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.
I Am Only Human
ATB Lyrics
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You've got diamonds in your eyes
You're stuck inside a web of lies
What do you feel?
You're just barely getting by
Cuz you're so lost within your mind
But you're not real
A man who never knew his name
Collecting hearts to numb the pain
You don't deserve this love of mine no more
You tried to keep me on your shelf
In case you're crying out for help
But I can tell you I'm not made of stone
CHORUS:
Cuz I am only human
Show me that you're human
I am only human
Show me that you're human
VERSE 2:
You think that everything we had
You'll find so easily again
But you can't see
I learned to read between the lines
I see right through your tired eyes
But you left me
PRE-CHORUS 2:
You're building castles in the sky
You set reality on fire
And I can't save you from yourself no, no
Won't let you hurt me anymore
You keep an unrequited heart
Cuz you can't learn to love yourself alone
CHORUS:
I am only human
Show me that you're human
I am only human
Show me that you're human
You're not a hero, it was all for show
Cuz you don't even know what love is for
So you can try to fill the void with her
But she is only human
Show her that you're human
The lyrics to ATB's "9 PM (Till I Come)" feature several different themes and messages throughout. The phrase "Till I Come" serves as a repeating chorus and represents an idea of staying connected or waiting for someone. In the first verse, the lyrics, "Don't stop it's the real sound" suggest that the music being played is authentic and worth experiencing. The next verse talks about the arrival of summer and the desire to connect with other people, with "irrational impulses" suggesting a willingness to follow one's heart without reason.
The third verse mentions the "fields of love," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding love and happiness. The following lines ask if the listener has experienced these feelings for themselves. The next part of the song references the desire to live life freely and authentically. The lyrics imagine a world where people are able to do what they want without judgment or consequences. This is juxtaposed with the idea of the consequences of our actions and the way that time can heal our feelings of heartbreak or despair.
The final lines of the song reference racism and the way that it negatively impacts future generations. The lyrics suggest that this is something that we should actively fight against in order to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Till I Come!
Say 'Till I Come'.
Don't Stop:
Keep going, this is the real sound.
The Summer:
It's summertime and you want some companionship. Your desires may be irrational.
The fields of love:
Have you ever experienced a place where love grows? Have you ever felt the initial presence of love?
So you want to be free, to live your life the way you wanna be.
Do you want to have the freedom to live your life according to your own desires?
Will you give if we cry?
If we ask for help, will you give it?
Will we live...or will we die?
Is there still hope for us to survive or are we doomed?
Tainted hearts heal with time.
Even if someone is hurt or has done something wrong, it is possible for healing to occur with time.
Shoot that love so we can stop the end aha
Spread the message of love so we can prevent the end.
Solitary brother
Are you alone and looking for connection?
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Do you still have a desire to live and enjoy life?
Solitary Sister
Are you alone and looking for connection?
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Do you still have a desire to help and give to others?
If we try and live your lives the way you wanna be, yeah.
If we attempt to follow our own paths and live our lives according to our own desires, we may find happiness.
Racism in among future kings can only lead to no good.
Racism and prejudice among those who will rule in the future can only result in negative consequences.
Besides, all our sons and daughters already know how that feels yeah yeah yeah
Furthermore, our children already understand the pain and harm caused by such discrimination.
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Written by: ANDRE TANNEBURGER, NATALIE SEMKIW
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