Label boss of Revealed Recordings and collecting a plethora of Beatport #1’s (no less than 7 consecutive #1’s in 2013 alone), his studio output has never been more prolific or more on point. Records such as his anthemic hit ‘Spaceman’, ‘Three Triangles (Losing My Religion)’, ‘Countdown’, ‘Jumper’, alongside the hard-hitting track, ‘Apollo’ and his scorching collaboration with Dyro and Bright Lights, ‘Never Say Goodbye’, as well as his single ‘Dare You’ have become some of the biggest records over the past couple of years.
His performance at the 2013 Miami Ultra Music Festival would go on to become the stuff of legend. Clocking up a staggering 6 million views in just 8 weeks, Hardwell’s set broke all records for the most watched Ultra live broadcast during UMF with over 80,000 people watching his set via the feed.
Following on from his 2012 Tomorrowland set, which to date has received over 21 millions views on YouTube, Hardwell returned to the mainstage of Tomorrowland in 2013 where he played yet another inimitable set that took a frenzied Tomorrowland audience on a ride of a lifetime. This time the liveset amassed in excess of 1 million views in just a few days and has currently been viewed over 22 million times on YouTube; the inexorable rate at which his DJ sets are viewed by fans around the world has made him the single most in demand liveset artist in the electronic scene today.
A true festival–straddling superstar his sets have conquered arena’s at the most prestigious and crowd-pleasing of parties in the world such as Ultra Music Festival Miami, Electronic Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Electric Zoo, Creamfields, UMF Europe, Coachella, EDC London, Future Music Festival, TomorrowWorld, Global Gathering, Mysteryland, Dance Valley and various Sensations, including Amsterdam’s. While his Las Vegas residency at Hakkasan with his ‘Go Hardwell Or Go Home’ event series has cemented his position as one of the forerunning DJ stars in the US club scene.
In April 2013 Hardwell launched his most ambitious project to date when he unveiled his I Am Hardwell world tour concept at Amsterdam’s Heineken Music Hall to a 6000 capacity crowd. A spectacle of unprecedented musical vision and production detail, the entire show was broadcast live on a HD feed to 100,000’s of fans around the world and placed a solid marker to the immense popularity of Hardwell’s position within the dance community. After a hugely successful launch event, Hardwell is now on the road with worldwide travels for this new tour new concept. Spanning 6 continents the tour has seen sold-out shows in Jakarta, Singapore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Lisbon, London, Mexico City, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tel Aviv, Guatemala City, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Istanbul, Sao Paulo, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, making I Am Hardwell one of the must see shows over the past two years. Announcing the next phase of the I Am Hardwell tour, Hardwell took to the streets of New York’s for a Times Square takeover where he revealed the final chapter of the world adventure will culminate in North America with shows in Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Miami completing his mammoth journey at the world renowned Madison Square Garden in New York for what will no doubt be a spectacle finale for Hardwell’s global scaling party concept.
During the 2013 editon of Amsterdam Dance Event, Hardwell held the world premiere of his ‘I Am Hardwell’ documentary in Amsterdam’s oldest and most famous cinema, Tuschinski. The documentary provides a captivating inside-look on Hardwell’s rise. With the motto - "If you can dream it, you can do it”. The film is now being shown in selected cinemas around the world.
The rise of Hardwell as a young boy from the city of Breda into a ripened international super-heavyweight has become an inspiring tale for all. Coming full circle from a dream to reality of wanting to become the ‘#1 DJ in the World’, we can be assured that the Hardwell name, face, and brand is a force that will drive electronic dance music for years to come....
Netherlands, 2005
After a show in ibiza in 11th september 2018 he posted on facebook about an indefinite hiatus. He wants to give life some time.
Dare You
Hardwell Lyrics
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All together on this needle in the sky
Afraid of heights
And your dreams were made illegal
By the laws of lesser evil
We call I, but not tonight
I dare you to love
I dare you to run
I dare you to try
I dare you to fall
And lay on the ground
I dare you to feel
I dare you to be
You're an outline of a vision
That you had when we were children
Yesterday
You watch it fade
Let your heart be your religion
Let it break you out of this prison
You became
It's not too late
I dare you to love
I dare you to cry
I dare you to run
I dare you to try
I dare you to fall
And lay on the ground
I dare you to feel
I dare you to be
I dare you
I dare you
The song "Dare You" by Hardwell feat. Matthew Koma is a powerful and inspiring call to action to live life to the fullest and follow your dreams, despite the obstacles and fears that stand in your way. The lyrics paint a picture of a world filled with lonely and fearful people, all living on a tiny needle in the sky, afraid to take risks and pursue their passions. The singer challenges the listener to break free from this limited mindset and dare to live a life full of love, adventure, and feeling.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer describing the sense of isolation and fear that many people feel in their lives. They use the metaphor of being on a needle in the sky to convey the fragility and precariousness of our existence, and note that many of our dreams have been deemed illegal or impossible by the forces of the lesser evil. Despite all of this, the singer urges the listener to take action and dare to love, cry, run, and try, to embrace the full range of human experience.
