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
All The Way
Paul van Dyk Lyrics
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Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Hey ??? you're more beautiful
Then everyone under having sex
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
(You like my ??? is)
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
(Lying to this)
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
(And when ???)
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
(Can feel my heart pure)
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Hold me don't let go now, hold me I know your love
You are all I need love, every time I see you
I fall in love with you, I fall in love with you (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh)
I fall in love with you, I fall in love with you (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh)
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Hold me don't let go now, hold me I know your love
You are all I need love, every time I see you
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Hold me don't let go now, hold me I know your love
You are all I need love, every time I see you
I fall in love with you (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh...)
The lyrics to Paul van Dyk's "All the Way" featuring Tyler Michaud and Fisher speak of a love that is all-consuming and fierce in its passion. The first stanza of the song is a repetition of "oh"s that don't have any clear meaning, but seem to set a tone of intense emotion. The lyrics later describe the object of the singer's affection as being "more beautiful than everyone under having sex," which is a hyperbolic comparison meant to underscore just how much the singer values their love interest.
The chorus of the song is a plea to be loved completely and fully. The lyrics repeat "Take me all the way love" and "Love me all the way now," emphasizing a desire for a love that is all-encompassing and never-ending. The singer asks to be held and reassured of their partner's love, and proclaims that they fall in love with the person every time they see them.
Overall, the lyrics to "All the Way" convey a sense of urgency and intensity when it comes to love. The singer seems to be all in, wanting their love to be all-consuming and never-ending.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Repetitive vocalization to set the tone and atmosphere of the song
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Continuation of the repetitive vocalization to maintain the ambiance of the song
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Further continuation of the repetitive vocalization to establish consistency in the song
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Sustained repetition of the vocalization to keep the rhythm of the song
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Continued repetition of the vocalization to emphasize the mood of the song
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Ongoing repetition of the vocalization to maintain the energy of the song
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Continuation of the repetitive vocalization to keep the engagement of the listeners
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Unending repetition of the vocalization to create a trance-like effect on the audience
Hey ??? you're more beautiful
Addressing an anonymous person, the singer praises their beauty
Then everyone under having sex
Comparing the beauty of the addressed person to those engaging in sexual activities
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Repetition of the introductory vocalization to reintroduce the song's theme
(You like my ??? is)
Ambiguous statement that is difficult to extract any specific meaning from
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Repetition of the introductory vocalization to continue building the atmosphere of the song
(Lying to this)
Ambiguous statement that is open to interpretation with no clear meaning
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Repetition of the introductory vocalization to maintain the energy of the song
(And when ???)
Ambiguous statement that offers no clear interpretation or understanding
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Repetition of the introductory vocalization to uphold the rhythm of the song
(Can feel my heart pure)
Statement insinuating strong romantic feelings that evoke pure emotions
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Requesting the love interest to take the singer all the way in terms of commitment and emotions
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Asking the love interest to love the singer fully and completely at that moment in time
Hold me don't let go now, hold me I know your love
Requesting the love interest to hold the singer tightly as a sign of affection and commitment
You are all I need love, every time I see you
Expressing that the singer needs the love interest to feel complete and happy, and that the love interest's presence is enough
I fall in love with you, I fall in love with you (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh)
Reiterating the strong feelings of love that the singer has for the love interest
I fall in love with you, I fall in love with you (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh)
Continued expression of the deep, romantic love that the singer has for the love interest
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Reaffirming the request for the love interest to take the singer all the way in terms of emotional commitment
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Restating the request for the love interest to love the singer wholeheartedly in the present moment
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Repeating the desire for the love interest to take the singer all the way in terms of love and commitment
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Echoing the previous line by reiterating the need for the love interest's full love and commitment at that moment in time
Hold me don't let go now, hold me I know your love
Further expression of the desire for the love interest to hold the singer tightly as a sign of affection and love
You are all I need love, every time I see you
Re-emphasizing the need for the love interest to feel complete and happy with the love interest's presence
Take me all the way love, take me all the way love
Repeating the request for the love interest to take the singer all the way in terms of emotional commitment
Love me all the way now, take me all the way love
Reiterating the earlier request for the love interest to love the singer fully and completely at that moment in time
Hold me don't let go now, hold me I know your love
Repeating the desire for the love interest to hold the singer tightly as a show of affection and commitment
You are all I need love, every time I see you
Restating the importance of the love interest's presence in the singer's life to feel complete and happy
I fall in love with you (oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh...)
Final expression of the deep, romantic love that the singer has for the love interest
Contributed by Sadie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eneri
Paul is most incredible musician! If only he knew how we love, admire him for so many reasons!!
James Albert
What a track! Tyler Michaud is musical genius
Tran Vu
This always reminds me of the past 2 years living in Chichester, England. I would always listen to this song while walking to Sainsbury's superstore. Peaceful time
Erika Barber
I think people forget how incredibly HOT this song really is! Turn it up and turn it on!!! 🌋♨🚨🔥Hit replay!!
ericgelders
No, we don't Erika 💜😀! This is why I have a replay plugin in my web browser have installed 😉
Erika Barber
@ericgelders 🖤🖤🖤✔💯
#memories
Jen JustJen
I can't stop listening to this.. :) Excellent !
GostHek Gamer
Muito Bom ^-^
mauriciogv93
Really nice to find this background info about the song! I fell in love with it the second i heard it and it quickly became my favorite on the album.
Diego Rodríguez Pech
amazing song! . you can feel the beats