Matthias Paul (born 16 December 1971 in Eisenhüttenstadt, Bezirk Frankfurt,… Read Full Bio ↴Matthias Paul (born 16 December 1971 in Eisenhüttenstadt, Bezirk Frankfurt, East Germany known professionally as Paul van Dyk is a German DJ, record producer and musician. His fifth original album In Between was released August 2007 and features collaborations with David Byrne and Jessica Sutta.

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.

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Heart Like An Ocean
Paul Van Dyk Lyrics

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Take away your hands
And release the pressure
There's no need for pain

Yes I'm alive still here
Move away the crowds
There is nothing more to see
The heart can go through battles

And come out ready to challenge with more
To give

A heart like an ocean
Travels wide and runs so deep
Damn but you're not out
'Cause the rise will get de cheer
A heart can go through battles
And come back ready to handle with more
To give
A heart like an ocean
Travels wide and runs so deep

Damn but you're not out
'Cause the rise will get de cheer
A heart can go through battles
And come back ready to handle with more
To give

A heart like an ocean
Travels wide and runs so deep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul van Dyk's "The Ocean" portrays a message of resilience and perseverance. The first few lines encourage the listener to let go of the pressure and pain in their lives, emphasizing the importance of taking a step back to reassess and move forward. The second stanza speaks of the heart's ability to endure battles and emerge stronger than before, ready to face new challenges with renewed vigor. It also emphasizes that just like an ocean, the heart is vast and deep, capable of overcoming any adversity it may face.

The chorus of the song, "A heart like an ocean, travels wide and runs so deep. Damn but you're not out, 'cause the rise will get de cheer", reinforces the message of perseverance and the idea that setbacks are only temporary. The metaphor of an ocean, with its vastness and unpredictability, is used to symbolize the complex and constantly adapting nature of the human heart.

Overall, the lyrics of "The Ocean" speak to the human spirit and the power of resilience in the face of challenges. It encourages listeners to let go of pain and fear, trust in their own strength, and push forward towards their goals.

Line by Line Meaning

Take away your hands
Stop trying to control and manipulate me.

And release the pressure
Stop putting unnecessary stress and strain on me.

There's no need for pain
There is no reason for me to suffer.

Yes I'm alive still here
I may have faced difficult times, but I'm still alive and standing.

Move away the crowds
Remove the distractions and unnecessary people from my life.

There is nothing more to see
There is no need for drama or spectacle.

The heart can go through battles
Despite facing challenges and heartache, the heart can remain resilient.

And come out ready to challenge with more
Having faced difficult times, I am prepared to face new challenges with strength and determination.

To give
I have strength and resilience to share with others.

A heart like an ocean
The depths of my emotions and resilience are vast and deep.

Travels wide and runs so deep
My emotions and experiences are broad and profound.

Damn but you're not out
Despite facing difficult times, I am not defeated or broken.

'Cause the rise will get de cheer
My eventual triumph will be celebrated and cheered.

A heart can go through battles
I have endured heartache and challenges, but still remain strong.

And come back ready to handle with more
My resilience allows me to face future challenges with strength and determination.

To give
I aim to share my strength and resilience with others.

A heart like an ocean
My resilience and depth of emotion are vast and profound.

Travels wide and runs so deep
My experiences and emotions are diverse and deep-rooted.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: MARK ETESON, STEPHEN LUKE MASSA, TRICIA MCTEAGUE, PAUL VAN DYK

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