Steve Aoki, the DJ/Producer, grew up in Newport Beach, CA, and went to coll… Read Full Bio ↴Steve Aoki, the DJ/Producer, grew up in Newport Beach, CA, and went to college at UCSB. In his early 20s, he founded his own label, Dim Mak Records, in 1996. The label has released music by other electro house artists such as Datsik, Infected Mushroom, Dada Life, Zeds Dead, his own collaboration with Tiësto, MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, Felix Cartal and Mustard Pimp, as well as by Bloc Party, Battles, The Kills, The Gossip, Klaxons, Scanners, Whitey, and Mystery Jets to name a few. The label has released over 250 records so far.

Aoki's debut mix album, Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles was released in January 2008.[6] He also had an Essential Mix that aired on BBC Radio 1 on August 2, 2008.

Aoki's latest solo album, "Wonderland" was released January 2012 and features guest vocalists and musicians LMFAO, Kid Cudi, Travis Barker, Will.I.AM aka Zuper Blahq, Wynter Gordon, Rivers Cuomo, Lil Jon, Chiddy Bang, Lovefoxxx of CSS, Big John former guitarist of the punk band The Exploited, and others.

Aoki has also been busy in the studio collaborating with other fellow producer friends and thus far has released singles with The Bloody Beetroots, Armand Van Helden of Duck Sauce, Afrojack, Laidback Luke, Tai, Sidney Samson, Tiesto. In his interviews, Twitter feed or from his YouTube channel, he has shown teasers or has discussed doing future collaborations with Diplo, Knife Party, Datsik, Chris Lake, Rune, Iggy Azalea, Angger Dimas, and Dirtyphonics.

He has remixed many artists and bands, including Jackson 5, Drake, Kanye West, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Mike Posner, Girls Generation, All American Rejects, Refused, The Killers, Bassnectar, Lenny Kravitz, Bloc Party, Snoop Dogg, Robin Thicke, S.P.A., Kid Cudi, Chester French and Peaches.

Through relentless touring he gained huge support from colleges. Performing an average of 250 shows a year, he has recently started touring with production via bus tours like the spring 2012 Deadmeat Tour he headlined over 55 cities in 60 dates across the United States and Canada.

In March 2010 Aoki released "I'm In The House", a collaboration with Zuper Blahq—alter-ego of The Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am. The song charted at #29 in the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release.

In May 2006, Aoki became a board member for MC5 bassist Michael Davis' Music Is Revolution Foundation,[9] a non-profit organization that provides music education support within public schools.

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Holding Up the World
Steve Aoki Lyrics

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I'm holding up the world, I won't let you fall
I won't let you break, I'll pay for your mistakes
I'm holding up the world, you won't feel a thing
I can take the burn blistering my skin

Holding up the world, the walls are crashing down
Nothing really matters but I see clearly now
I won't let it go, long as I still breathe

I'm spreading out my wings, I'm holding up the world
I'm holding up the world, I'm holding up the world
1, 2, 3, woo

I'm holding up the world, I'll learn to love again
I'm holding up the world, my tears will make the rain never be the same
I'm holding up the world, I won't make a sound
I'd do it all for you, never going down

Holding up the world, sweat and tears and fight
Angels I see coming, why follow the night?
I won't let it go, long as I still breathe
I'm spreading out my wings, I'm holding up the world
I'm holding up the world, I'm holding up the world
1, 2, 3, woo

You and me, we're holding up the world
Holding up the world, holding up the world

You and me, we're holding up the world
Holding up the world, holding up the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Aoki feat. Harrison & Albin Myers's song Holding Up the World is about someone who is supporting and protecting their loved one, no matter what difficulties they may face. The singer is proclaiming that they will hold up the world for their beloved, offering comfort and strength in moments of vulnerability. The singer is willing to make sacrifices and face pain, but they won't let their loved one fall. They see things more clearly now and believe that nothing else matters. They will fight and sweat to keep holding up their world.

The lyrics of this song are empowering and demonstrate a deep sense of commitment and loyalty. The message of the song is that we can always support and protect the ones we love, and we should be willing to take on any challenge that comes our way. The repetition of the phrase "holding up the world" reinforces the importance of taking care of our loved ones and reminds us that we all have the ability to be a source of strength for others.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm holding up the world, I won't let you fall
I am providing support and promise to prevent you from experiencing failure or harm.

I won't let you break, I'll pay for your mistakes
I promise to prevent you from reaching a point of collapse, and I will take responsibility for any mistakes that result in negative consequences.

I'm holding up the world, you won't feel a thing
I am carrying the weight of the world, but I will not allow you to feel any of the burdens or struggles that come with it.

I can take the burn blistering my skin
Despite the challenges and difficulties that come with carrying the weight of the world, I am strong enough to endure the pain and damage it may cause me.

Holding up the world, the walls are crashing down
Despite the overwhelming obstacles and challenges that are crashing down around me, I am still holding up the world and remaining steadfast in my support for others.

Nothing really matters but I see clearly now
Despite the chaos and confusion of the world, I have a clear and focused perspective that helps me prioritize what truly matters (supporting and helping others).

I won't let it go, long as I still breathe
I will not relinquish my support and commitment to helping others as long as I am alive and able to make a difference.

I'm spreading out my wings, I'm holding up the world
I am expanding my capabilities and using all of my strength and power to carry the weight of the world and continue providing support for others.

1, 2, 3, woo
This is simply a lyric used for rhythm and beat purposes, with no inherent meaning or message.

I'll learn to love again
Despite any past heartbreak or pain, I still have the capacity to love and will continue opening my heart to others.

My tears will make the rain never be the same
My emotional struggles and hardships have the power to transform and reshape the world in a positive way, creating a new, refreshed environment for all.

I won't make a sound
Despite any challenges or obstacles, I will not complain or make excuses, but rather tackle them with strength and determination.

I'd do it all for you, never going down
I am committed to providing unwavering support and staying strong and resilient in my efforts to help others, no matter the cost.

Holding up the world, sweat and tears and fight
Even when it requires immense effort, struggle, and tears, I remain committed to holding up the weight of the world and supporting those around me.

Angels I see coming, why follow the night?
Despite any darkness or negative influences, I remain confident in the power of goodness and the support of others (who I see as angelic) to guide me towards positivity and success.

You and me, we're holding up the world
Together, we can share the weight of the world and support one another, making it easier to carry the load and fight through any struggles that come our way.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE AOKI, ALBIN NILS WAGEMYR, HARRISON MANLEY-SHAW

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