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.
Grapevine
Tiësto Lyrics
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Just a, just about to lose
Just a, just about to lose
Just a, just about to lose
Just a, just a, just a just a
Just about to lose
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
I'm just about to lose my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
I'm just about to lose my mind
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
Just about to lose my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mind, my mind, my mind
Just about to lose my mind
The lyrics to Tiësto's song "Grapevine" express a feeling of being on the edge, almost losing control of one's thoughts. The repetition of the phrase "just about to lose" emphasizes the fragility of the singer's mental state. The repetition is followed by the phrase "my mind," which further reinforces the idea that this is a song about mental instability. The repetition of this phrase also creates a sense of urgency and restlessness.
The overall tone of the song is melancholic, with a hint of desperation. This is further underscored by the repetitive nature of the lyrics. The singer seems to be struggling to hold on to their sanity. The use of electronic beats, acid-house-inspired sounds and the grooving bass hook suggests an intention to create an intense and energetic mood, perhaps to convey the inner turmoil that the singer is experiencing.
The lyrics and the beat of "Grapevine" come together to create a song about someone who is barely hanging on. Despite the fact that the lyrics are quite simple, the repetition creates a powerful sense of unease and disorientation, making it a potent and evocative dance track.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I'm just about to lose
I am on the verge of losing something.
Just a, just about to lose
I am very close to losing something.
Just a, just about to lose
I am extremely close to losing something.
Just a, just a, just a just a
I am on the brink of losing something.
Just about to lose
I am about to lose something.
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
I am on the verge of losing control of myself.
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mental state is in jeopardy.
My mind, my mind, my mind
I am struggling to maintain my sanity.
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mental state is seriously threatened.
My mind, my mind, my mind
I am struggling with my own thoughts and emotions.
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mental well-being is in danger.
My mind, my mind, my mind
I am experiencing a mental breakdown.
I'm just about to lose my mind
I am close to losing my sanity.
My mind, my mind, my mind
I am having a difficult time maintaining my mental equilibrium.
My mind, my mind, my mind
I am grappling with serious mental health issues.
My mind, my mind, my mind
I am struggling to keep my mental state stable.
Just about to lose my mind
I am almost at the point of losing my grip on reality.
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mental state is in crisis.
My mind, my mind, my mind
I am having difficulty controlling my thoughts and emotions.
My mind, my mind, my mind
My mental and emotional state is unstable.
Just about to lose my mind
I am just a step away from losing all sense of control.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tijs Michiel Verwest, Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong,
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This kid is dancing like me when I'm being alone
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Dutidz
Tiësto por ti conocí la música electrónica cuando tenía 13 años ya pasaron 5 años y sigues y seras mi Dj favorito
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Estuve esperando este tema desde que salió en el ultra 2018 que tocó Tiesto 💖