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.
Hold You
ATB Lyrics
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All the things that I never mentioned
All the things that I told you twice
Give me something to turn to
Like an answer that has no question
Give me something that I can't fight
I don't want to hold you down
I don't want to hold
I don't want to hold you down
I will always adore you
As the line with no intersection
never knows what it means to cry
Chase the wind and she'll steal you
Trap your heart and you'll never get it
These are the things that I've learned from life
The lyrics to ATB's "Hold You" explore the complexities of a relationship and the singer's conflicting emotions about holding onto their partner. The opening lines, "All the things that I told you / All the things that I never mentioned / All the things that I told you twice," suggest that the singer has tried to communicate with their partner about something important but still feels unheard. They are looking for something to turn to, "like an answer that has no question," which could be interpreted as a solution that is simple and straightforward. However, they also want something that they can't fight against, possibly indicating a desire to relinquish control and surrender to their feelings.
The chorus of the song consists of the repeated phrase "I don't want to hold you down," which could mean that the singer is afraid of holding their partner back, or that they are trying to let them go. They assert that they "will always adore [their partner] as the line with no intersection," a metaphor that suggests a love that is pure and unchanging. The final two lines of the chorus, "never knows what it means to cry / Chase the wind and she'll steal you," seem to be cautionary advice learned from past experiences.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hold You" are somewhat ambiguous and dependent on interpretation. The song could be seen as a plea for a deeper connection with a partner, or an acknowledgement that sometimes it's better to let go. ATB's use of contrasting imagery (holding onto something vs. chasing the wind) and repetition of certain phrases create a sense of tension and uncertainty that mirror the singer's emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
All the things that I told you
Every single thing that I have said to you
All the things that I never mentioned
All the hidden feelings and unsaid words I have kept within myself
All the things that I told you twice
Repeated things that I have emphasized to you
Give me something to turn to
I need something to lean on or support me
Like an answer that has no question
Something that is obvious and clear like an answer without a question
Give me something that I can't fight
Provide me with something that I cannot resist or struggle against
I don't want to hold you
I do not want to restrain or limit you
I don't want to hold you down
I do not want to hold you back, prevent you from moving forward, or cause you to feel down
I don't want to hold
I do not want to have control over you
I don't want to hold you down
I do not want to keep you down or prevent you from achieving your goals
I will always adore you
I will always love and cherish you with the utmost respect
As the line with no intersection
Like two parallel lines that never cross paths or intersect
never knows what it means to cry
An entity that has never experienced sadness or expressed emotions through tears
Chase the wind and she'll steal you
If you pursue something elusive or fleeting, it will escape your grasp or control
Trap your heart and you'll never get it
If you let something or someone trap your heart, you will never be able to retrieve it again
These are the things that I've learned from life
These are the lessons that I have gained from my experiences in life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, KEN JOHN HARRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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All the things that I told you
All the things that I never mentioned
All the things that I told you twice
Give me somethin' to turn to
Like an answer that has no question
Give me somethin' that I can't fight
All the things that I told you
All the things that I never mentioned
All the things that I told you twice
Give me somethin' to turn to
Like an answer that has no question
Give me somethin' that I can't fight
I don't wanna hold you
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you down
I will always adore you
As the line with no intersection
Never knows what it means to cry
Chase the wind and she'll steal you
Trap your heart and you'll never get it
These are the things that I've learned from life
I don't wanna hold you
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you
I don't wanna hold you down
I don't wanna hold you
@cleberaguiar9966
Acredito que a maioria deve estar entre seus 35 e 40 anos hoje... Bons tempos mesmo... Na Balada JovemPan e discotecas com as pistas cheias e todos de divertindo e paquerando. Dance music sempre foi minha paixão.
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Sonique
Enfim, só coisa boa. Sou grato por ter nascido na década de 80 e hoje, passo essa influência para meu filho. Thanks ATB! You guys rocks!
@nicataskerli6870
2024 who is listening?
@evertonriger2864
Eu
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❤🎉
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@R.a.m.o.n.a.
Love ATB ! Forever !
@Digi20
15 years later, still one of the best!
@sharkamigo
Yes,i agree with You ;-)
@LJSash
Agree
@f1lure12
Damn it is 15 years now? OMG )
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