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.
Heartbeat
ATB Lyrics
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They guide the wheel
The sun is black
Then it's shades of red
The seasons change
And moments build
We rise to fall
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight(and I can't fight)
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight those final turns
But your soul is a never-ending road
When your heart beats here
Your heart beats
And your doors are never fully closed
When your heart beats here
You're always
My heart beats
So heavy falls the drum
On still lines we can never shape
And it's a rhythm etched in time
We fall back in the artist's clay
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight (and I can't fight)
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight those final turns
But your soul is a never-ending road
When your heart beats here
Your heart beats
And your doors are never fully closed
When your heart beats here
You're always
My heart beats
Your soul is a never-ending road
When your heart beats here
Your heart beats
And your doors are never fully closed
When your heart beats here
You're always
My heart beats
So heavy falls the drum
On still lines we can never shape
And it's a rhythm etched in time
We fall back in the artist's clay
The lyrics "Steady hands, they guide the wheel" could be interpreted as the idea of having control over one's life, and being able to steer it in the direction they desire. The reference to the changing seasons and moments building represents the idea of time passing and experiences shaping one's journey. The metaphorical language of "We rise to fall, like dust to wind" could be seen as emphasizing the transient nature of life, and the inevitability of change.
The theme of time passing is further emphasized in the lyrics "The hourglass has burned through, and I can't fight those final turns." This could be interpreted as accepting the idea that time is running out, and there's no way to change the course of events. However, the lyrics also suggest that the heart and soul are endless, and even though everything else may change, they remain constant. This idea of endurance is reflected in the lyrics "Your soul is a never-ending road... And your doors are never fully closed."
The lines "So heavy falls the drum, on still lines we can never shape. And it's a rhythm etched in time, we fall back in the artist's clay" suggest the idea of destiny or fate, and the fact that no matter how much we try to shape our lives, we are ultimately subject to forces beyond our control. The use of artistic imagery mentions falling back into the "artist's clay," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the shaping of our lives by something greater than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Steady hands
Confident and composed, we hold the power
They guide the wheel
Our actions direct the course of our lives
The sun is black
In moments of despair, everything seems dark and bleak
Then it's shades of red
Hope slowly creeps in, bringing vibrancy and color to our lives
The seasons change
Life's transitions are inevitable and unstoppable
And moments build
Each experience adds meaning and depth to our existence
We rise to fall
Our accomplishments and failures are cyclical
Like dust to wind
Just like the natural flow of life that cannot be controlled
The hourglass has burned through
Time has passed by and cannot be reversed
And I can't fight (and I can't fight)
I have to come to terms with what is beyond my control
But your soul is a never-ending road
You can continue to grow and learn, evolving constantly
When your heart beats here
When you are true to yourself and your passions
Your heart beats
You are alive and thriving
And your doors are never fully closed
Opportunities are always available, waiting to be seized
You're always
You will never be alone or stagnant
My heart beats
I am alive and connected to the world around me
So heavy falls the drum
Life's burdens can weigh us down and hold us back
On still lines we can never shape
Some things in life are beyond our control or ability to influence
And it's a rhythm etched in time
Life moves in cycles, perpetually repeating patterns
We fall back in the artist's clay
Our experiences mold us into ever-evolving works of art
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Cloud9
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, MANVEL TER POGOSYAN, MELISSA LORETTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Steady hands
They guide the wheel
The sun is black
Then it's shades of red
The seasons change
And moments build
We rise to fall
Like dust to wind
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight(and I can't fight)
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight those final turns
But your soul is a never-ending road
When your heart beats here
Your heart beats
And your doors are never fully closed
When your heart beats here
You're always
My heart beats
So heavy falls the drum
On still lines we can never shape
And it's a rhythm etched in time
We fall back in the artist's clay
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight (and I can't fight)
The hourglass has burned through
And I can't fight those final turns
But your soul is a never-ending road
When your heart beats here
Your heart beats
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