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”.
Unforgivable
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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With your unrelenting spark, it always put a fire in me
You used to say I'm the one
The only ray of sun you could touch without a fear of burning
Well, you used to try to please me
Yeah, you used to try to please me
And my world shuts down
But this comes close, I'll have you know
It's just a matter of time
But it ain't over till it's over
But I won't be made a fool
'Cause leaving me the way you did
Was just so unforgivable
Unforgivable, unforgivable
What are you telling her now
While you hold her in your arms, are you pretending she's me?
And just how long will you go on
Before you realize you know she's the one but you're gonna lose her anyway?
Well, you just got there, now you're leaving
You just got there, now you're leaving
Well, it ain't over till it's over
And my world shuts down
But this comes close, I'll have you know
It's just a matter of time
But it ain't over till it's over
But I won't be made a fool
'Cause leaving me the way you did
Was just so unforgivable
Unforgivable, unforgivable
Unforgivable, unforgivable
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song "Unforgivable" are an emotional reflection on a past relationship that suffered betrayal and ended in hurt. The song speaks of a deep connection that seems to be lost forever. The singer addresses the former partner and confronts them with the pain and disappointment that they caused.
The first verse of the song talks about the former partner's attractive qualities, the traits that the singer once loved but lost. They used to "light up the dark" and "put a fire" in the singer's life. The partner used to think of the singer as the "one" and "only ray of sun." But now, the trust is broken, and the singer feels deceived. The partner used to "try to please" the singer, but that is all in the past now.
The second verse addresses the partner directly, asking if they are imagining the singer with them and how long they will go on pretending. The partner just arrived in their new relationship, but they are already thinking of leaving. The singer expresses that they will not be made a fool again and that leaving them was just "unforgivable."
Overall, the song speaks of a sincere and painful feeling of loss and betrayal, a past relationship that will never be repeated, and how difficult it is to let it go completely.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to light up the dark
In the past, you had the ability to make everything seem better.
With your unrelenting spark, it always put a fire in me
Your positive energy ignited a flame within me that never went out.
You used to say I'm the one
You used to believe that I was the most important person in your life.
The only ray of sun you could touch without a fear of burning
I was the only person who could give you warmth and happiness without causing you pain or harm.
Well, you used to try to please me
In the past, you always made an effort to make me happy.
Yeah, you used to try to please me
You consistently put forth a significant amount of effort to ensure my happiness.
Well, it ain't over till it's over
Although the current situation appears to be complete, it is not necessarily so.
And my world shuts down
If we break up, my entire world will come crashing down.
But this comes close, I'll have you know
It is currently very close to my world shutting down as a result of our separation.
It's just a matter of time
It is only a matter of time until my world shuts down completely.
But I won't be made a fool
Despite the pain you have caused me, I will not let you make me look foolish.
'Cause leaving me the way you did
Abandoning me in the manner you did was a deplorable act.
Was just so unforgivable
Your behavior was so terrible that it is impossible for me to forgive you.
What are you telling her now
What are you saying to her that you once said to me?
While you hold her in your arms, are you pretending she's me?
When you embrace her, are you pretending that she is me?
And just how long will you go on
How long will it take for you to realize that you cannot continue down this path?
Before you realize you know she's the one but you're gonna lose her anyway?
When will you realize that she is the person you truly want to be with, even though you know you are going to lose her?
You just got there, now you're leaving
You just arrived, but now you are leaving.
It ain't over till it's over
Just because you are leaving now does not signify the conclusion to this story.
Unforgivable, unforgivable
Your actions were so terrible that they are impossible for me to forgive.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Armin Van Buuren, Benno De Goeij, Jaren Cerf
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You used to light up the dark
With your unrelenting spark
It always put a fire in me
You used to say I'm the one
The only ray of sun you could touch
Without a fear of burning
Well you used to try to please me
Yeah you used to try to please me
Never said this would be easy
What are you telling her now
While you hold her in you arms
Are you pretending she's me?
And just how long will you go on
Before you realize you know she's
The one but you're gonna lose her anyway?
You just got there now you're leaving
Your sweet nothings are deceiving
Well it ain't over till it's over
And my world shuts down
But this comes close, I'll have you know
It's just a matter of time
But it ain't over till it's over
But I won't be made a fool
Cuz leaving me the way you did was just so
Unforgivable.
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@mechanic1567
I think this is one of Armin's best songs with a featured artist. Jaren's voice is so good with this song
@teo6765
Come back and listen to it !!! You comment is 14 years old 😮😮🎉
@lerira87
Perfect combination between vocals, sound, emotion, culmination. In 30 years that song will still be a great hit, one of the few dance hits that will live forever.
@sandraisoleneharidas9340
👍 thanks 😀❤️🤗💟🌟👨👧👋👏🏽
@ReyvaxDuared
2023... & Still remains
@alinman4935
Like at maximum 😊
@teo6765
Hello, my god your comment is 11 years old 😮❤
@rekatorok.0701
So ot's mean classic trance song 😊
@bakarev
Такая ностальгия от этой песни👍 вокал и Музыка шикарны👍👌 спасибо армину 👍