Avicii’s Hit Waiting For Love Turns 10

In May 2015, the world heard the first drop of a song that would go on to define a generation of dance music fans. “Waiting For Love” by Avicii, co-produced with Dutch powerhouse Martin Garrix and featuring vocals by Simon Aldred (of Cherry Ghost), was more than just a hit, it was a moment.

Now, ten years later, the track remains one of the most emotionally powerful anthems in EDM history.

🎶 The Sound of Belief

Released on May 22, 2015, as part of Avicii’s Stories album rollout, Waiting For Love combined melodic house with a powerful message: don’t give up.

The lyrics—“Monday left me broken / Tuesday I was through with hoping…”—told a story of heartbreak, survival, and unwavering hope. Paired with Avicii’s signature uplifting chords and Garrix’s crisp, festival-ready production, the track became an instant classic.

It wasn’t just a dance track. It was a lifeline for many.

📈 Global Impact

• Peaked at #1 in multiple countries, including Sweden, Norway, and Austria
• Amassed over 1 billion views on YouTube
• Streamed over 1.5 billion times across platforms
• Played at virtually every major festival in 2015–2017
• Used in ads, tribute videos, and even school graduation ceremonies

It wasn’t just popular — it mattered.

🖼️ The Animated Video That Said Everything

If you remember the official music video, you probably remember the tears.

The animated story of an old man searching for his lost love — walking across mountains, rivers, and cities with only a dog by his side — touched millions. Without a single word of dialogue, it conveyed exactly what the song meant: love is worth fighting for.

It was Avicii storytelling at its finest.

💔 The Legacy Behind the Beat

When we lost Tim Bergling in 2018, Waiting For Love took on a new weight.

The song became a reminder not just of his genius, but of the emotions he gave the world. Avicii didn’t just make dance music. He made music that felt like sunrise after a dark night.

He made music that reminded us to keep going.

🔟 10 Years Later, Still Waiting (and Still Dancing)

A decade has passed, but Waiting For Love still finds its way into DJ sets, playlists, and people’s hearts.

It’s the kind of track that plays at the end of a night when everyone’s hands are in the air, eyes closed, hearts open. It’s the kind of song that makes strangers hug and scream the lyrics together. It’s timeless.

✍️ Final Thought

In 2025, Waiting For Love is more than a song turning ten. It’s a reminder that some music never fades.

Some songs grow with us. Heal with us. Stay with us.

Avicii gave us one of those songs.And no matter how much time passes, we’ll always be grateful we were here to hear it.

Avicii forever. Love forever.

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