Tijs Michiel Verwest, known professionally as Tiësto, is a Dutch DJ and mus… Read Full Bio ↴Tijs Michiel Verwest, known professionally as Tiësto, is a Dutch DJ and music producer from Breda. He was voted "the Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mix magazine in a 2010/2011 poll amongst fans. In 2013, he was voted by DJ Mag readers as the "best DJ of the last 20 years". He is also regarded as the "Godfather of EDM" by many sources.

In 1997, he founded the label Black Hole Recordings with Arny Bink, where he released the Magik and In Search of Sunrise CD series. Tiësto met producer Dennis Waakop Reijers in 1998; the two have worked together extensively since then.

From 1998 to 2000, Tiësto collaborated with Ferry Corsten under the name Gouryella. His 2000 remix of Delerium's "Silence" featuring Sarah McLachlan exposed him to more mainstream audiences. In 2001, he released his first solo album, In My Memory, which gave him several major hits that launched his career. He was voted World No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine in its annual Top 100 DJs readership poll consecutively for three years from 2002 to 2004.

Just after releasing his second studio album Just Be he performed live at the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Athens, the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympics. In April 2007 Tiësto launched his radio show Tiësto's Club Life on Radio 538 in the Netherlands and released his third studio album Elements of Life. The album reached number one on the Belgian album chart as well on Billboard Top Electronic Albums in the U.S. and received a nomination for a Grammy Award in 2008. Tiësto released his fourth studio album Kaleidoscope in October 2009, followed by A Town Called Paradise in June 2014. He won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remixed version of John Legend's hit "All of Me" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Blessed
Tiësto Lyrics

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At the first sight of rays of light I hear the birds sing
It's a sign he's given me every thing will be OK
Sometimes when I wake up
And I'm wondering how my life would have been if I didn't sing
I get a little stressed out every now and then
But problems come and problems go when I'm around him
Blessed in the morning
Blessed in the evening

And again I realize the reason why I sing

At the first sight of rays of light I hear the birds sing
It's a sign he's given me every thing will be OK
Sometimes when I wake up
And I'm wondering how my life would have been if I didn't sing
I get a little stressed out every now and then
But problems come and problems go when I'm around him
Blessed in the morning
Blessed in the evening
And again I realize the reason why I sing

Blessed, blessed, blessed, blessed, blessed
Blessed, blessed, blessed, blessed, blessed
I need ya
Oh yeah
Every time
Always
I'm blessed

So blessed
So blessed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Blessed" by Tiësto touch on themes of gratitude and inner peace. The song opens with the singer finding solace in the sound of birds chirping at dawn, suggesting that nature has a calming effect on them. The singer acknowledges that they have worries and stresses, but when they are in the presence of their higher power, their problems seem to disappear.

The repetition of the word "blessed" throughout the song serves as a reminder that the singer is grateful for everything they have in life, and that they feel fortunate to have a sense of purpose and direction. The lyrics suggest that it is through music and faith that the singer finds meaning in life and is able to navigate the ups and downs that come their way.

Overall, "Blessed" is a celebration of life's simple pleasures and a reminder to appreciate what one has rather than lamenting what they lack. It imparts a message of hope and reminds the listener that even in the darkest of times, there is always something to be grateful for.

Line by Line Meaning

At the first sight of rays of light I hear the birds sing
I feel optimistic and hopeful when I see the first light of day and hear the birds singing, as it's a message of assurance from the divine power that everything will be alright.

It's a sign he's given me every thing will be OK
The signs that I see every day are God's way of telling me that everything will be okay in the end.

Sometimes when I wake up
Occasionally, when I wake up in the morning

And I'm wondering how my life would have been if I didn't sing
I ponder about how different my life would have been if I hadn't chosen to pursue my passion for singing.

I get a little stressed out every now and then
I occasionally feel anxiety and worry about things in my life.

But problems come and problems go when I'm around him
When I'm with God, I feel like my problems aren't as daunting and I'm able to overcome them with ease.

Blessed in the morning
I feel fortunate and grateful when I wake up in the morning.

Blessed in the evening
I also feel blessed and content when I retire to bed at night.

And again I realize the reason why I sing
I am reminded of the purpose of my singing, which is to express my gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in my life.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EBAN R. KELLY, JIMI RANDOLPH

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