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Avicii Predicted His Own Death and He Was Ignored
The tragic story of Tim Bergling, the person behind the artist
“One day you’ll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember”
While lazily scrolling through Instagram reels, I came across these lines— the lyrics of Avicii’s ‘The Nights’. This was not the first time I heard them. Or the second. Or even the fifth. Like millions around the world, I am a fan of Avicii’s most famous hits and have listened to them several times.
Who was Avicii?
A musical genius. An EDM god, more like it.
At 16, Tim Bergling(his real name) was just a Swedish boy posting remixes on online music forums, through which he was discovered for his raw talent. Tim was barely an adult when he became a DJ, producer, and songwriter, topping music charts globally.
From the time I started writing this article, I’ve been thinking of how to put in words what Avicii’s music has done for me. I’ll do my best to tell you. It ignites my soul and gives me hope and courage on the worst of days. Whether I’m lying in bed crying and singing along to…
