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.
Lay Low
Tiësto Lyrics
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Everybody have a real good time
Real good time
I'm hearin' voices in my head
There's no way to escape
Da-da-da-da, they got me
Anytime, anywhere
Da-da-da-da, surround me
(Lay low) they surround me
(Lay low) surround me
Anytime, anywhere
In my mind, in the air
They're waiting for me
Oh, they're callin' on me
Lay low, hit the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Real good time (surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
I feel high (they're callin' on me)
Lay low, hit the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Real good time (surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
I feel high (they're callin' on me)
I'm hearin' voices in my head
There's no way to escape
Da-da-da-da, they got me
Anytime, anywhere
In my mind, in the air
Da-da-da-da, surround me
Lay low, hit the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Real good time
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
I feel high
(Lay low) they surround me
(Lay low) surround me
Anytime, anywhere
In my mind, in the air
They're waiting for me
Oh, they're callin' on me
Lay low, hit the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Real good time (surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
I feel high (they're callin' on me)
Lay low, hit the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Real good time (surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
I feel high (oh, they're callin' on me)
In Tiësto's song "Lay Low," the lyrics convey a sense of escapism and hedonism. The first verse sets the tone by mentioning voices in the head, signaling a sense of internal chaos and desire for liberation. The repetition of "da-da-da-da, they got me" suggests the overpowering nature of these voices. The lyrics also express a feeling of being surrounded and constantly watched, as the voices surround the singer "anytime, anywhere." This sense of being trapped is further emphasized by the repetition of "in my mind, in the air."
The chorus of the song encourages everyone to "lay low" and "hit the sun," which can be interpreted as embracing a carefree attitude and seeking pleasure in the present moment. The lyrics emphasize the desire for a good time, repeatedly stating "everybody have a real good time." The mention of feeling "cool" and "drunk" suggests a state of intoxication, both literally and metaphorically, where the singer has lost their inhibitions and feels a sense of euphoria. The phrase "lost my mind and baby, I feel high" further emphasizes the desire to let go and indulge in a state of blissful ignorance.
The second verse repeats similar themes, reinforcing the singer's struggle with the voices in their head. The phrase "they're waiting for me" suggests a sense of anticipation and the constant call to indulge in the hedonistic lifestyle described. Overall, the lyrics of "Lay Low" depict a desire to escape the pressures of reality and revel in a reckless and carefree existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay low, hit the sun
Find a place of refuge, away from the pressures of life, and enjoy the freedom and warmth of the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Encouraging unity and happiness among everyone, urging them to experience joy together
Real good time
Emphasizing the quality and intensity of the enjoyable moments
I'm hearin' voices in my head
Experiencing inner thoughts and emotions that are difficult to ignore
There's no way to escape
Unable to find a means of avoiding or ignoring these thoughts and emotions
Da-da-da-da, they got me
Expressing the overwhelming influence and control these inner voices have over the singer
Anytime, anywhere
These voices can confront the singer at any given moment and in any location
In my mind, in the air
These inner voices pervade the singer's thoughts and linger in the atmosphere around them
Da-da-da-da, surround me
Intensifying the feeling of being encompassed by these thoughts and voices
(Lay low) they surround me
Reiterating the overwhelming presence and control of these inner thoughts and voices
(Lay low) surround me
Further emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of these inner thoughts and voices
They're waiting for me
Implying that these inner thoughts and voices patiently anticipate the singer's attention
Oh, they're callin' on me
Suggesting that the singer feels compelled to respond to these inner thoughts and voices
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Expressing a state of relaxation and carefree behavior, possibly induced by alcohol
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
Feeling a sense of euphoria and liberation after temporarily losing touch with reality
Lay low, hit the sun
Reiterating the call to find refuge and embrace the warmth and freedom of the sun
