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”.
You Are Too
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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You are s-
You are sand
You are sun
You are love
You're the one
You're my day
You're my night
Bring me light
You are classy
You are grace
You are fine
And you're mine
Mine, mine, mine, mine
You're my dream
You're my soul
I'm alive
Make me whole
You are real
You're the deal
I can feel
You're surreal
You are free
Bring me high
You are fine
And you're mine
Mine, mine, mine, mine
You are s-
Sexy
Sexy
Sexy
Sexy
Sexy
Sexy
Sexy
Sexy
Sexy
You are
Clap your hands!
You are sexy
You are sweet
You are hot
Feel the heat
You are pretty
You are pure
You're my kind
I want more
You are sexy
You are sweet
You are hot
Feel the heat
You are pretty
You are pure
You're my kind
I want more
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are sexy
You are
A State Of Trance
You are
You are
You are
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(Last week's most discussed track on social media)
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song "You Are Too" depict a person's admiration for someone they deeply love and appreciate. In the first stanza, the person describes their lover as sand, sun, love, the one, their day, their night, and their beat. They note that their lover brings them light and is considered classy, graceful, fine, and theirs. The second stanza continues this admiration by telling their lover that they are their dream, soul, and they make them feel whole. The person compliments their lover's realness, explains that they are the deal, and their existence feels surreal. They describe their lover as free, bringing them high, fine and again, theirs.
In the chorus, the person addresses their lover, expressing that they are sexy, sweet, hot, and pretty. They describe their lover as pure and their kind, wanting more of them. The repetition of "you are sexy" in the chorus is a way of complimenting and showing attraction to their lover. Finally, the song ends with the mention of "A State of Trance" and trending tracks, solidifying the song's place in the trance genre.
Line by Line Meaning
You are
The subject of this song focuses entirely on the qualities of the person being referred to and the effect they have on the singer.
You are s-
The word 'sexy' is being hinted at but left unsaid for effect.
You are sand
The persona is saying that just as sand is an essential component of a beach, so is the subject matter essential to their existence.
You are sun
Just as the sun is the source of energy for our planet, so the subject provides the energy and sustenance for the persona.
You are love
The subject exudes love and is the embodiment of affection.
You're the one
The subject is the one person who matters above all others in the lyrics.
You're my day
The subject is the light and energy of the day, and the persona can't function without them.
You're my night
The subject is the darkness and restful peace of the night, which the persona needs just as much.
You're my beat
The subject's presence resonates as a steady beat that keeps the persona on track.
Bring me light
The subject illuminates and brings brightness and hope to the persona's world.
You are classy
The subject has an aura of sophistication and elegance.
You are grace
The subject embodies gracefulness and poise in all that they do and say.
You are fine
The subject is not just excellent but has a rarefied degree of quality that makes them exceptional.
And you're mine
The theme of the song is how the subject matters to the persona and how fortunate they are to possess them.
Mine, mine, mine, mine
The persona can't reiterate enough how important and valuable the subject is to them.
You're my dream
The subject is the stuff that dreams are made of, and the persona is fortunate enough to have them in reality.
You're my soul
The subject is the animating principle that brings life and vitality to the persona.
I'm alive
The subject gives the persona a reason to live and enjoy their existence.
Make me whole
Having the subject makes the persona feel complete and whole, lacking nothing.
You are real
The subject is not a figment of the persona's imagination but a genuine and authentic person.
You're the deal
The subject is the genuine article and not a pretender to any status, possession or character.
I can feel
The effect of the subject on the persona is tangible and provable.
You're surreal
While the subject is characteristic of the real world, the persona perceives them as being beyond this realm.
You are free
The subject has an unencumbered quality and adds to the persona's sense of vitality and freedom.
Bring me high
The subject has an uplifting effect on the persona.
You are fine
The subject is not just excellent but has a rarefied degree of quality that makes them exceptional.
And you're mine
The theme of the song is how the subject matters to the persona and how fortunate they are to possess them.
Mine, mine, mine, mine
The persona can't reiterate enough how important and valuable the subject is to them.
You are s-
The word 'sexy' is being hinted at but left unsaid for effect.
Sexy
The subject has an attractive, sensual charm that appeals to the persona.
Clap your hands!
This lyric is an instruction to the listener to applaud and appreciate the subject matter of the lyrics.
You are sweet
The subject has an agreeable personality that is pleasant, amiable and delightful.
You are hot
The subject has a sexual attraction that ignites desire in the persona.
Feel the heat
The persona is aroused and excited by the subject's passion and desire.
You are pretty
The subject is visually appealing and attractive to the persona.
You are pure
The subject embodies goodness, innocence, and nobility characteristics that are rare and highly valued.
You're my kind
The persona and the subject share similar values, characteristics, and qualities that make them compatible.
I want more
The persona desires more of the subject and can't get enough of their presence and qualities.
The trending tracks
These are the most popular songs among the artist's fans at the moment.
Last week's most discussed track on social media
This refers to the song that caused the most online reaction the previous week.
A State Of Trance
A phrase used to signify a state of heightened awareness or spiritual transcendence often sought after by fans of trance music.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Armin Van Buuren
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@Platypaws
Love the vocals
@hichem_tach
armin 😍❤ You are the Best ❤ King of trance 💪
@RaidKun
I wish I could go to Tomorrowland now 😅
@estrellamvb
Fantastic ! 😚🎶👆🔥
@JessicaBelcher
I love this one!!!! Lets hope for a You Are III next
@donnysparks1686
Yea so we can have more hilarious lyrics 😂😂😂
@alexwhite4053
WHERE IS IT!
@v1nns43
loko esse som!
@aka3584
I love Hardwell, but this is so much better than Hardwell & Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano's ID
@IllumiMusic
The best song for a date 😂😂😂