When he was a little boy DJ Laidback Luke used to love Mozart and Beethoven. Ever since he's tried to transmit the sounds of these composers into his music. He was voted #17 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ list in 2010.
Laidback Luke grew up in The Netherlands and made his name as a graffiti artist before turning to making music. He has worked with artists such as David Guetta, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Junior Sanchez and played throughout Europe and North America as well as shows in Japan and Ibiza. He has released two studio albums: Psyched Up (1998) and Electronic Satisfaction (2002) as well as a successful mix album, Windmill Skill (2003). In 2003, van Scheppingen did a remix of the Daft Punk song "Crescendolls" for the duo's poorly-received remix album Daft Club.
Till Tonight
Laidback Luke Lyrics
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Kept me locked underground but
Now I finally found the way to freedom
I've been saving up all my strength for this very day
And now that I'm standing at the gate
Open up your arms
And spread them wide
I've been waiting for you all my life
Counting down the minutes till tonight
Open up you heart
And let me in
Let the love finally begin
Cause I've been waiting for you all my life
Counting down every minute until tonight
The lyrics to Laidback Luke's song "Till Tonight" present a story of emotional release and a longing for connection. The song starts out with the singer feeling trapped and weighed down, but they have finally found a way to break free and are standing at the door - presumably, the door to their loved one's home. They are calling out for the person to open up their arms and embrace them, to let them know that they are finally free and nothing can hold them back now. The singer declares that they have been waiting for this person all their life and are counting down the minutes until they can be together, finally experiencing the love they have been longing for.
This song is about the immense joy and relief that comes with finding someone who understands and supports you. The opening lines suggest a previous history of feeling trapped or stuck, but the lyrics show that the singer has been able to find a way out of this situation and is now ready to embrace their loved one. The idea of counting down the minutes also adds a sense of urgency and anticipation to the song, as though the two lovers have been kept apart for far too long and finally have the chance to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
You kept me pinned down
I was held back and restrained in the past
Kept me locked underground but
I was trapped and confined in a situation
Now I finally found the way to freedom
I have finally found a way to escape and be free
I've been saving up all my strength for this very day
I have been holding back my energy and effort for this moment
And now that I'm standing at the gate
I have arrived at my destination and ready to enter
Open up your arms
Welcome me into your life
And spread them wide
Show me your complete openness and love
Nothing's gonna hold me back this time
I am determined and unstoppable now
I've been waiting for you all my life
I have been looking for the right person for a long time
Counting down the minutes till tonight
I am eagerly waiting for the moment when we can be together
Open up your heart
Let me see the real you
And let me in
Allow me to be a part of your life
Let the love finally begin
Let us start our romantic relationship
Cause I've been waiting for you all my life
I have been searching for the right person forever
Counting down every minute until tonight
I am eagerly anticipating the moment when we can be together
Contributed by Hudson G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.