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 heβs been djβing and producing. Being the official Worldβs 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 musicianβs artistic achievements, national and international success, it is evident that Armin van Buuren has become one of the decadeβs most influential trance acts.
Even a basic list of recent successes reads like a lifetime of work: βBest Albumβ for artist album βShiversβ at both the Dutch Release Dance Awards and the prestigious Edison Awards; βBest Compilationβ for βA State Of Tranceβ, in 2006, claiming the βBest European DJβ award in 2007 and βBest Mix Radio Showβ at the Miami Winter Music Conference in 2006 and 2007, for radio show βA State Of Tranceβ β 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 βRush Hourβ used as the theme tune to the UEFA European Youth Championship; the #1 entry in the Dutch album charts with his artist album βImagineβ, the #1 entry of the DVD registration of βArmin Only β Imagineβ β the landmarks just keep coming!
The 350th episode and the 7th year of the hit radio show βA State of Tranceβ 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 showβs 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 βA State of Trance Podcastβ was a natural progression. The weekly podcasts which contain highlights and Arminβs 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 DJβs nine hour set. The theme of the night was βImagineβ, described by Armin as βthe celebration of our sensations both in life and in clubland.β Fans all around the world should not despair, as βArmin Onlyβ 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 Arminβs interest. βSo as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own basic programmes, and learnt about the technology from there.β 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. βI was so stunned by what I saw him doing on the computer, that I got addicted to creating music right there and then!β
βI loved dance music immediately β this great rebellious sound that was so different to the βbeautifulβ songs of the years beforeβ. 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 DJβing didnβt 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!
Arminβs own productions have all made a huge impact and quickly gain worldwide acclaim; his latest artist album titled βImagineβ 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, βGoing Wrongβ with DJ Shah featuring Chris Jones, entered the Dutch Singles Chart at number five. The βArmin Only DVDβ 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 thatβs earned its place. His output includes tracks for the cult TV series 24, and the likes of Motorcycleβs As The Rush Comes.
Armin is a dedicated trance lover, but isnβt imprisoned by a single genre, saying βWhat makes trance work so well is that it doesnβt stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.β 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 β basically whether youβre 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. "Itβs not just love for music, itβs my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, itβs about a way of living. Music is essential to my lifeβ.
Waking up with You
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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I'll be up before ya know it
But, I'm wide awake
Why am I awake
Every time I see your number
I can't help but answer
Do you do the same
So come on give me all of your secrets
Come on over and I promise I'll keep them
We can lay here and listen to The Weeknd
Every minute til the weekend
If I'm gonna be tired all day
'Cause you got me staying up so late
Reading into every word you say
Then why am I not waking up with you
In this bed
Don't you tell me that we're not there yet
'Cause I've been waiting since the day we met
Why am I not waking up with you
Why am I not waking up with you
Waking up with you
Waking up with you
Why am I not waking up with you
Give me all of your secrets
Come on over and I promise I'll keep them
We can lay here and listen to The Weeknd
Every minute til the weekend
If I'm gonna be tired all day
'Cause you got me staying up so late
Reading into every word you say
Then why am I not waking up with you
In this bed
Don't you tell me that we're not there yet
'Cause I've been waiting since the day we met
Why am I not waking up with you
Waking up with you
Waking up with you
The lyrics to "Waking Up With You" by Armin van Buuren David Hodges speak to the feeling of being unable to sleep due to a strong attraction to someone. The singer is up late at night, unable to stop thinking about the person they are interested in. When they receive a call or message from this person, they feel compelled to respond and want to know if the feeling is mutual. They express a desire to learn all of their secrets and promise to keep them. The singer wishes to spend time getting to know this person intimately and listening to music together, even if it means sacrificing sleep.
Throughout the song, the singer questions why they are not waking up with the person they desire. The phrase "waking up with you" speaks to more than just physically waking up next to someone. It is about feeling connected to someone on a deeper level, sharing your life with them and being a part of their everyday routine. The singer has been waiting for this level of intimacy since the day they met, and they are frustrated that it has not happened yet.
Overall, the lyrics capture the feeling of infatuation and the longing for a deep connection with someone. The singerβs desire to get to know the person they are interested in on a deeper level is palpable and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
1:27 in the morning
It's 1:27 am at night
I'll be up before ya know it
I'll wake up soon
But, I'm wide awake
I'm not sleepy
Why am I awake
I don't know why I'm not sleeping
Every time I see your number
Whenever your number appears on my phone
I can't help but answer
I can't resist the urge to pick up your call
Do you do the same
Do you feel the same way when you see my name
When you see my name
Whenever my name appears on your phone or screen
So come on give me all of your secrets
Tell me everything you've been hiding from me
Come on over and I promise I'll keep them
I won't disclose your secrets to anyone
We can lay here and listen to The Weeknd
Let's stay here and listen to the music by The Weeknd
Every minute til the weekend
Until the weekend arrives, we can keep listening to music
If I'm gonna be tired all day
If I'm going to feel sleepy throughout the day
'Cause you got me staying up so late
Because I stay up late talking to you
Reading into every word you say
Trying to understand every word you say
Then why am I not waking up with you
Why aren't we waking up together in the morning
In this bed
In the same bed
Don't you tell me that we're not there yet
Don't say that we haven't reached that stage yet
'Cause I've been waiting since the day we met
I've been waiting for this since the day we first met
Waking up with you
Starting my day with you
Waking up with you
Starting my day with you
Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Armin Van Buuren, Beno De Jong, David Hall Hodges, Davis Holmes Naish, Jaden Michaels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arminvanbuuren
I have been reading through all your comments, super happy to read all your positive feedback π
Stay tuned for MORE new music in the next few weeks, words can't describe how stoked I am to release BALANCE on October 25th!
@NCReDjEt
Are you coming to Australia at end of year?
@tipsdecocina377
Good music.. armin ... saludos desde mexico cityπ
@pravin8479
Armin van Burren 's songs are love each songs carry some emotions and I feel happy whenever I listen to it
@marjansado316
I cant wait anymore β€οΈ
@adrianamanoiu2633
I can't wait release the your Album β«οΈπ 'Balance' βͺοΈ is surely a Masterpiece, the πAlbum of the Year, the new tracks and the brand new music are simply so Perfect! Please, Armin, release in the next episode ASOT 931 the last track you played at Untold, 'Don't Let Me Go' and 'Mr. Navigator ', are simply such stunning! π Thank you so much for this, π Armin, I love all your music, is like a therapy to me, it gives me a balance in my life! You're the King of Trance & Untold and the best DJ! Armin Only, forever! Love and Respect from Romania, our King and Hero! β€β€β€
@kylewilliams6945
Amazing hearing David Hodges still making music, I've followed him since his Evanescence - Origin and Trading Yesterday days. What an artist, what a voice. Great collaboration guys
@cristopher3068
David Hodges is pure Nostalgia, glad to hear his voices again
@Lu-qw3yd
David Hodges is my favorite songwriter, and this song... Well, so cool! To be honest, I can't stop listening to it. β‘
@alonster2
How i miss trading yesterday((