectation that their loved one will always be there for them, and will never betray their trust or abandon them.
Love
The artist addresses their loved one with a term of endearment, expressing their profound feelings of affection.
You're in my flesh and bone
The singer emphasizes the depth of their connection to their loved one, saying that they are a fundamental part of them.
Wherever you go I'm home
The singer expresses their belief that their loved one is their true home, and wherever they go, they will always have a place to belong.
I'll follow you
The artist promises to always be there for their loved one, and to follow them wherever they may lead.
You're in my head in my heart in my soul
The artist emphasizes that their loved one occupies every aspect of their being, from their thoughts to their emotions and spirituality.
The air I breathe
The artist asserts that their loved one is as essential to their existence as the very air they breathe.
Yeah you're my favorite need
The singer states that their loved one is not just important, but their favorite necessity in life.
When everything seems lost
The artist describes a moment of desperation and hopelessness.
I'm stuck and falling down
The singer conveys a sense of helplessness and vulnerability, as if they are unable to escape their predicament.
You will guide me home
The singer believes that their loved one has the power to offer them guidance and support during difficult times, and can help them find their way back to a place of safety and comfort.
So promise me
The singer requests a promise from their loved one.
Never say never again
The artist repeats their earlier request that their loved one never abandon them.
No never say never again
The artist reiterates that their loved one should never betray their trust or leave them alone.
Stay with me
The song ends as it began, with the singer asking their loved one to remain by their side and not abandon them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARMIN J J D BUUREN VAN, BENNO GOEIJ DE, JACQUELINE GOVAERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SmeshnoyMan
That's so sad that folks these days will never understand how legendary this moment was...
@CBRN-ghost
hi
@mighty_01
Well he has 5 million people subscribed 2023
@angelgaelurashima7326
Por fin la encontré después de 12 años de haberla escuchado u.u soy feliz
@Truegoddess25
this song just makes you want to put it on repeat and never stop listening i want this song to "stay with me "
@pasti67
Never get tired of this song!
@biggie123q
wow the part where the piano drops gives me goosebumps! amazing song
@n4zg1
JUST ONE WORD.... "AMAZING" !!!! Armin you can touch on a heart with that song of everyone, and she is just a angel with a pure voice. I LOVE IT !
@alfiepolly
I love this song, it give me the feeling of HOPE !!! Love Armin and love Jacqueline Govaert's voice!!!
@justusgovaert
This is quite a good song. A classic Armin van Buuren sound and it's also with a great singer who shares her last name with me. Better than the recent Armin van Buuren songs I think