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Reaffirming the carefree state of being and potentially intoxicated state of mind
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
Repeating the sensation of liberation and euphoria experienced by disconnecting from reality
(they're callin' on me)
Reminding the listener that the inner voices persistently demand attention and response
Lay low, hit the sun
Persistently urging the listener to seek refuge and embrace the warmth and freedom of the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Encouraging unity and happiness among everyone, reiterating the desire for collective enjoyment
Real good time (surround me)
Emphasizing the intense and immersive nature of the enjoyable moments, insisting on being surrounded by positivity
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Reaffirming the carefree state of being and potentially intoxicated state of mind
Lost my mind and baby, I feel high
Repeating the sensation of liberation and euphoria experienced by disconnecting from reality
I feel high (they're callin' on me)
Acknowledging the sense of euphoria while still being aware of the persistent demands of the inner voices
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dag Holtan-Hartwig, Erik Smaaland, Halvor Folstad, Mikkel Christiansen, Niklas Strandbraten, Tijs M. Verwest
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@MarcelFelipe98751
Lay low hit the sun everybody have a real good time, real good time
I'm hearing voices in my head
There's no way to escape
Da-da-da-da, they got me
Anytime anywhere
On my mind in the air
Da-da-da-da, surround me
They surround me
Surround me
Anytime anywhere
On my mind in the air
They're waiting for me
Oh, they're calling on me
Lay low hit the sun everybody have a real good time, real good time
Surround me
Yeah we cool yeah we drunk lost my mind and baby I feel high
I feel high
They're calling on me
Lay low hit the sun everybody have a real good time, real good time
Surround me
Yeah we cool yeah we drunk lost my mind and baby I feel high
I feel high
They're calling on me
I'm hearing voices in my head
There's no way to escape
Da-da-da-da, they got me
Anytime anywhere
On my mind in the air
Da-da-da-da, surround me
Lay low hit the sun everybody have a real good time, real good time
Yeah we cool yeah we drunk lost my mind and baby I feel high
I feel high
They surround me
Surround me
Anytime anywhere
On my mind in the air
They're waiting for me
Oh, they're calling on me
Lay low hit the sun everybody have a real good time, real good time
Surround Me
Yeah we cool yeah we drunk lost my mind and baby I feel high
I feel high
They're calling on me
Lay low hit the sun everybody have a real good time real good time
Surround Me
Yeah we cool yeah we drunk lost my mind and baby I feel high
I feel high
They're calling on me
@aL3eX96
Thx Tiesto for such impressive and wonderful 2023 vibe. Stay safe all this year.
Lyrics:
Lay low with the sun
Everybody have a real good time
Real good time
I'm hearing voices in my head, there's no way to escape
Da-da-da-da-da, they got me
And the timing ain't right, my mind in the air
Da-da-da-da-dam, surround me (Lay low)
Surround me (Lay low)
Surround me
And the timing ain't right
My mind in the air
They're waiting for me
Oh, they're calling on me
Lay low with the sun
Everybody have a real good time, real good time (Surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and, baby, I feel high, I feel high (They're calling on me)
Lay low with the sun
Everybody have a real good time, real good time (Surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and, baby, I feel high, I feel high (They're calling on me)
I'm hearing voices in my head
There's no way to escape
Da-da-da-da-da
They got me
And the timing ain't right
My mind in the air
Da-da-da-da-da
Surround me
Lay low with the sun
Everybody have a real good time, real good time
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and, baby, I feel high, I feel high
(Lay low) Surround me
(Lay low) Surround me
And they timing me right
My mind in the air
They waiting for me
They're calling on me
Lay low with the sun
Everybody have a real good time, real good time (Surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and baby I feel high, I feel high (They're calling on me)
Lay low with the sun
Everybody have a real good time, real good time (Surround me)
Yeah, we cool, yeah, we drunk
Lost my mind and baby I feel high, I feel high (They're calling on me)
@valevour1177
R.I.P the dude who heard this song on radio and can't find it 🥲
@albertolschewski9107
Dont worry, shazam is always with you ✌🏻
@jaroslavkuzma2539
Lol bro literally my problem but sheer preservation led me to this song
@cosmin-adrianciuca8231
Shazam
@stargirl_gerda
Im still standing
@DavidWilliams-sg3kf
Omg i feel sory 4 him we the suporterd
@user-wb5tn1vr2w
Who's from 2024?🌍
@TheCostimen
Just got born🎉
@lukavujevic-ud1to
Mene
@marcgasser5214
Me🎉