Ferry Corsten is a Dutch DJ, producer and recorder who first started out in… Read Full Bio ↴Ferry Corsten is a Dutch DJ, producer and recorder who first started out in 1991 producing underground hardcore gabber tracks. He soon expanded into clubhouse and trance music. But don't put Ferry into the trance corner, because his sound encompasses several genres of electronic music.

In 1999 Ferry Corsten was voted Best Producer of the Year at the Ericsson Muzik Award in London. In 2000, he was awarded Best Remix for Adagio for Strings (Ferry Corsten Remix) at the Dancestar 2000 awards.

He has worked with many other famous DJs, such as DJ Tiesto, Benny Benassi, and Vincent de Moor.

In 1997 he established the famous Tsunami dance label together with Robert Smit & the German dance company Purple Eye Entertainment. He left Tsunami and Purple Eye in 2005.

In 2005 Ferry started his own company named Flashover Recordings.
The first record on Flashover was Who's Knockin'? with a Flashover remix. The single Fire was the next record. This would be the second album released under Flashover.

Since his first solo album, Ferry has continued to evolve his style. He started with the concept name L.E.F. which stands for "Loud. Electronic. Ferocious." and has organized events under this name. Ferry released his second solo album aptly named L.E.F.

Ferry has also participated in compiling and mixing the Trance Nation series with Ministry of Sound which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Trance Nation 2002 was the latest Trance Nation compilation from Ferry.

Next to Trance Nation, he compiled many other mixed CDs such as Creamfields, Tsunami One, Dance Valley 2001, Passport: Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mixed Live: Spundae @ Circus Los Angeles, Live at Innercity, World Tour Tokyo and Washington, and many others.

He has been known to use a lot of other aliases including: 4x4, A Jolly Good Fellow, Albion, Bypass, Cyber F, Dance Therapy, Delaquente, Digital Control, East West, Eon, Exiter, Ferr, Firmly Undaground, Free Inside, Funk Einsatz, Kinky Toys, Lunalife, Moonman, Party Cruiser, Pulp Victim, Raya Shaku, Sidewinder, System F, The Nutter and Zenithal.

In addition to these releases, Ferry has also worked with other DJs on several projects. Together with Tijs Verwest (DJ Tiësto), he set up Gouryella and Vimana. Ferry has also teamed up with Vincent de Moor on the one-time alias project Veracocha. In addition, Ferry has worked with Benny Benassi to produce the one-time alias FB/FB feat. Edun, which stands for the first letter of each of their first names, Ferry and Benny, and also features Edun, Russian/Nigerian gospel and electronic vocal singer.

Other groups that he has been in include: Alter Native, Blade Racer, Discodroids, Double Dutch, Elektrika, Energiya, Fernick, Mind To Mind, Nixieland, Penetrator, Project Aurora, Riptide, Roef, S.O.A., Scum, Selected Worx, Sons of Aliens, Soundcheck, Spirit of Adventure, Starparty, and The Tellurians.

Moreover, his track Ferry Corsten & Ramin Djawadi - Prison Break Theme (Ferry Corsten Breakout Mix) is now famous worldwide due to the success of the Prison Break television series.

With the exception of Gouryella, Ferry no longer uses any other aliases. Gouryella is nowadays only Ferry since Tijs stepped out of the project.

He has released five solo albums to date:
Looking Forward (as "Ferr") (with John Matze) (Released: 1996)
Out Of The Blue (as "System F") (Released: 2001)
Right of Way (Released: 2003)
Together (as "System F") (Released: 2003)
L.E.F. (Loud, Electronic, Ferocious) (Released: 2006)
Twice In A Blue Moon (Released: 2008)

Sites: YouTube

I Am You
Ferry Corsten Lyrics

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You were the sunshine
On my darkest days
Opened up the gate again
For such a long time
Traveled on my own
But you took me home again

I was calling out your name

Diving in the water
Hoping you would follow
But you, you never came
Were you scared of drowning?
Would you give it all up for love?

I found shelter, but something’s changed
Since you kept, pushing me away
I’m so glad that now I know
I don’t need you after all

I don’t need you after all
I don’t need you

I was calling out your name
Diving in the water
Hoping you would follow
But you, you never came
Were you scared of drowning?
Would you give it all up for love?

I found shelter, but something’s changed
Since you kept, pushing me away
I’m so glad that now I know
I don’t need you after all
I don’t need you after all
I don’t need you after all
I don’t need you after all
I don’t need you after all
I don’t need you

I don’t need you after all
I don’t need you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Don't Need You" by Ferry Corsten We Are Loud depict a person who used to depend on someone else for happiness and support, but has since realized that they can be just as content on their own. The opening lines set up the imagery of the other person being a source of light and comfort during their difficult times. However, the second verse reveals that the singer also saw this person as their salvation in a way, diving into the water and hoping they would follow. Yet, the other person never came, and it's suggested that they might not have been willing to risk anything for love.

The chorus repeatedly asserts that the singer doesn't need this person anymore, despite once feeling like they did. The final line "I don't need you" is particularly striking, as it's a direct rejection of someone who has likely been a prominent figure in the singer's life. The bridge adds another layer to this rejection, as the singer acknowledges that something has changed and that the other person has been pushing them away. It's clear that the singer has outgrown their previous attachment to this person, and is now at a point where they can say confidently that they don't need them.

Overall, the lyrics to "I Don't Need You" convey a sense of empowerment and growth as the singer learns to stand on their own two feet. The song acknowledges how difficult it can be to let go of someone you once relied on, but ultimately celebrates the freedom and independence that comes with realizing you don't need anyone else.

Line by Line Meaning

You were the sunshine
You brought light and happiness into my life

On my darkest days
During my most difficult moments

Opened up the gate again
You gave me access to new opportunities

For such a long time
For an extended period

Traveled on my own
I went on a journey alone

But you took me home again
You helped me find my way back to where I belong

I was calling out your name
I was hoping for your attention

Diving in the water
Taking a risk

Hoping you would follow
Desiring your support

But you, you never came
You didn't show up

Were you scared of drowning?
Fear of experiencing difficulties