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”.
Show Me Love
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Show me love
Show me love
Show me love
Show me love
The repetitive lyrics "show me love" in Armin van Buuren & Above & Beyond's song of the same name can be interpreted in a few ways. One interpretation is the desire for a deeper, more authentic connection with someone. The constant repetition of the phrase can signify a longing for this type of love, almost as if the repetition is a mantra to manifest it. "Show me love" could also represent an invitation to express love and affection to the vocalist, to not hold back and let their guard down. This vulnerability is a key component in any relationship, and this plea for love may indicate a willingness to be open and honest with someone.
Another interpretation of "Show me love" is the quest for self-love and acceptance. The consistent repetition of the phrase could represent the need for the vocalist to receive love from themselves first before they can accept love from others. The emphasis on self-love is a constant theme in the music industry and is essential to feel complete as an individual. The repetitive nature of the lyrics could serve as a reminder that self-love is a continuous journey that requires daily practice and patience.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me love
I am asking you to show me love, to demonstrate it to me in a way that I can experience and feel.
Show me love like it was the first time
Rekindle the passion and excitement of our earliest experiences with love, and express your affection to me as if for the very first time.
You got me dreaming for life
Your love has filled me with hope and inspiration for a brighter future, and has given me the motivation to pursue and achieve my dreams.
And I'm never gonna let you down
I promise to remain committed and steadfast in my love for you, and to never allow my actions or words to hurt or betray you in any way.
I'll never go away
I will always be present and devoted to our relationship, and will never abandon or leave you alone in your times of need.
Love is meant to be always
True love is enduring and everlasting, meant to be a constant presence throughout our lives, as long as we continue to cherish and nurture it.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Anthony Patrick James McGuinness, Armin Van Buuren, Benno Goeij De, Jonathan David Grant, Paavo Olavi Siljamaeki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arminvanbuuren
The guys from Above & Beyond and I exchanged a few remixes back in the early 2000s, and we really enjoyed working together. Despite that, we never linked up in the following years, until now! Let me know what you think of our brand new collaboration 'Show Me Love'!
@SykotikShadow
Banging tune. Great work on the collab.
@GachaRobloxianAndrew
Hi Armin!
It's good!
@KR-gs3pu
i love U
@dongweili6943
Soooo great collab💓👍
@renatapop
Armin van Buuren beautiful song ‘Show Me Love’!! I love you so much❤️and can’t wait to see you this summer at neversea and untold!!
@aboveandbeyond
Having shared many stages with Armin, it was great to finally get in a studio together to swap ideas, we hope you enjoy 'Show Me Love'!
@arminvanbuuren
❤ ❤ ❤
@pronoiser8368
Hello guys, my name is ProNoiseR and I am a dreamer. I have the dream of being a great DJ/Producer in the future so I would like to ask you to listen to my new rework on Eminem Classic
and me new single "Reload" with video and "Broken Heart"with video on my channel and if you like it please share it and subscribe.Thank you! :) I MADE PROGRESSIVE HOUSE AND FUTURE HOUSE,BOUNCE. :)
@adipop1994
Awesome track, guys! <3 Thank you!