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.
Body Of Conflict
ATB Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Can't find my way
You're the light that leads to harbor
When I'm crushed can't find my strength
You are all elements of life
Giving me skin so warm so tender
Giving me deep a sense of believe
All I know, all there is
A reflection of you
A home to this body of conflict
Deep into my love
Deep into my heart
Deep into surrender
When I'm blocked
Can't find my words
You're the lines
Making a sentence
When I'm hurt
Can't find the sense
You're the sun
That heals all sorrow
All I know, all there is
A reflection of you
A home to this body of conflict
Deep into my love
Deep into my heart
Deep into surrender
ATB's song, Body of Conflict, portrays a person experiencing numerous emotional struggles, and the lyrics express how the person depends on someone else to get through all the tough times. In the first stanza, the lyrics tell us that the person is lost and can’t find their way. They are searching for a way out of their problems, and the person they rely on is their light in the darkness to guide them back to safety. The second half of the stanza suggests that they are crushed, and they can’t find their strength to keep going, but the person is the one thing that gives them the energy to keep fighting. They give them the sense of belief they need to keep moving forward.
The second stanza starts with the person feeling blocked and unable to find the right words. They are struggling to express themselves, and the person they rely on is the one that gives them the words they need. In the second half of the stanza, they are hurt, and they can’t find any sense or meaning in their pain. The person they depend on is the sun, healing all of their sorrows. The song suggests that the one person they depend on is the answer to all their problems, the home to their body of conflict, who takes them deep into their love, deep into their heart, and deep into surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm lost
When I am uncertain and don't have a clear direction
Can't find my way
I am struggling to navigate through life in a specific situation
You're the light that leads to harbor
You guide me through darkness and confusion towards safety and security
When I'm crushed can't find my strength
When I am broken and struggling to hold myself together
You are all elements of life
You provide me with everything I need to survive and thrive
Giving me skin so warm so tender
You give me a feeling of comfort and protection
Giving me deep a sense of believe
You help me to have faith in myself and my abilities
All I know, all there is
Everything I understand and experience
A reflection of you
Is influenced by you and your role in my life
A home to this body of conflict
My inner turmoil is contained and supported within my relationship with you
Deep into my love
The intensity of my affection for you
Deep into my heart
The most fundamental and honest part of me
Deep into surrender
Giving up control to embrace and trust in your presence
When I'm blocked
Unable to articulate my thoughts or express myself
Can't find my words
Lack the vocabulary or confidence to communicate effectively
You're the lines
You provide structure and support to my expression
Making a sentence
Enabling me to convey a complete thought or idea
When I'm hurt
Experiencing emotional or physical pain
Can't find the sense
Struggling to find meaning or purpose behind the pain
You're the sun
A source of warmth and healing for my wounds
That heals all sorrow
Easing the pain and sadness in my heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADRIAN BROEKHUYSE, CLAUS TERHOEVEN, RAZ NITZAN, STEFAN BOSSEMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind