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
For an Angel 09
Paul Van Dyk Lyrics
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If you saw it closely, you'd see the scars, oh yeah
But all the things you showed me
Make me feel so holy, that's what you are
And I feel it coming, you're in my, my mind
Everything that we're doing
Feels right, oh, I love the way that you're moving
Lose you right now
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms
Don't let go, no, just hold me again
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms
'Cause you know I feel whole on your skin
Take me in your arms
Take me in your arms
Take me in your arms
You're taking all my feelings
Wide awake and dreaming, I found it all, oh yeah
I'm living in the moment
With you's where my home is, can't get enough
And I feel it coming, you're in my, my mind
Everything that we're doing
Feels right, oh, I love the way that you're moving
You're my limelight, I don't wanna lose you right now
Lose you right now
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms
Don't let go, no, just hold me again
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms
'Cause you know I feel whole on your skin
Take me in your arms
Take me in your arms
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms
Don't let go, no, just hold me again
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms
'Cause you know I feel whole on your skin
Take me in your arms
The lyrics in Paul van Dyk's song "For an Angel 09" express feelings of emotional vulnerability and a yearning for connection. The singer describes how their heart has been lonely and bears scars from past hurts. However, their perspective changes when they meet someone who reveals new experiences and emotions to them. This person makes them feel "holy" and fulfilled. The singer is overwhelmed by their attraction to this person, and they express the desire to be held and to stay connected to them. They are grateful to have found a home with this person, where they can live in the moment and feel complete.
The repetition of the phrase "take me in your arms" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's longing for closeness and physical touch. The use of the present tense ("I'm living in the moment," "Everything that we're doing feels right") suggests that this connection is currently happening, and the singer doesn't want to lose it. The repeated lyrics "you're my limelight" and "take me in your arms" convey the intensity of the singer's attraction and desire for this person. Ultimately, the song communicates the desire for connection and the profound impact another person can have on one's emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart was way too lonely
I was very lonely and unhappy
If you saw it closely, you'd see the scars, oh yeah
If you looked closely at me, you would see all the pain and hurt I've been through
But all the things you showed me
But the things you have done for me
Make me feel so holy, that's what you are
Make me feel pure and special like an angel, which is what you are to me
And I feel it coming, you're in my, my mind
I can sense that you are on my mind and I am thinking of you
Everything that we're doing
Everything we do together
Feels right, oh, I love the way that you're moving
Feels perfect, I adore the way you act and behave
You're my limelight, I don't wanna lose you right now
You are the center of my attention, I don't want to lose you at this moment
Take me in your arms, take me in your arms
Hold me tightly, embrace me
Don't let go, no, just hold me again
Don't release me, hold me again
'Cause you know I feel whole on your skin
Because I feel complete and fulfilled when I am close to you
You're taking all my feelings
You are taking all my emotions and thoughts
Wide awake and dreaming, I found it all, oh yeah
I am awake but it feels like I'm dreaming because I have found everything I need (love, joy, etc.)
I'm living in the moment
I am enjoying the present and not worrying about the future or past
With you's where my home is, can't get enough
I feel like I belong with you, I cannot get enough of you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Tidebrink, Paul Van Dyk, Tobias Topic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@willienel4906
Anyone listening in 2042?
@SuperLoko503
I will watch
@Lecoqqi
Only 18 years to go to know if I do, I'll let you know. I think I will listen to this I guess, such a great track ❤
@erikguzman_
Yes sirrrr
@boaustad1644
Nah i heard it first time in 2067 been my number 1 since...
@armilangstrom
Yes lets go🗣️‼️
@jamiebrowne5161
2024, who’s still listening to this beauty✌️✌️✌️
@Nikowalker007
It’s a timeless electronic classic 🔥
@jhaybustamante4431
right here right now
@pryme5837
Love to all of you ❤