Armin van Buuren Transforms Billie Eilish’s Melancholy Into Ecstatic Euphoria: You’ll Definitely Like It

For over three decades, Armin van Buuren has been a visionary force in the world of electronic music, and particularly in the emotionally-charged genre of trance. Each year, fans anticipate his signature “A State Of Trance Ibiza” mix album—a landmark that captures not just the latest in trance sounds, but the spiritual pulse of the scene itself.

Now, with the release of “A State Of Trance Ibiza 2025”, Armin van Buuren once again cements his role as a master of emotional storytelling through music. But this year, one track in particular has struck a chord on a global scale: a poignant and uplifting trance cover of Billie Eilish’s haunting track “Everything I Wanted”, performed in collaboration with emerging singer-songwriter Malou.

The combination of a deep, introspective pop song and Armin’s signature euphoric trance elements creates an unforgettable transformation—where angst becomes anthem, and introspection gives way to collective release.

A Sonic Love Letter to Ibiza

“A State Of Trance Ibiza 2025” is more than a mix album. It’s a sonic diary of the trance legend’s summer-long residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza, one of the most iconic open-air venues on the planet.

The 42-track mix is divided into three sections—“On The Beach”, “In The Club”, and “Who’s Afraid Of 138?!”—each reflecting a different emotional and energetic phase of the Ibiza nightlife experience. It captures everything from serene sunrise vibes to late-night dancefloor madness.

In a statement accompanying the album’s release, Armin van Buuren said:

“Ibiza is my home away from home and continues to be a huge inspiration for me. This year’s mix album is especially close to my heart because it captures the energy of my first extended set since 2018: the six-hour opening night set at Ushuaïa.”

That six-hour marathon featured new releases, classic moments, and previews of what trance lovers around the world would soon hear—including his powerful new take on “Everything I Wanted.”

Reimagining Billie Eilish: From Solitude to Solidarity

The original version of “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish is an ethereal exploration of mental health, fame, and isolation. It’s whispered, slow-burning, and emotionally raw—making it an unconventional choice for a trance remix. But that’s precisely why it works so well.

Armin van Buuren, who has always approached music as an emotional language, saw the opportunity not to alter the song’s essence—but to elevate it.

In the trance version, the track becomes a bridge between internal darkness and external light. With Malou’s ethereal voice replacing Eilish’s, the cover maintains lyrical depth while adding clarity, strength, and communal catharsis. Where Billie whispered her pain into a void, Malou sings it into a crowd of thousands, transforming a lonely confession into a shared experience.

Malou: A Voice Meant for Emotional Impact

Malou brings something rare to this remix—a vocal performance that maintains the introspective vulnerability of the original, while projecting it with the power needed for massive live settings.

Her tone is soft, controlled, and profoundly expressive. But when paired with Armin’s sweeping synths, rising buildups, and atmospheric drops, the vocals take on new meaning. This is no longer just a song about despair—it’s about emergence, healing, and elevation.

This collaboration also signals something larger: Armin van Buuren’s ongoing commitment to championing new voices and bringing emotional resonance into modern trance music.

Trance as a Vessel for Emotional Transformation

Armin van Buuren’s strength as a producer has always been his ability to transform real emotion into dancefloor experiences. He doesn’t just remix songs—he reinterprets them through the lens of empathy and euphoria.

We’ve seen this before with iconic tracks like “Shivers,” “Not Giving Up On Love,” and “This Is What It Feels Like.” These songs weren’t just club bangers—they were emotional anthems, delivering just as much heart as they did high-energy bass.

With “Everything I Wanted,” Armin delivers another such anthem—one that speaks to listeners struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or fear, and offers them not escape, but transcendence.

The Bigger Picture: ASOT as a Platform for Evolution

The inclusion of the track in “A State of Trance Ibiza 2025” is no coincidence. ASOT has always been more than a brand; it’s a movement—and one that Armin van Buuren has used to push boundaries, spotlight talent, and bring the trance community together.

In this year’s mix, we also hear collaborations with Martin Garrix, Ferry Corsten, Eli Brown, Mauro Picotto, and others—blending progressive trance, techno, and melodic house into a cohesive listening journey.

But “Everything I Wanted” acts as the emotional anchor of the entire album. It’s a reminder that even in the loudest environments, silence and sadness have a place—and that trance music is uniquely capable of expressing both.

A Message of Hope, Wrapped in Melody

What makes this release especially relevant in 2025 is the growing conversation around mental health in the music industry. More artists, including Armin van Buuren himself, have spoken candidly about the pressures of performance, touring, and public scrutiny.

In choosing a song like Billie Eilish’s—a track that openly addresses these themes—and reshaping it for a trance context, Armin sends a powerful message:

That even our darkest thoughts can be part of a collective healing process. That dancing is not just celebration—it can be therapy.

Looking Ahead: Trance in 2025 and Beyond

The success of “A State of Trance Ibiza 2025” and the overwhelming reception of “Everything I Wanted” marks another high point in a career filled with them. But more importantly, it points to the future direction of trance music—one that is more emotionally intelligent, more inclusive, and more artistically daring.

ASOT continues to serve as a platform for not only new music, but new perspectives—and Armin van Buuren, even decades into his journey, shows no signs of slowing down.

Whether it’s a six-hour set in Ibiza, a heartfelt remix of a Gen Z anthem, or a 50-track concept album, Armin remains at the forefront—leading not just with technical skill, but with empathy, humanity, and heart.

When Trance Meets Truth

At a time when music often leans toward superficiality, Armin van Buuren reminds us that electronic music can be deeply personal, purposeful, and powerful.

His remix of “Everything I Wanted”, featuring Malou, is more than a cover—it’s a reinterpretation of pain as progress, solitude as strength, and silence as something that can be danced through.

And in the vast sonic journey of “A State of Trance Ibiza 2025”, it is a glowing reminder of trance’s ability to uplift, to connect, and to heal.

As the beat drops, the lights flash, and thousands of fans raise their hands to the sky, one thing becomes clear:

With Armin van Buuren, emotion isn’t something to escape.

It’s something to embrace—and to celebrate, together.