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
in between
Paul van Dyk Lyrics
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I'm stuck in a place where I don't want to be.
Old friends houses, where they once lived,
cuz they all grew up and I couldn't forgive.
Why should i spend time in the past, trying to flip that hourglass?
I can't help but feel betrayed, familiar streets that just aren't the same.
Nothing stayed to see me through.
Everything changed, now I must too.
We found new things and no longer could agree.
Grew so distant, parted ways, while I'm still left thinking of the days.
But why should i spend time in the past, trying to flip that hourglass?
I can't make new memories with all the same sceneries.
This place has nothing except all the promises that were not kept
(Because) when we treid to relive it all came out wrong,
wasn't the same so we chose to move along.
Still have stories from the days taht shaped us all in so many ways.
Looking back we realize some of the best times of our lives
The lyrics of Paul van Dyk's song "In Between" reflect the feeling of being stuck in the past while life continues to move forward. The singer is reminiscing about how things used to be and feeling like everything has changed. The reference to old friends' houses and the line "why should I spend time in the past, trying to flip that hourglass?" exemplify this sense of nostalgia and the feeling of being left behind. The singer goes on to say that there is nothing left for them in this place except for unfulfilled promises, but they still hold onto memories of the past.
The song goes beyond mere reminiscing, however, as it discusses the disconnect that can arise when people grow apart. The lines "We found new things and no longer could agree. Grew so distant, parted ways, while I'm still left thinking of the days" highlight the difficulty that can come with outgrowing friendships, especially when only one party is ready to move on. Despite the pain of this situation, the singer recognizes that dwelling on the past will not create new memories or bring back what was lost. The final lines, "Looking back we realize some of the best times of our lives," offer a bittersweet reminder that while the past cannot be revisited, it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems my youth has outgrown me,
I feel like I'm not the same person I used to be when I was younger.
I'm stuck in a place where I don't want to be.
I feel trapped in a familiar place that I've outgrown.
Old friends' houses, where they once lived,
I find myself revisiting the homes of old friends where we used to spend our time together.
cuz they all grew up and I couldn't forgive.
I feel left behind and resentful that my friends have moved on without me.
Why should I spend time in the past, trying to flip that hourglass?
I question why I bother dwelling in the past and trying to relive old memories.
I can't help but feel betrayed, familiar streets that just aren't the same.
I feel a sense of loss and betrayal as I realize that the places I once knew so well have changed.
Nothing stayed to see me through.
Everything I used to rely on has disappeared, leaving me feeling lost and alone.
Everything changed, now I must too.
I come to terms with the fact that I need to let go of the past and move on with my life.
Just progression? I could not see?
At first, I struggled to understand why things were changing and felt like it was all happening too quickly.
We found new things and no longer could agree.
As my friends and I grew apart, we started to develop different interests and opinions.
Grew so distant, parted ways, while I'm still left thinking of the days.
As my friends and I grew apart, we slowly began to drift away from each other, leaving me longing for the good old days.
But why should I spend time in the past, trying to flip that hourglass?
Again, I question why I waste time trying to recapture a time that has already passed.
I can't make new memories with all the same sceneries.
I realize that in order to make new memories, I need to experience new things and explore new places.
This place has nothing except all the promises that were not kept
As I look around, I see nothing but broken promises and unfulfilled dreams in the place where I grew up.
(Because) when we tried to relive it all came out wrong,
Whenever my friends and I tried to recapture the good old days, it always felt forced and never quite lived up to our expectations.
wasn't the same so we chose to move along.
We came to accept that things had changed and chose to move on with our lives.
Still have stories from the days that shaped us all in so many ways.
Despite everything, I still cherish the memories and experiences that made me who I am today.
Looking back we realize some of the best times of our lives
As I reflect on the past, I realize that some of the happiest times of my life were spent with the friends who have now moved on.
Writer(s): Paul van Dyk Copyright: Sights And Sounds Publishing A Division Of Pa
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patrick Stocks
It seems my youth has outgrouwn me
I’m stuck in a place where I don’t want to be
Old friends houses 🏘 where they once lived
Cuz they all grew up and I couldn’t forgive
Why should I spend time in the past, trying to flip that hourglass?
I can’t help but feel betrayed, familiar streets that just aren’t the same
Nothing stayed to see me through
Everything changed, now I must too
Just progression? I could not see?
We found new things and no longer could agree
Grew so distant, parted ways, while I’m still left thinking of the days
But why should I spend time in the past, trying to flip that hourglass?
I can’t make new memories with all the same sceneries
This place has nothing except all the promises that were not kept
(Because) whey we treid to relive it all came out wrong 😑
Wasn’t the same so we chose to move along
Still have stories from the days taht shaped us all in so many ways
Looking back we realize some of the best times of our lives
Sargent Green
Toque característico del maestro Paul van Dyk cuyas canciones te hacen sentir diversas emociones y sensaciones al mismo tiempo. Sublime!
Carlos Slim
I wish there was a longer version of this! There needs to be a longer version of this!!!
Tiar Salah Eddine
There is , I have it in his album.
You cand find some in youtube but they're kind of unofficial if you want my opinion.
Dime Nikolovski
Can you post link from extended version of this :) cheers mate
Carlos Slim
@Tiar Salah Eddine yes please!!
Dime Nikolovski
I love this track so much , i dont know if there is extended version of this :)
Dean Gurvitz
One of the best pieces on this amazing album...
1986trance
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES TRACKS :) PVD,TIESTO,ARMIN,ATB are GOD'S
Дмитрий Симонов
That’s why I love music!
Thanks Paul! I’m never forget you!
Galvanizer
Best track on this album!