Tim Bergling, better known under the stage name of Avicii, the famous Swedish musician and DJ, passed away on April 20, 2018, at the age of 28. Millions of his fans from all over the world are saddened by “Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do.” (Quoted from Calvin Harris).

Avicii’s Death

Avicii passed away just yesterday (April 20, 2018) while on vacation in Muscat, Oman.  The exact cause of death has not yet been announced, but he had had acute pancreatitis since a 2 or 3 years before. He had stopped live performance since 2016 due to his health complications.

Avicii’s Career

Avicii is best known with his house (a genre of music for party animals!) hits such as “Hey Brother”, “Wake Me Up”, “Levels”, etc.; as well as, his 2 albums, True (2013) and Stories (2015).

He started his career in music in 2006, when he was a teenager. His influencers were musicians and bands such as Daft Punk, Swedish House Mafia. Throughout his career, he often collaborated with other DJs and house musicians such as David Guetta and Coldplay. He also collaborated with other artists from different genres and backgrounds, including Aloe Blacc and Dan Tyminski who wrote and performed vocals on his famous songs “Wake Me Up”, and “Hey Brother.”

Avicii’s Avicii

The stage name Avicii means “the lowest level of hell” in Buddhism, reported by Tim Bergling himself. But he made it clear that he did not have any reason for choosing this stage name other than needing a suitable username for his social networking account.

He had used the catchy logotypes “ΛVICII and ◢ ◤” for the word Avicii since 2008.

Avicii’s Legacy

Avicii was a very famous and praised musician. His music was the kind that you could both listen to in your loneliness, as well as _of course_ when partying. His vocals too are especially beautiful; they were mostly about life, coming of age, and loving one another. Many of us have had our most beautiful moments with Avicii’s music.

Some Favorite Songs with Lyrics by Avicii

Listen to 3 of his songs “Hey Brother”, “Wake Me Up”, and “The Nights”; and read their lyrics below.

Hey Brother by Avicii

Wake Me Up by Avicii

[Verse 1: Aloe Blacc]
Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can’t tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start
They tell me I’m too young to understand
They say I’m caught up in a dream
Well life will pass me by if I don’t open up my eyes
Well that’s fine by me

[Chorus: Aloe Blacc]
So wake me up when it’s all over
When I’m wiser and I’m older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn’t know I was lost
So wake me up when it’s all over
When I’m wiser and I’m older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn’t know I was lost

[Verse 2: Aloe Blacc]
I tried carrying the weight of the world
But I only have two hands
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don’t have any plans
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life’s a game made for everyone
And love is the prize

[Chorus: Aloe Blacc]
So wake me up when it’s all over
When I’m wiser and I’m older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn’t know I was lost
So wake me up when it’s all over
When I’m wiser and I’m older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn’t know I was lost

[Outro: Aloe Blacc]
I didn’t know I was lost
I didn’t know I was lost
I didn’t know I was lost
I didn’t know I was lost

The Nights by Avicii

[Verse 1]
Once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
Hey, went face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Make memories we knew would never fade

[Pre-Chorus]
One day my father he told me
Son, don’t let it slip away
He took me in his arms, I heard him say
When you get older
Your wild heart will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you’re afraid

[Chorus]
He said, one day you’ll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me

[Verse 2]
When thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can’t put out
Carve your name into those shining stars
He said go venture far beyond these shores
Don’t forsake this life of yours
I’ll guide you home no matter where you are

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