PvD is renowned as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career. With over 3 million albums sold worldwide, van Dyk travels around the world over 16 times each year to sold out performances internationally. 2007 alone has brought us PvD remixes of Depeche Mode’s “Martyr”, Britney Spears’ „Gimmy more“ and Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around.... Comes Around”.
PvD received a Grammy nomination in 2005 for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his original album Reflections – this marked the first time NARAS recognized this category. His original productions from Reflections have been synced into major motion pictures such as Into the Blue, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, television’s Entertainment Tonight and MTV’s Cribs, and international ad campaigns for Motorola, HBO, Land Rover, Ski Vail and most recently for Jeep. This year he won the International Dance Music Award (IDMA) for Best Euro DJ.
Previously, PvD won four IDMAs in 2006: Best Global DJ, Best NuNRG/Euro Track, Best Producer and Best Mix Compilation for The Politics of Dancing 2. In addition, PvD was voted “America’s Favorite DJ” for 2004 and 2005 by BPM Magazine and was the big winner at the 2004 Dancestar Awards, taking home 3 awards: Best International DJ, Best Event and Best Music in a Commercial (Motorola). He also won the Mexican Oscar for his soundtrack in the film Zurdo in March 2004. Paul van Dyk was voted "Best Music Maker" by DJ Magazine, received the “Best International DJ Award” at the 1999 Music Awards in London, was named "Best International DJ" by Ministry of Sound Magazine, and Mixmag elected him as “Man of the Year”.
Aside from his musical activity, Paul van Dyk has always dedicated a significant part of his life to politics and social justice: from his youth, when he fled over the Berlin Wall to the West, to his children’s charity in India’s Mumbai, and his partnership scheme with the German Red Cross to help poor children in Berlin. In 2004, PvD was the only electronic artist involved in a nationwide tour with the Rock The Vote campaign, where he joined the likes of Bono, P Diddy, the Black Eyed Peas and George Clinton in campaigning for America’s youth to sign up to vote in the presidential election. In 2006 he received Berlin’s Medal of Honor (Landesverdienstorden) in recognition of his work with Ruckenwind, a charity organization he founded dedicated to helping poor children in Berlin. He joins a distinguished list of arts and political establishment figures with this honor.
Born in Eisenhüttenstadt, East Germany, Paul van Dyk grew up in communist East Berlin. Because his community did not have a true club culture, Paul van Dyk listened to the radio where he discovered his passion for music that extended beyond Techno music – he wanted to create a different, more unique sound. In the early 1990’s Paul van Dyk was spinning regularly at various clubs in Berlin before releasing his first album 45 RPM in 1994. But it wasn’t until the release of his second album Seven Ways which catapulted him into the Top 100, followed by the release of his hit single “For An Angel,” which began to earn him praise across the globe. By the time Paul van Dyk released Out There & Back in 2000, it became clear that the Berlin-based musician had far more to offer than his signature club sets and remixes that had already defined him as one of the most influential DJs and producers of all time. His first compilation mix CD Politics of Dancing was released in 2001, followed by Global in 2003 – a DVD which illustrates his own experiences traveling the world.
Paul van Dyk created the internet radio station VONYC.com focused on the electronic dance scene.
Paul van Dyk’s touring diary remains incredibly hectic with regular globetrotting stops at major venues across the globe from New York, London, Ibiza to India, China and Singapore. In the little time remaining between all the travel, Paul van Dyk resides in Berlin where he has his own radio show “Paul van Dyk’s VONYC Sessions” which airs weekly on Area 33 on Sirius Radio on Thursday nights at 6PM ET (and rebroadcasts Saturdays at 8PM ET and Tuesdays at Midnight ET) and Soundgarden which airs every Saturday 2pm – 4pm (EST) on Fritz radio and over the internet (www.fritz.de).
For more information, please visit www.paulvandyk.com or www.myspace.com/paulvandyk.
