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.
It's Not The Things You Say )
Tiësto Lyrics
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Held you till morning, and Kissing your eyes.
Remembering your lips, When we first kissed,
and the beat my heart, 'my heart, it skipped.
It's not the things you say, Not the things you say ooh oh,
That bind me to you.
It's not the things you say, Not the things you say ooh oh,
That matter.
Our tears were glistening, Haunted your soul
If I could just hold you, Oh for the last time
I'd scare off those demons, And dry up your eyes
It's not the things you say, Not the things you say
That bind me to you
And it's not the things you say, Not the things you say
That matter.
In my mind
I can feel you coming,
In my mind
I can feel you near
In my mind
I can feel you coming,
Haunting me
In my mind
I can feel you coming,
In my mind
I can feel you near
In my mind
I can feel you coming,
Haunting me
It's not the things you say, Not the things you say
That bind me to you.
And it's not the things you say, Not the things you say
That matter
It's not the things you say, Not the things you say
That bind me to you.
And it's not the things you say, Not the things you say
That matter.
I am still waiting
Waiting for you
I am still waiting
Waiting for you.
The lyrics of Tiësto feat. Kele Okereke's song "It's Not The Things You Say" tell the story of a lost love, a couple that used to laugh, cry and hold each other until dawn. The singer is remembering the past when their love was still alive, and how they used to feel the beat of their hearts skipping when they kissed for the first time. The singer acknowledges that it's not the things the other person says that bind them together, but rather the memories they shared and the feelings they once had for each other.
The chorus repeats the theme of how words are not what matters in love, but rather the connection that is lost when it's gone. The singer wishes they could hold their lost love one last time to scare away the demons and dry their eyes. Even though they are haunted by the memories, they still hold on to the hope that their love will return.
Overall, this song is a powerful representation of how memories and emotions can be stronger than words. It shows how love can hold on even beyond the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Remembering the days, We laughed and We cried,
Recalling the days we spent together, both the happy and sad moments we shared.
Held you till morning, and Kissing your eyes.
I held you close till the morning, gazing into your eyes and cherishing those precious moments.
Remembering your lips, When we first kissed,
Remembering the first time we locked our lips together, and how my heart skipped a beat.
and the beat my heart, 'my heart, it skipped.
I felt a strong, palpable sensation in my heart when we locked lips, and I could feel it skip a beat.
It's not the things you say, Not the things you say ooh oh,
The words you speak are not what binds me to you, it's something deeper and more profound.
That bind me to you.
There's a bond between us that transcends words, it's something intangible and inexplicable.
That matter.
The things that matter most are the feelings we share, the moments we spend together, and the memories we create.
Oh, how deep the ocean, stare at the sun
The vastness of the ocean, the brightness of the sun, all pale in comparison to the depth of our connection.
Our tears were glistening, Haunted your soul
Our tears were like dewdrops, a reflection of the depth of our emotions, and left a profound impact on your soul.
If I could just hold you, Oh for the last time
If I could hold you one last time, I would pour all my love and affection into that moment.
I'd scare off those demons, And dry up your eyes
I would help you overcome your fears and insecurities, and comfort you in your moments of sadness and despair.
In my mind, I can feel you coming,
I can sense your presence, even when you're physically not there, because you're always in my thoughts and in my heart.
In my mind, I can feel you near
Your essence, your vibrancy, your energy, all emulate around me, even when you're not physically beside me.
Haunting me
You have a lasting effect on me, and I relive those memories with you over and over again, always wanting more.
It's not the things you say, Not the things you say
The words you speak hold no candle against the emotions we share, and the bond we've cultivated.
I am still waiting, Waiting for you
My heart is yearning for you, forever waiting for you to come back to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KELE OKEREKE, TIJS VERWEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CuriousForSunny
Reminds me of seeing tiesto back in 2009 so so good 😭❤️🙏
@HeartEmmie
kele's voice + tiesto's mixing = godly song.
@lorenahidalgolozada4743
I remember when i was like 8 or 9 years old and my brother play this album in his laptop while we were playing videogames all the afternoon. I love Kaleidoscope even if it makes me miss those days.
@shashwat772
Still makes me feel so many things when I come back to to this after years
@cyalataque
2009 what a year! one of my favorite Tiësto's studio album :] absolutely fantastic love the piano melodies.
@Cinemagoer_64
Carlos Yalataque yeah I hear you. I was somewhat distraught when I went to Best Buy on Sept 6 2009 to buy kaleidoscope on its release date. But this album is a work of art! I highly revere it now!
@michellethompson152
I will ❤️ this album #forever I love you Tiësto ❤️🙏🏽❤️
@Nicknamevanniks
I'm listening to this because I'm a Bloc Party fan and not really a fan of Tiësto's remixes but I have to admit that this is a top notch track.
@ukOxYgen
he actually just has the most obscenely soft and warming voice :')
@MrInracus
Ohhh Kele without you, Bloc Party wouldn't exist.