The second verse continues this theme of breaking free from limitations and living a life of passion and purpose. The singer encourages the listener to let their heart be their religion, to follow their deepest desires and let them guide their actions. They acknowledge that it can be scary to step outside of the comfort zone and risk failure, but they remind the listener that it's never too late to make a change and start pursuing their dreams.
Overall, "Dare You" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to break free from fear and live a life of passion and purpose. Its message is particularly relevant in today's world, where many people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and feelings of hopelessness. By daring to love, cry, run, try, fall, and feel, we can reclaim our sense of purpose and reconnect with the beauty and wonder of life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're a million lonely people
We are a huge group of people who feel alone and disconnected from each other.
All together on this needle in the sky
Despite feeling alone, we are all united in our shared experience of living on this small planet floating in space.
Afraid of heights
We are scared of taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones.
And your dreams were made illegal
The things you have always wanted to do and achieve seem impossible or forbidden due to outside forces or societal norms.
By the laws of lesser evil
These forbidden dreams are seen as wrong or bad by certain standards set by society.
We call I, but not tonight
We may talk about making changes and taking risks, but we don't actually follow through and do it.
I dare you to love
I challenge you to let yourself love and be vulnerable, even if it's scary.
I dare you to cry
I challenge you to let yourself feel and express your emotions fully, even if it's uncomfortable or embarrassing.
I dare you to run
I challenge you to take action towards your goals and dreams, even if it means facing obstacles or challenges along the way.
I dare you to try
I challenge you to take a chance and attempt something new, even if it's uncertain or risky.
I dare you to fall
I challenge you to take risks and potentially fail, knowing that this is a necessary part of growth and learning.
And lay on the ground
Even if you fail, I encourage you to take a moment to rest and rejuvenate before getting back up and trying again.
I dare you to feel
I challenge you to fully experience and process your emotions, even if they are painful or difficult to confront.
I dare you to be
I challenge you to be true to yourself and embrace who you are, even if it means going against societal norms or expectations.
You're an outline of a vision
You have a vague idea or picture of what you want your life to look like, but it's not fully formed or concrete.
That you had when we were children
This vision has been with you since you were young and idealistic.
Yesterday
In the past, this vision may have seemed more achievable or certain.
You watch it fade
Over time, this vision has become less clear or attainable, and you may feel like you are losing sight of it.
Let your heart be your religion
Instead of following external rules or expectations, I encourage you to listen to your inner desires and values and let them guide your actions.
Let it break you out of this prison
By following your heart, you can break free from the constraints that have been holding you back and preventing you from achieving your goals and dreams.
You became
You have the power to take control of your life and become the person you want to be.
It's not too late
No matter how old you are or how far you feel from your goals, there is always time to make changes and pursue the life you want.
I dare you
I challenge you to take action and make changes in your life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW BAIR, ROBBERT VAN DE CORPUT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We're a million lonely people
All together on this needle, in the sky;
Afraid of heights.
And your dreams were made illegal
By the laws of lesser evil
We call life.
But not tonight.
I dare you to love;
I dare you to cry;
I dare you to run;
I dare you to try.
I dare you to fall,
And lay on the ground.
I dare you to feel;
I dare you to be here now
You're an outline of a vision
That you had when we were children,
Yesterday;
You watch it fade.
Let your heart be your religion -
Let it break you out of this prison
You became.
It's not too late.
I dare you to love
I dare you to cry;
I dare you to run;
I dare you to try;
I dare you to fall,
And lay on the ground.
I dare you to feel;
I dare you to be here now
I dare you...
I dare you...
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@CzechRiot
"And your dreams were made illegal by the laws of lesser evil we call life"... that's an excellent line.
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Yeah this is a SUPER INSPIRATIONAL song. A lot of deep lines in this song. Makes you think...lol!
@karlabro8587
i think thats negative cause life is not evil its filled with beautiful things....
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lez broh you're too naive, oh young one.