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.
Hero
ATB Lyrics
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Everybody else to see them drown
Sometimes when the world seems sad and grey
I just want to pull these curtains down
You're my hero
You're my hero
I will not forget you when you're gone
You're my hero
I will not forget you
I will not forget you when you're gone
If I ever find my way to zero
I will try to hold you underground
And if ever I should see your face
I will try to pull these curtains down
You're my hero
You're my hero
I will not forget you when you're gone
You're my hero
You're my hero
I will not forget you
I will not forget you when you're gone
Everybody wants to be the hero
Everybody else to see them drown
Sometimes when the world seems sad and grey
I just want to pull these curtains down
You're my hero
You're my hero
I will not forget you when you're gone
You're my hero
You're my hero
I will not forget you
I will not forget you when you're gone
You're my hero
You're my hero
I will not forget you when you're gone
You're my hero
You're my hero
I will not forget you
I will not forget you when you're gone
The song "Hero" by ATB is all about hero worship and idolization. The lyrics describe how everybody wants to be a hero and be seen as a hero by others. However, sometimes when the world seems sad and grey, the person speaking in the song just wants to pull the curtains down and escape. In the chorus, the person sings directly to their hero and tells them that they will not forget them, even after they are gone. They then go on to mention that if they ever find themselves at rock bottom, they will try to hold their hero up, but if they were ever to see their hero again, they would try to pull the curtains down to protect them from the harshness of the world.
The song speaks to the idea that somebody can be so important and influential in another person's life that they become a hero. It touches on the concept of hero worship and being inspired by somebody else's actions. The lyrics also highlight the importance of remembering those we consider heroes, even after they have passed on.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants to be the hero
Many people desire to be the savior or protagonist in different situations.
Everybody else to see them drown
Some individuals crave the attention that comes from being the center of attention, even if it means putting themselves in danger.
Sometimes when the world seems sad and grey
On occasion, during moments of sadness and depression, it feels like everything around seems colorless and unenjoyable.
I just want to pull these curtains down
During those periods of sadness, it is difficult to deal with life, making you want to hide away from everything and everyone.
You're my hero
You are the person who inspires and motivates me.
I will not forget you when you're gone
Even after you are gone, I will remember all that you have done and the impact you made on my life.
If I ever find my way to zero
In a hypothetical situation where I have lost all hope and cannot find any way out,
I will try to hold you underground
I will try and keep you close to me, even if it means separating myself from the outside world.
And if ever I should see your face
If I see you again someday,
I will try to pull these curtains down
I will make an effort to face my sadness and depression, instead of hiding away and avoiding confrontations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, KEN JOHN HARRISON
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