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.
Gravity
ATB Lyrics
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It takes me unwillingly away from you
Paradise, it’s more than a role of dice
Are we willing to pay the price
Can we be true?
For a while are we willing to really smile
‘cause I can’t read this borrowed style
As I go promise me I will know
The moment I see you so I know what to do
I know what to do
When it’s you
I owe to my heart more
As you come into abuse more
It’s perfect
It’s all I could ask for
Beautiful
As you come into abuse more
For a while are we willing to really smile
‘cause I can’t read this borrowed style
Searching for you
And as I go promise me I will know
The moment I see you so I know what to do
I know what to do
When it’s you
I know what to do
When it’s you
I owe to my heart more
As you come into abuse more
It’s perfect
It’s all I could ask for
Beautiful
As you come into abuse more [x2]
Gravity, it takes hold of me
It takes me unwillingly away from you
Paradise, it’s more than a role of dice
Are we willing to pay the prïce
Can we be true?
The lyrics of ATB feat. Haley Gibby's song Gravity talk about the powerful force of love and how it can sometimes pull us apart from the people we care about. The opening lines express how gravity takes hold of the singer, unwillingly pulling her away from someone with whom she has an intense connection. Despite this distance, the singer describes their relationship as a paradise that is worth any price. But to maintain that paradise, they must be willing to be true to themselves and to each other, even when it's difficult.
The chorus is a repeated plea to maintain a genuine relationship, rather than one built on borrowed style or false pretenses. The singer promises to know what to do when they see the person they care about, suggesting that despite the difficulties, they are willing to try to make things work. The final lines repeat the idea that the singer owes it to themselves to be honest about their feelings and to pursue a beautiful relationship, even if it means enduring moments of abuse.
Overall, the lyrics of Gravity describe a complex and intense relationship that is both fulfilling and challenging. They suggest that love can be a force that pulls people together or apart, and emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and to others in order to sustain a truly beautiful connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Gravity, it takes hold of me
I feel the irresistible pull of gravity on my body, similar to how I feel pulled away from you, even though I don't want to go.
It takes me unwillingly away from you
I am forced to leave you against my own desires, due to external forces like gravity pulling me away.
Paradise, it’s more than a role of dice
Attaining a perfect paradise with you is not just based on chance or luck, there may be more required.
Are we willing to pay the price
Are we prepared to put in the effort, sacrifice, and investment required for us to reach our paradise.
Can we be true?
Can we be honest and truthful with each other, and ourselves, about what we truly desire and what we're willing to do to achieve it.
For a while are we willing to really smile
Are we willing to pretend to be happy for a little while, despite feeling uncertain or uncomfortable, in order to see if we can make things work.
‘cause I can’t read this borrowed style
I feel like I'm not being myself or I'm imitating someone else's way of doing things, which is causing confusion or stress.
Searching for you
I'm actively looking for you, trying to find you so that we can work towards paradise together.
As I go promise me I will know
I pledge that as I continue on my journey, I will recognize you when I meet you and know what to do to move forward towards paradise.
The moment I see you so I know what to do
Upon seeing you, I will instinctively know how I should proceed and what steps we should take to attain our desired paradise.
I owe to my heart more
I owe it to myself to follow my heart and pursue what truly makes me happy, which is being with you and working towards paradise.
As you come into abuse more
As we come closer together and invest more in each other, I feel more vulnerable and exposed, yet I trust you to not abuse that vulnerability.
It’s perfect
Our relationship and journey towards paradise feels ideal and flawless, exactly as I pictured it to be.
It’s all I could ask for
I have everything I need and want in this moment, thanks to our connection and pursuit of paradise together.
Beautiful
Our relationship and the journey we're on together fills me with a sense of wonder, beauty, and awe.
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Charles-iy9ik
My all- time favorite song ever. It haunts me, 20 years on now. A true masterpiece by a true genius Thank you Andreas
@abolfazlmiri201
the exact feeling is true for me ...I have been listening to this song for about 12 years and I enjoy it each and every time ...Thank you so much for such a creation
@killeroid07
ATB Forever !!! Always the BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!
@edytaxxx6273
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@m1ishkop1shko
Force of gravity pushed me here... ATB 2019 ❤❤❤
@jonathanrodriquez2575
Here about to touch 2021!
@jag4790
December 2021 and still sounds good.
@heribertoblanco4653
This song in 2018 is the best
@Helion_Prime
Listening to this in 2016 and it's still the best. Today's music is bullshit.
@thefox4746
Listening in 2021 and still good...