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.
Ride
Tiësto Lyrics
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The scars of all I'll ever know
If I told you you were right
Would you take my hand tonight?
If I told you the reasons why
Would you leave your life and ride?
And rideâ?¦
You saw all my pieces broken
This darkness that I could never show
If I told you you were right
Would you take my hand tonight?
If I told you the reasons why
Would you leave your life and ride?
And rideâ?¦
The lyrics of Tiësto's song "Ride" convey a sense of vulnerability and a yearning for connection. The opening line "You are everything I wanted" expresses the desire to find someone who fulfills all their desires and needs. The reference to "the scars of all I'll ever know" suggests a past filled with pain and hurt.
The chorus poses a question to the person the artist is speaking to - "If I told you you were right, would you take my hand tonight? If I told you the reasons why, would you leave your life and ride?" This indicates that the artist is challenging this person to take a leap of faith, to leave behind their current life and come with him on a journey of discovery and adventure.
The bridge of the song, where the artist sings "You saw all my pieces broken, this darkness that I could never show" is particularly poignant as it shows that the artist is revealing their true selves to this person, sharing their vulnerabilities and fears. Overall, the lyrics of "Ride" are about the search for connection and the willingness to take risks and leave behind the past for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
You are everything I wanted
You possess all the qualities that I've always desired in a person.
The scars of all I'll ever know
The emotional wounds from my past experiences will always be a part of me.
If I told you you were right
If I agreed with you and affirmed your beliefs or actions,
Would you take my hand tonight?
Would you be open to a closer connection with me, possibly physically or emotionally?
If I told you the reasons why
If I explained to you the motivations or rationale behind my behavior or decisions,
Would you leave your life and ride?
Would you abandon your current lifestyle and embark on a journey or adventure with me?
And rideâ?¦
And experience this adventure together.
You saw all my pieces broken
You witnessed the shattered fragments of my identity or sense of self.
This darkness that I could never show
The deep, hidden pain or sorrow that I've never been able to reveal to anyone.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Brothers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jordie Howe
This song is amazing. It gives me chills everytime I listen to it!
Sebastian Brewka
Kocham ten utwór. Tiesto jesteś wielki!!!
orangeabsinthe
I can't stop listening to this song since seeing Cary Brothers perform the vocals live with Tiesto...his voice is amazing!!! Tiesto put on one of the best, most high energy shows all weekend!!
Amanda Coffey
The original has been my favorite song for years and then today I find out Tiesto remixed it. I almost cried literal tears of joy.
kostas spy
An Absolut summer tune for day and night..thank Mr Tiesto for those great remixes...Love Peace and Unity..
stellouu
Such a peaceful song - Well done Tiesto, you preserved that :)
GeoAl09
about time a good song from tiesto. i cant get enough of this song, its like my style. idk how to explain it but i love it. everytime i listen to it i think of the sky filled with clouds or the beach and good times ive had
Anita Vee
Lyrics totally fit.... You are everything I wanted The scars of all I'll ever know If I told you you were right Would you take my hand tonight? If I told you the reasons why Would you leave your life and ride? And ride... You saw all my pieces broken This darkness that I could never show
3Raffaela3
great song in spring when the sun shine to u ,fresh air, the birds are flying ,the flowers grow and this song in your ears-great feeling (: love it♥
agscali
I can't stop listening to it either!! LOVE IT!!