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.
Sparkles
Tiësto Lyrics
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The life I've left behind me is a cold room
I've crossed the last line from where I can't return
Where every step I took in faith betrayed me
And led me from my home
You take me in no questions asked
You strip away the ugliness that surrounds me
Are you an angel? Am I already that gone?
When I'm down here on my knees
And I don't understand
I miss the little things
I miss everything about you
Sweet surrender
Is all that I have to give
I would be the one to fall
Sweet surrender
Sweet surrender
Tiësto's song "Sparkles" is a powerful anthem about redemption and finding solace in the midst of a harsh and unforgiving world. The opening lines, "It doesn't mean much, it doesn't mean anything at all / The life I've left behind me is a cold room," set the tone for the rest of the song, which speaks to feelings of isolation and despair. The singer has reached a point of no return, where every step they took in faith has betrayed them, and they are lost and alone.
Yet, in the midst of this darkness, there is a glimmer of hope. The singer has found someone who takes them in "no questions asked" and "strips away the ugliness" that surrounds them. This figure is like an angel, offering a way out of the darkness and into the light. The singer can only hope that they won't disappoint this savior, but instead surrender themselves completely to their guidance and protection.
The chorus of the song, "Sweet surrender / Is all that I have to give / I would be the one to fall / Sweet surrender / Sweet surrender," stresses the theme of surrender and acceptance. The singer can't change the past, but they can control how they move forward. By giving themselves over completely to this angelic figure, they can find relief from their pain and start a new journey.
Overall, "Sparkles" is a powerful meditation on the human experience, and how we cope with loss, isolation, and the search for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't mean much, it doesn't mean anything at all
The past experiences that have led me to where I am now are meaningless and have no significance.
The life I've left behind me is a cold room
The life I used to lead was unforgiving and unpleasant.
I've crossed the last line from where I can't return
I have made choices that have led me to a point of no return.
Where every step I took in faith betrayed me
The risks I took with the hope of moving forward resulted in disappointment and failure.
And led me from my home
The choices I made took me away from the familiar and comfortable.
You take me in no questions asked
You accept me and offer support without judgement or interrogation.
You strip away the ugliness that surrounds me
You help me remove unpleasant qualities or experiences that affect me.
Are you an angel? Am I already that gone?
Your kindness and generosity make me question if you could be an angel, and if I am deserving of it.
I only hope that I won't disappoint you
I hope to meet or exceed your expectations, to not let you down.
When I'm down here on my knees
When I am vulnerable and in a difficult position,
And I don't understand
And I am confused or don't know what to do
I miss the little things
I miss the aspects and details that may seem insignificant but actually hold great value
I miss everything about you
I miss all the qualities or experiences associated with you
Sweet surrender
Giving in and submitting to a powerful or positive force
Is all that I have to give
I may not have much to offer, but I can willingly give my surrender
I would be the one to fall
I would be willing to take risks or bear the consequences to reach success or fulfillment
Sweet surrender
Giving in and submitting to a powerful or positive force
Sweet surrender
Giving in and submitting to a powerful or positive force
Writer(s): CORNELIS FIJNEMAN, TIJS VERWEST
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@143alamode
I played this track for my dad in 2000 and I guess he never heard anything like it and he called it "wild." He liked it though.
@sparkidee
When Tiesto was good!
@crazyeyes666
i used to love this tune but tiestos music atm is better than this
@eireabu1659
@@crazyeyes666 you dont have a clue if you think tiestos music now is much better than this 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@crazyeyes666
@@eireabu1659 I liked this at the time m8,honestly
@crazyeyes666
@@eireabu1659 check out his ver west sites
@jositops15
@@eireabu1659 Absolutely NO
@crebhandz5620
trance will never die
@AlenchekTrance
trance4ever
@Dustinsfishtanks
We will always have gems like this