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.
Ecstasy
ATB Lyrics
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That I'm not acting as I used to do before?
Have you ever wondered
Why I always keep on coming back for more?
What have you done to me
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
You really are my ecstasy
My real life fantasy, oh yeah
You really are my ecstasy
My real life fantasy, oh yeah
Have you ever noticed
That I'm not acting as I used to do before?
Have you ever wondered
Why I always keep on coming back for more?
What have you done to me
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
Have you ever noticed
That I'm not acting as I used to do before?
Have you ever wondered
Why I always keep on coming back for more?
What have you done to me
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
You really are my ecstasy
My real life fantasy, oh yeah
You really are my ecstasy
My real life fantasy, oh yeah
(There can be no other
While we still have each other)
(There can be no other
While we still have each other)
(There can be no other
While we still have each other)
(There can be no other
While we still have each other)
The lyrics of ATB's song "Ecstasy" are about the singer's infatuation with someone. The first verse expresses confusion as to why the singer keeps coming back for more even though they've noticed they aren't acting the same way they used to. The second verse asks the question directly, wondering what the person has done to the singer that has changed them so much. The chorus is a declaration of the extent of the singer's feelings, referring to the person as their "ecstasy" and "real-life fantasy."
The repetition of "I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure" emphasizes the impact the person has had on the singer's life, suggesting a profound change that the singer cannot reverse. The bridge adds another layer to the song's meaning, proclaiming that there can be "no other" while the two of them are together, implying a sense of exclusivity and devotion.
Overall, the song is a love letter to someone who has fundamentally altered the singer's life. The lyrics convey both confusion and clarity, suggesting that the singer may not fully understand the depth of their own feelings but is committed to them nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever noticed
Have you ever paid attention to me
That I'm not acting as I used to do before?
That my behavior towards you has changed
Have you ever wondered
Have you ever thought about
Why I always keep on coming back for more?
Why I continue to want to be with you
What have you done to me
What have you caused me to feel
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
You have had a permanent effect on me
I'll never be the same I'll tell you for sure
You have had a permanent effect on me
You really are my ecstasy
You make me feel an intense state of happiness
My real life fantasy, oh yeah
My ultimate desire in reality
There can be no other
There is no one else
While we still have each other
As long as we are together
There can be no other
There is no one else
While we still have each other
As long as we are together
There can be no other
There is no one else
While we still have each other
As long as we are together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CARL FISCHER, LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andre Tanneberger, Simon Purssell, Bruce Elliott-Smith, Philip Larsen
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