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.
Ice Rain
Tiësto Lyrics
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Things are never gonna be the same
Nothing to lose other than the pain
Hold up your hands for the ice rain
Look up to the sky through the ice rain
Things are never gonna be the same
Nothing to lose other than the pain
Look up to the sky through the ice rain
Things are never gonna be the same
Nothing to lose other than the pain
Hold up your hands for the ice rain
Look up to the sky through the ice rain
Things are never gonna be the same
Nothing to lose other than the pain
Hold up your hands for the ice rain
Look up to the sky through the ice rain
Things are never gonna be the same
Nothing to lose other than the pain
Hold up your hands for the ice rain
Look up to the sky through the ice rain
Things are never gonna be the same
Nothing to lose other than the pain
Hold up your hands for the ice rain
Tiesto's song Ice Rain is an anthem of hope amidst difficult times. The repeated phrase "Look up to the sky through the ice rain, things are never gonna be the same" implies a sense of determination in the face of adversity. The ice rain could represent any number of challenges, from personal struggles to larger societal issues, but instead of giving up or feeling defeated, the singer encourages the listener to hold up their hands and embrace the experience. The lyrics suggest that even though things may be difficult, there is nothing to lose other than the pain that comes with it. This could be interpreted as a call to surrender to the challenges and allow oneself to be vulnerable, accepting that growth often comes from discomfort.
The chorus itself is repetitive, almost like a mantra, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves and the listener that the ice rain can be endured. The use of the word "never" in the phrase "things are never gonna be the same" also implies a sense of permanence, as if the experience will forever change the listener. The song has an uplifting beat, despite the moody lyrics, which adds to the overall message of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Look up to the sky through the ice rain
Observe the falling ice rain under the sky.
Things are never gonna be the same
The current situation is never going to remain the same.
Nothing to lose other than the pain
There is no need to worry or fear the consequences as the only thing that could be lost is the pain.
Hold up your hands for the ice rain
Raise your hands and embrace the ice rain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WHITCOMBE, ANDY CATO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricardo Schmitt
when I first heard it, I didn't like it that much...but with the rolling of the times, it totally got me. I so love it now ^^ It reminds me of old times
Maria Mercury
this is the best song from tiesto... i love it
kamikazicrxsi
what a melodic track...i love it from the first time and ever since!
A G
This song brings wonderful memories :)
Marllon Barros
Muito Som, Nice !!
miurasrpnt
This is not from Tiësto, the original title is Alex "Whitcombe And Big C - Ice Rain (Solid Sleeps Cyber Rain Mix)".
You can find this track on the Magik series, compiled by Tiësto.
Urtica Urtica
I love this song..
Rogelio Espinoza
Es bellísima <3
farith Towëls
Sin duda el mejor de todos los Deejays... Su música siempre marca la diferencia.
JasonBourne C.I.A
No es de Dj tiesto