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.
Humanity
ATB Lyrics
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Every part of me is breaking down
You have let me feel so helpless
As if I couldn't drown
It was all with love
You understood the need in me
So much tenderness
You touched my soul
My very being
You made me whole
Now life has new meaning
Gotta a second chance
You can see the change in me
And as we dance
You wrap me in humanity
Others walked on by in their blindness
But you refused to let me be
My disguise you saw behind this
You pushed on in and set me free
And it was in protection
You held on with such certainty
Embraced by your affection
As you wrapped me in humanity
You touched my soul
My very being
You made me whole
Now life has new meaning
Gotta a second chance
You can see the change in me
And as we dance
You wrap me in humanity
The lyrics to ATB's song Humanity speak to the power of human connection and empathy. The singer in the song has been through a difficult time, and feels broken down and helpless. However, the kindness of another person has given them new hope and meaning in life. The other person is described as being full of love and tenderness, and by wrapping the singer in humanity, they have touched their very soul and made them whole again.
The lyrics emphasize the transformative power of empathy and compassion. At a time when the singer felt like they couldn't go on, the other person refused to let them be and saw through their disguise of stoicism to the pain beneath. By doing so, they set the singer free and gave them a second chance at life. This theme of second chances is reinforced throughout the song, as the singer notes that others walked on by in their blindness, but the other person refused to let them drown.
Overall, the lyrics of Humanity tell a powerful and emotional story about the power of human connection. By showing empathy and understanding, we can help others find new hope and meaning in life, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been swallowed by your kindness
Your actions have been very kind to me, and I feel overwhelmed.
Every part of me is breaking down
Because of the kindness you have shown me, I am emotionally overwhelmed and breaking down.
You have let me feel so helpless
You have made me feel vulnerable, but in a positive way that has allowed me to grow.
As if I couldn't drown
Your support has been so strong that I feel like no matter the situation, I will never drown or be lost.
It was all with love
Your actions were all driven by love for me and a desire to help me.
You understood the need in me
You have a deep understanding of who I am and my needs on a personal level.
So much tenderness
Your actions are full of care, affection, and gentleness.
You wrapped in humanity
You have embraced and accepted me as a person and shown me incredible humanity.
You touched my soul
Your actions have touched me deeply on a spiritual and emotional level.
My very being
Your influence has impacted the core of who I am as a person.
You made me whole
Your kindness and support have allowed me to become a more complete and fulfilled person.
Now life has new meaning
Because of your actions, my perspective on life and what is important has shifted.
Gotta a second chance
I feel like I have been given a second chance at life or a new opportunity thanks to your support.
You can see the change in me
You are able to witness the positive changes and growth that have occurred within me thanks to your support.
And as we dance
As we continue on this journey together, you are still showing me kindness and support.
You wrap me in humanity
You continue to embrace and show me the very best of what it means to be human and show empathy and support for others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: STEPHEN JOHN KALINICH, PETER LACEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Johan2587
La primera canción que cambio mi mundo y me hizo amar la música electrónica y hasta la fecha una de mis favoritas.
@katarinakalmarova8385
I can´t explain by words how I love this song. This is the best song on this planet.
(in another version I love the start (ooou ooou) that woman explains by her voice her strength)Then:
She starts talking her story (0:07 - 0:40). And her strength continues by admiting her feelings and how fragile and addicted she feels. Author of this song enforced word UNDERTOOD (you understood the need in me) bcs understanding of emotions by another person is difficult. It is hard to find someone, who would be your soulmate. Tenderness... Then (1:02 - 1:29) very softly but with high strong voice she describes how he touched her soul - but we can feel she is afraid of loosing it, of making mistake, then by (ou ou ou ou...) the author explains her insecurness (insecurity?), her fears of loosing what she has, but by crying it loudly, she explains, that it means the whole world, a new life for her.
Then (1:44) the corus starts with drums, with confidence, she is 100% sure, what he made to her soul, her brain, her feelings and what he means in her life (You can see the change in meee?). She changed just to be perfect for him. He is the ONLY ONE WHO TOUCHED HER SOUL
goosebumps ♡
I LOVE YOUR SONGS ATB! YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST! ♡ ♡ ♡
P.S.: please, for LGBTetc change the word HE for HER LOVE ;) peace :) Love is important, not which beings are in love :)
@jorgerobles5117
NO
@NotReallyLaraCroft
Чистое искусство.
@novastrike3733
I came twelves years from the future just to say that this music still rocks effortlessly...❤👍
@arekdoroszuk3834
Byłem! Pamiętam! Nie zapomnę ❤❤❤
@hectorlezcano9361
Una de mis favoritas del trance aun escuchandola en 2020!
@jardin.prohibido
I freakin' love the lyrics of this song, amazing..
@Suisam1
This song popped in my head...mainly the melody but damn its still such an amazing tune
@jolantarokjane6199
We love you ATB. All your songs!