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”.
Not Going Home
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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My simple intention tonight may not rest
Till I invest this proceedings with Vega and zest?
And trigger witness under your vest
Test your fitness
Special request to my love interest
Impressed, I watch the rhythm slide wrap(write?) up our dress
I watch the rhythm slide wrap up your dress
And just in case of my madness
Go ? to this black ? like ? it's just attack-less
[Chorus]
Its not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
Its not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
Its not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
Its not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
Come with me
Outside the club there is a line of taxi
I want you to climb next to me
Upon the backseat (on the backseat* on the acid mix)
I need your company to relax me
In your black dress you never look less than sexy
(I wanna know just how you come so sexy) in Original remix and Acid mix
That we both here together has profound meaning
I'm so down with you
I can feel you breathing, upon my skin,
Tell the doorman we wont be leaving
? another one and then we wont be (needy/leaving)
You give me something to believe in
Now, kiss me properly and stop your teasing
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's song Going Home speak of a man's desire to not go home until he can take his love interest with him. The song starts with a simple tension felt by the singer that leads to his desire to invest everything he has into the proceedings with his love interest. He tests her fitness and watches as the rhythm of the night wraps up her dress. He also emphasizes that this is not just a one night fling, but has profound meaning since they are together. He wants her to come with him even after they leave the club and get into a taxi. He needs her company to relax him and appreciates her dressing sense and sexuality. He wants her to kiss him properly and stop teasing him.
The lyrics of Going Home are on the romantic side and describe a story of a man who wants to be with his love interest all the time, even when he is going home. The lyrics paint a picture of a passionate romance without any strings attached, but also hint at a desire for something more. The lyrics are catchy and flow well with the melody of the song, making it a perfect track for the dancehall.
Line by Line Meaning
A simple tension, a run through my chest,
I feel a simple tension in my chest.
My simple intention tonight may not rest
I won't rest until my intention is fulfilled tonight.
Till I invest this proceedings with Vega and zest?
I will invest all my efforts with enthusiasm and energy.
And trigger witness under your vest
I will make you feel something special.
Test your fitness
See if you can keep up.
Special request to my love interest
I have a special request for you, my love interest.
Impressed, I watch the rhythm slide wrap(write?) up our dress
I am impressed watching the beat of the music blend with our movements and attire.
I watch the rhythm slide wrap up your dress
I am watching the music rhythmically blend with your dress.
And just in case of my madness
In case I lose control,
Go ? to this black ? like ? it's just attack-less
I'll turn inward and control my thoughts.
Its not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
I won't leave until I can take you with me.
Come with me
Join me on this journey.
Outside the club there is a line of taxi
There are taxis waiting outside the club.
I want you to climb next to me
I want you to sit beside me.
Upon the backseat (on the backseat* on the acid mix)
We'll sit together in the back of the taxi.
I need your company to relax me
I need you to calm me down.
In your black dress you never look less than sexy
You always look sexy in your black dress.
(I wanna know just how you come so sexy) in Original remix and Acid mix
I want to know how you manage to look so sexy.
That we both here together has profound meaning
Being together like this is very important to me.
I'm so down with you
I am so in sync with you.
I can feel you breathing, upon my skin,
I can feel your breath on my skin.
Tell the doorman we wont be leaving
Tell the doorman we're not leaving.
? another one and then we wont be (needy/leaving)
We'll have one more drink, and then we'll leave.
You give me something to believe in
You give me hope and something to hold onto.
Now, kiss me properly and stop your teasing
Kiss me like you mean it and stop playing around.
Its not over, I'm not going home till I can take you with me, I'm not going home
I won't leave until I can take you with me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROLLO ARMSTRONG, MAXI JAZZ, SISTER BLISS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
adrian jibinel
2021...still has a meaning
Robert Lëwis
Was there at ultra in Miami when he debuted this song . Was around 6pm and the sun was going down. Was effing an amazing set!
EricCartman0221
Po tylu latach nadal miażdży! !
Don’tPanicItsOrganicz
I heard this song when I was 15 lol still hits different
Hyder Shariq
The first track I ever heard as a teen. This is what inspired me to become a DJ/producer. Not to forget Gareth Emery - Sanctuary. Both are absolutely evergreen tracks!!!! Armin you legend!!
Enrique Javier Ocana sanchez
Aquí recordando los clasicos de la electrónica saludos desde el sureste mexicano ciudad del carmen campeche
J Juarez
Asi mismo bro, me recuerda a esas buenas épocas del año 2010, épocas en las cual iba descubriendo el Trance, saludos desde CDMX
SABER Arthur Pendragon
Igual, este tema me gusta mucho.
Garðabær Garðabær
one of the best if not the best armin remix, pure psy trance !!
BlackGypsyCharm
Best armins mix in my opinion but yet so underated