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
White Lies
Paul Van Dyk Lyrics
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I'm being pulled into the fire of intoxic flame
I'm too close
And there's a good chance that I won't get away
And I needed going into the daylight
And I'm looking for it into the night
Then I think about it and I can't live without it
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
Don't go
I tell myself that I'm not really hooked on you
But I know
If I stay then your use will become abuse
When I'm trying not to break the fever
And the medicine you just won't take
Then I think about it and I can't live without it
You're telling me that, that's alright
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
The lyrics of Paul van Dyk's "White Lies" describe a person who is attracted to someone who constantly tells lies, yet remains addicted to their charm and intoxicating influence. The song begins with the singer acknowledging they are getting too close to this person, who is like an "intoxicating flame." Despite realizing they should be looking for an escape from this dangerous situation, they find themselves addicted to the person's white lies, which come with a champagne toast.
The singer is aware that they are being lied to, but they cannot resist the temptation of this person's false charm. The line "I'm trying not to break the fever and the medicine you just won't take" suggests that the singer has attempted to end the relationship but has been unsuccessful. They remain drawn to the rush of being with someone who is constantly feeding them lies, like a drug that has become a part of them.
The chorus is a repeated desire to know if the singer is truly addicted to the white lies or if it's just a passing fancy. It captures the idea that the singer's attraction to this person is both intense and ambiguous. The song ends with a plea from the singer to stay, as they struggle with their addiction to white lies and their longing for this person's presence in their life.
Overall, "White Lies" is a powerful exploration of the human heart and its tendency to seek out unhealthy relationships. It captures the struggle between the mind and the heart, as the singer tries to reconcile their desire for this person with the reality of their lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh oh
I'm being pulled into the fire of intoxic flame
I'm too close
And there's a good chance that I won't get away
I'm in trouble because I'm drawn to your dangerous allure. I feel like I'm in too deep and there might not be a way out.
And I needed going into the daylight
And I'm looking for it into the night
Then I think about it and I can't live without it
You're telling me that, that's alright
I try to escape from you during the day, but at night I can't resist your pull. Even when I realize that you're not good for me, you convince me that it's okay.
Don't go
I tell myself that I'm not really hooked on you
But I know
If I stay then your use will become abuse
I try to convince myself that I'm not addicted to you, but I know that if I don't leave you, you'll keep using me until I'm destroyed.
When I'm trying not to break the fever
And the medicine you just won't take
Then I think about it and I can't live without it
You're telling me that, that's alright
Even when I try to resist your pull, you refuse to change. Despite knowing that you're not good for me, you still convince me that it's okay.
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
I can't resist your lies and seduction, despite knowing that it's hurting me. I wonder if I'm addicted to the false promises you make.
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
I feel like I'm in too deep, but I still can't resist your lies and seduction. I need to know if my addiction to your promises is pointless and vain.
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
My addiction to your false promises is starting to hurt me, but I still can't break free. I need to know if my attachment to you is worthless and meaningless.
Can't get enough, can't get enough
When you're telling me the white lies, champagne
It's getting rough and I wanna know
If I'm addicted to your white lies in vain
I'm addicted to your sweet lies and promises, even though I know they're hurting me. I need to know if it's worth trying to break free from you.
Lyrics © NATOARTS LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JENNIFER MERLE KARR, ALEXANDER PERLS ROUSMANIERE, PAUL VAN DYK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TuzaBona
UNDERRATED AF!!! I say it again: I hope she'll do more solo despite the reunion
@burnthemass10
so glad this album is up on YT, much love PVD! this song is still at the fucking top, my favorite DJ for so long now!
@bvdatech1
PVD is the best!
@rogeriosousa9474
Eu ate hoje amo a batida dessa música.
Eu aml a energia que ela tem
PVD é realmente um ótimo DJ
Essa música no volume máximo! 😁
@alfredoguerrero487
No puedo creer que tantos años desde que salió este hit (「`・ω・)「
@cristianlondono608
Esa guitarra y la voz... 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽...
@Grupoaplsolucionesinformaticas
Excelente beat
@sevenwilliams3485
LOVE IT!!!
@luiizpartyrock
Masterpiece!
@RJ986S
I've been a PVD fan since 1997. Normally I'm fine with remixes, but, imho, this song is all about the vocals. I mean, I literally get high on the vocals here. That's why I prefer a straight-up approach. Non-expanded, non-stop vocals, in your face, and on full blast. Thanks, Paul, for this great song; and thanks, Jessica, for the scintillating vocals!