Among his most famous songs is “9pm (Till I Come)”, which topped the charts in the United Kingdom in 1998 and is widely regarded as the UK’s first Trance number one. The track features a guitar riff which became hugely popular. This guitar sound, which he accidentally found while experimenting with a new producing deck, became the trademark of his early hits. ATB continues to evolve and change with every album. His current style involves more vocals and varied sounds, with frequent pianos.
Despite only releasing a few more singles in the UK, namely “Don’t stop!” (No.3, 300,000 copies sold) and “Killer” (No.4, 200,000 copies sold), he still regularly releases music in his native Germany and in other parts of Europe, where he has scored big hits such as “I Don’t Wanna Stop” and his cover of Olive’s 1996 hit “You’re Not Alone”.
“Two Worlds” (2000) is a two-disc album based upon the concept of different types of music for different moods, with titles such as “The World Of Movement” and “The Relaxing World”.
ATB’s latest hits include uplifting “Ecstasy” and chilling “Marrakech”, both from the album “No Silence” (2004) and also released as singles.
In 2005, ATB released “Seven Years”, a compilation of 20 songs, including many greatest hits such as “The Summer”, “Let U Go”, “Hold U”, “Long Way Home”, and “I Don’t Wanna Stop”. Additionally, “Seven Years includes six new tracks: “Humanity”; “Let U Go (2005 Reworked)”; “Believe in Me”; “Trilogie, Pt. 2”; “Take Me Over”; and “Far Beyond”. Many of ATB’s recent albums have featured vocals from Roberta Carter Harrison, singer for the Canadian duo Wild Strawberries.
His next album was co-written by vocalist Tiff Lacey. “Trilogy” was released in 2007. The release of his second single “Justify” was moved from November 2006 to 2007. The single “Renegade” was released on 2007-04-12 and features Heather Nova.
On 2009-05-01 ATB released his latest album “Future Memories” featuring Josh Gallahan (a.k.a. jades) and others. The first single release of Future Memories which was also released on May 1st 2009 features What About Us and L.A. Nights.
His highly anticipated "Distant Earth" album was released 29th April 2011 and was comprised of 2CDs including combined work with Armin Van Buuren, Dash Berlin, Melissa Loretta and Josh Gallahan. A 3rd CD was also produced with all the club versions of the first CD hits. Singles released from the album include Twisted Love ft. Cristina Soto and Gold ft. JanSoon.
To date André continues to maintain a connection with his fans through social networking sites and still goes on tour.
Be like you
ATB Lyrics
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Nanana, nanana
Ooh
Just stop
Nanana, nanana
Ooh
Like it’s fifty years from now
So complicated
I got you figured out
And I’ve predicted
That you will steal my heart
Though it’s overrated
I come apart
When you come
Take the corners of my mind
A feeling taking over
I see the constellations
A few white letters
They've played the questions I've designed
I fear it’s far from over
I see the constellations
A few white letters
Nanana, nanana, nanana
Just stop
Nanana, nanana
Ooh
I’ve pretended
That I can shape your world
You’re so unaffected
And I’ve complied with all your turns
Feeling’s jaded
I'm on your trail so long
You’ll stand a witness
When it comes undone
When you come
Take the corners of my mind
A feeling taking over
I see the constellations
A few white letters
They've played the questions I've designed
I fear it’s far from over
I see the constellations
A few white letters
Nanana, nanana, nanana
Ooh
Just stop
Nanana, nanana
Ooh
The song "Be Like You" by ATB/Jansoon is a beautiful expression of the connection between two individuals, and the way this connection remains despite physical distance. The lyrics speak to the deep spiritual and emotional connection that exists between two people who have crossed a bridge together, and who are able to maintain that connection through memory and imagination. The lines "I can feel you across the miles of my body, Almost physical, spiritual.. Like there is no separation - Like you were right beside me.. like a river" evoke a sense of closeness that goes beyond physical proximity, highlighting the way that our thoughts and feelings can transcend distance and time.
The image of the river is used throughout the song to represent the ebb and flow of emotions and the way the connection between two people can continue to grow and change over time. The lyrics suggest that this connection is based on pure energy and that it can never truly die. The phrase "Feel you like a river, never die" is repeated throughout the song, emphasising the timeless and enduring nature of this connection.
Overall, "Be Like You" is a beautiful and uplifting song about the power of connection and the way that our thoughts and emotions can keep us connected to the people we love, no matter where we are.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel you across the miles of my body
The love between us is so strong that I feel it all over my body, even though there is a physical distance between us.
Almost physical, spiritual..
Our love has a spiritual aspect to it that makes it feel intensely physical even though we are not together.
Like there is no separation -
Our connection is so powerful that it feels like there is no distance or separation between us.
Like you were right beside me.. like a river
It feels like you are with me in every moment, like a constant flow of love that surrounds me like a river.
Remember the bridge we crossed?
Let's reminisce about a special moment we shared, when we were close and connected.
Leaning out over the water
We were together, looking out over the water, feeling the calmness and beauty of nature around us.
With the sun streaming out through the leaves
The sun was shining down on us, creating a special moment where light and nature came together to create something beautiful.
Just energy..
Our love is not limited by physical distance or material existence, it is a pure, energetic connection that transcends all boundaries.
And I feel you, feel you, feel you like a river..
I feel your love constantly flowing through me, just like a river that never stops.
I can feel forever in my mind
Our love is so strong that I know it will last forever, even if our physical circumstances change.
I can always reach for you inside
Even when we are apart, I know that I can always connect with you on an emotional and spiritual level.
We can stay together in our minds
Our love is not limited by distance or time, we can always be together in our hearts and minds.
Feel you like a river, never die..
Our love will never fade or die, it will continue to flow through us and sustain us forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Mark Brydon, Roisin Murphy
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