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”.
Take All Of Me
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Don't you dare let go
I'm right here you know
I mean it
Don't
Even think the thought
If it's real or not
When your heart's been open
To someone who's broke it
Let me take some weight off of you
When you're tired of living
Like you're not forgiven
Let me share that burden with you, whoa
You think you're losing everything
And you're down too deep
Put it all on me (all on me)
I'll do anything to set you free
All the pain you feel
Put it all on me
All on me
All on me
All on me
All on me
Feels
Wear them on your sleeve
So they all can see
You did it
Dreams
Yeah, they made you bleed
But you never stopped
Believing
When your heart's been open
To someone who's broke it
Let me take some weight off of you
When you're tired of living
Like you're not forgiven
Let me share that burden with you (whoa)
You think you're losing everything
And you're down too deep
Put it all on me (all on me)
I'll do anything to set you free
All the pain you feel
Put it all on me
All on me
All on me
All on me
All on me
Whoa
All on me
All on me
All on me
All on me
In "Take All of Me," Armin van Buuren urges his listeners to open up and share their emotional burdens with him. He invites them to place their trust in him and let him take on their pain. The opening lines, "Don't you dare let go / I'm right here, you know / I mean it," set the tone for a comforting and reassuring message.
The chorus is particularly powerful, with Armin van Buuren promising to shoulder the weight that his listeners feel they can no longer bear. He acknowledges that life can be tough and that people often feel like they're "losing everything" or "down too deep." But he insists that he is willing to do "anything to set you free" and asks his listeners to "put it all on me." By "it," he means their pain, their struggles, and their emotional baggage.
The second verse continues in the same vein, with Armin van Buuren reminding his listeners that their dreams may have caused them pain, but that they should never give up on believing in themselves. He reassures them that they don't have to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and that he is there to help them in any way he can.
Overall, "Take All of Me" is a poignant and heartfelt song that encourages people to open up and seek help when they need it. It reminds us that we don't have to suffer alone and that there are people out there who care.
Line by Line Meaning
You
Addressing someone directly, inviting them to rely on you.
Don't you dare let go
Encouraging the person not to give up, to hold on tight.
I'm right here you know
Assuring the person that you are present and available for support.
I mean it
Reiterating the sincerity of your offer.
Don't even think the thought
Warning against doubting the reality of the support being offered.
If it's real or not
Suggesting a possible source of doubt or disbelief.
I've seen it
Asserting credibility based on personal experience.
When your heart's been open
Referring to a time when the person was vulnerable and trusting.
To someone who's broke it
Implying that the person was hurt or betrayed by someone they trusted.
Let me take some weight off of you
Offering to help alleviate the person's emotional burden.
When you're tired of living
Acknowledging the person's fatigue and exhaustion with the struggle of life.
Like you're not forgiven
Suggesting that the person may be struggling with feelings of guilt or unworthiness.
Let me share that burden with you, whoa
Offering to shoulder the emotional weight of the person's guilt or other negative feelings.
You think you're losing everything
Acknowledging the person's fear or sense of impending loss and failure.
And you're down too deep
Describing the person's state of depression or hopelessness.
Put it all on me (all on me)
Asking the person to trust and rely on you to help overcome their struggles.
I'll do anything to set you free
Making a promise to help the person find emotional freedom and release from their pain.
All the pain you feel
Acknowledging the person's emotional pain and suffering.
Put it all on me
Reiterating the offer to help carry the person's emotional burden.
Feels
Referring to the person's emotions and feelings.
Wear them on your sleeve
Encouraging the person to express and show their emotions openly.
So they all can see
Suggesting that public expression of emotions can help others see and understand the person's struggles.
You did it
Complimenting the person for their perseverance and resilience despite their struggles.
Dreams
Referring to the person's aspirations and wishes for their life.
Yeah, they made you bleed
Acknowledging the person's emotional pain and disappointment from trying to achieve their dreams.
But you never stopped
Complimenting the person for their persistence and refusal to give up on their dreams.
Believing
Referring to the person's faith and hope in their ability to overcome their struggles and achieve their goals.
Whoa
Expressing a sense of awe or wonderment at the person's strength and resilience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andreas Moe, Armin Van Buuren, De Benno Goeij, Fabian Bohn, Johan Isac Gustafsson, Nils Pontus Petersson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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James Choi
Heard this for the first time at EDC LV 2014. Still get goosebumps!
Tils-Gee
Same. Miss that set.
I hope Molijn upload it again, even if it's audio only.
jorge santos
Sempre a bombar Jorge muito bom som ⭐⭐💀⭐⭐💙
Monic _Rom
The most beautiful poeme of LOVE 💘🏹🎯 Thank you so much Armin van Buuren for this exceptional rework 💧💎💓🙏🏼
nbk1943
This song is the tattoo of my youth. 2013/2014 i was a boy, now 2021 i am a man. So many unexpected things happened during the journey. Thank god we can now just log in youtube and listen again this beautiful track.
Олег Матвеев
Когда доказал что Ты лучший в своем деле,то тут уже всё можно!!!!
Ilya Byk
А когда он это доказал??
Yhen Lii Luny 🦇
Simplemente otro Universo 💕🌌😍
Kevin Fernando Huayllucu chivas
Concuerdo😄