1991
Eternity
Paul Van Dyk Lyrics
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When both my feet leave the ground
Will you be there where the skyline ends?
When I take flight
When the blackest night calls me home
Will you be there when the dream begins?
The smallest drop in the ocean
My dear, I wish I could hold you safe in my arms
From here to eternity
Alone I'll know you'll be waiting
When the moon beams lean down to kiss me
Cause your beauty burns through the darkness
Crystal and clear
From here to eternity
When I let go
When I release all my cares
Will you be there where the nightmare ends?
When I drift off
When the silver sun calls my name
Will you be there where the light begins?
The smallest drop in the ocean
Can start a wave of emotion
My dear, I wish I could hold you safe in my arms
From here to eternity
Alone I'll know you'll be waiting
When the moon beams lean down to kiss me
Cause your beauty burns through the darkness
Crystal and clear
From here to eternity
The song "Eternity" by Paul van Dyk is a poignant ballad that explores the themes of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between two people. The opening lines of the song mournfully ask if the person Van Dyk is addressing will be there when he takes flight, and if they will be waiting for him when the moon beams lean down to kiss him. The lyrics conjure up images of hopelessness and despair, as if the singer is longing for someone to be there for him when life gets tough.
The chorus is a powerful declaration of longing and love, as Van Dyk sings about his desire to hold his loved one safe in his arms from here to eternity. The bridge of the song is particularly moving, as Van Dyk sings about the power of a small drop in the ocean to start a wave of emotion, and how his dear one's beauty burns through the darkness like a beacon. The song ends with Van Dyk drifting off into the silver sun, hopeful that his loved one will still be there when he returns.
Overall, "Eternity" is a beautifully written song that captures the heartache and longing of being separated from someone you love. It's a song that speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to feel loved and supported, no matter what life throws our way.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lift off
When I start my journey
When both my feet leave the ground
When I take flight
Will you be there where the skyline ends?
Will you be my destination?
When I take flight
When I start my journey
When the blackest night calls me home
When I reach the end of my journey
Will you be there when the dream begins?
Will you be there at the start of my journey?
The smallest drop in the ocean
Something small can cause a big change
Can start a wave of emotion
Can cause a strong reaction
My dear, I wish I could hold you safe in my arms
I wish I could protect you from harm
From here to eternity
Forever
Alone I'll know you'll be waiting
Even though I'll be alone, I know you'll still be there
When the moon beams lean down to kiss me
When I look up at the moon
Cause your beauty burns through the darkness
Your beauty shines even in dark times
Crystal and clear
Pure and bright
When I let go
When I release my worries
When I release all my cares
When I let go of my worries
Will you be there where the nightmare ends?
Will you be there to comfort me when my troubles end?
When I drift off
When I fall asleep
When the silver sun calls my name
When it's time for me to leave this world
Will you be there where the light begins?
Will you be there at the start of my new journey?
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISRAEL JARED BEACHY, KEVIN DUANE YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@feler7196
Adam Young, The best, from Owl City to all the eternity.!
@virtuozotv
I'm a simple guy, I see Adam I click.
@danielsoto888
The Smallest Drop In The Ocean Can Start A Wave Of Emotion My Dear, I Wish I Could Hold You Safe In My Arms From Here To Eternity!! \o/
@guatermelon511
True owl city fans will love him forever. Yes, it is okay to reminisce about his old songs but Adam is evolving as are we. His new songs have deep meaning and it is still exactly what I expect when I turn on a track of his. Beautiful, sweet, wonderous music. Thank you Adam, for such a wonderful impact you have made on me. Can't wait to see you in OHIO!!!! I wish I could meet you.
@prima808
Pablo Escalante - Well, to be fair, this really is more of a PvD sound than Owl City.
@wry6969
wish more people saw this comment
@tehblizz
@@prima808 it's a perfect mix between the two
@johannbux4357
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@Lasolucion369
excelente music