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
I Don
Paul van Dyk Lyrics
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And the last thing I think about
You're the reason that I'm alive
You're what I can't live without
You're what I can't live without
You never give up
When I'm falling apart
And you're quick to forgive
When I make a mistake
You love me in the blink of an eye
I don't deserve your love
But you give it to me anyway
Can't get enough
You're everything I need
And when I walk away
Take off running and come right after me
It's what you do
And I don't deserve you
You're the light inside my eyes
Give me a reason to keep trying
Give me more than I could dream
And you bring me to my knees
You bring me to my knees
Your heart is gold and how am I the one
That you've chosen to love
I still can't believe that you're right next to me
After all that I've done
I don't deserve your love
But you give it to me anyway
Can't get enough
You're everything I need
And when I walk away
Take off running and come right after me
It's what you do
And I don't deserve you
The lyrics to Paul Van Dyk's song "I Don't Deserve You" featuring Plumb speak of a relentless love that the singer cannot comprehend or fathom. The song's opening lines describe the person as the first face that they see and the last thing they think about, which indicates that this person is of paramount importance in their life. The singer goes ahead to depict the individual as the reason they are alive, and that they cannot picture life without them, making them indispensable.
The chorus is the crux of the song, where the singer admits that they do not deserve the other person and their love, yet the love is offered to them anyway. Additionally, the person is everything they need and wants, and they can't get enough of that love.
The second verse continues to describe the other person's traits as someone who is ever-present when things fall apart, forgives quickly, is quick to love, and is light inside the singer's eyes. Moreover, this person inspires the individual, gives them a reason to keep trying, and exceeding more than they could envision. Despite knowing all these things, the singer still cannot fathom why they are the one chosen to be loved by this person after everything they have done.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the first face that I see
You are the primary source of joy and happiness in my life, the first person I want to see every morning.
And the last thing I think about
Your presence and the love that you have for me is constantly on my mind, and the last thing I think about before drifting off to sleep.
You're the reason that I'm alive
Your presence in my life is what keeps me going, and gives me the motivation to thrive and push myself.
You're what I can't live without
Your love is the one thing I can't imagine living without or replacing in any way.
You never give up
You are always there for me, no matter what happens in our lives together.
When I'm falling apart
You are my rock and my support when I feel like everything is falling apart.
Your arms are always open wide
You are always willing to hold me and comfort me when life gets tough, no matter what.
And you're quick to forgive
You are always quick to forgive me when I make mistakes, and I'm grateful for the space you create for me in this way.
When I make a mistake
Since I'm human, and bound to make mistakes, the love you offer during such moments helps me find my way back on track.
You love me in the blink of an eye
Your love for me is always instant and unwavering.
I don't deserve your love
I know my faults and feel that I do not deserve the vast love you extend to me.
But you give it to me anyway
Despite feeling like I don't deserve your love, your love remains consistent and unconditional.
Can't get enough
I feel I can never get enough of the love you have for me.
You're everything I need
All my needs are fulfilled by you as you are everything I require in my life.
And when I walk away
Sometimes life may urge me to move away, and our relationship could hit a snag.
Take off running and come right after me
No matter the situation, you put incredible effort to ensure that we remain together and intact, even if it means running after me.
It's what you do
It's your character, and it comes from a place of love and commitment.
You're the light inside my eyes
You bring happiness and light into my life, allowing me to see things with a sense of hopefulness and optimism.
Give me a reason to keep trying
Your love instills confidence and leads me on a route of continued growth and self-improvement.
Give me more than I could dream
You have given me more in life than I could've imagined or even asked for.
And you bring me to my knees
Your love and the way you cherish me send me into moments of sheer gratitude and humility.
Your heart is gold and how am I the one
Your pure and kind heart is something so special, and it's something that could have gone to anyone.
That you've chosen to love
Out of many, you chose me to give your love, and I am incredibly grateful for that.
I still can't believe that you're right next to me
I am so blessed to have you by my side, and it's something I never take for granted.
After all that I've done
I acknowledge my past mistakes and shortcomings and find it a surprise that you still extend love to me.
Lyrics © ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matt Bronleewe, Tiffany Arbuckle, Paul Van Dyke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bruno Díaz
Una de las canciones más hermosas del Dios Paul Van Dyk 👏👌
Erika Barber
Who would not love to drive down the road with Paul van Dyk , listening to this song? I love the look on his face, in his eyes, when he's letting go of her and he realizes she's gone. Such emotion. This song grows deeper every time I play it...
Tainá Dutra
Você é a razão pela qual estou vivo Você é aquilo sem o qual não posso viver!!! <3
Bogi_jb
so underrated song, Paul is a genious, one of my favourite track
Petar Davkov
Cant describe what i feel when i listen to this track ... Thank you PVD for making such a beautiful music :)
Darian Kinsella
I love it when people remix or put techno to her voice. Great song!
Israel Galindo
JUST AMAZING... breathtaking... thank you for such a great track!!!! Love Plumb and PVD
redknight801
Truly one of the best emotionally driven trance tracks I have heard in a long time, this has "instant classic" written ALL over it.
Keri Tsigolis
PVD was always number one with Tiesto and although they have changed their style to what I'm not too keen on, I still have the biggest respect for both and this track is a turn around. I love it! I have For An Angel tattooed on me so much respect for PVD!
Sebastian Henry
The music industry changes, and regardless of genre he's putting out gold.