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.
Justify
ATB Lyrics
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When you want a thing more than you should
You would fall, you would crumble
By picking up the pieces from the storm
That was when you said you least expect it
That was when you asked, "How did we get this far?" So far
That was when I wanted to correct it
And I can't do it any other way
Repeat and do it all the same way
And I won't justify
One more time
And I can't do it any other way
Repeat every single word we said
And I won't justify
One more time
And it's fine to complicate it
Complicated's all I've ever known
I was there, did you see me?
Frozen in a flash, put on the wall
Now is when I guess I least expect it
But I will never ask, "How did we get this far?" My God
Even if I doubt for just a second
I can still find the right in being wrong, so wrong
And I can't do it any other way
Repeat and do it all the same way
And I won't justify
One more time
And I can't do it any other way
Repeat every single word we said
And I won't justify
One more time
The lyrics in ATB's "Justify" speak to a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a situation that one knows is not right for them, but they can't quite let go of. The opening lines set the scene for this struggle with the phrases "at a time" and "in situations," suggesting that this is an ongoing struggle rather than a one-time occurrence. The lyrics describe a scenario where the desire for something outweighs what is reasonable, leading to a situation where one crumbles under the weight of the aftermath. The line "picking up the pieces from the storm" can be interpreted as a metaphor for trying to recover from the consequences of poor decisions.
Later on, the lyrics reflect a desire to make things right, but also an acceptance of the possibility that we may not always be able to. The line "there's nothing wrong with being wrong at all" speaks to the idea of accepting our faults and mistakes as a part of the human experience. The repetition of the line "and I won't justify one more time" suggests that the subject has had enough of explaining or trying to make excuses for their actions or choices. The phrase "complicated's all I've ever known" could be interpreted as a sentiment of feeling like we are always stuck in difficult situations or relationships, and it's all we've ever known.
Overall, the lyrics of "Justify" tell a story of struggle, acceptance, and making peace with our mistakes. It speaks to the idea that sometimes we have to face the consequences of our actions and that it's okay to admit when we are wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
At a time, in situations
At certain times and situations in life
When you want a thing more than you should
When you desire something excessively
You would fall, you would crumble
You tend to break down
By picking up the pieces from the storm
By trying to recover from the adverse effects of the situation
That was when you said you least expect it
That unexpected moment when you said something
That was when you asked, "How did we get this far?" So far
When you questioned how things got this serious
That was when I wanted to correct it
That was when I felt like making things right
But I guess there's nothing wrong with being wrong at all
Maybe it's okay to make mistakes sometimes
And I can't do it any other way
I can't approach this situation from a different angle
Repeat and do it all the same way
Do it again in the same way as before
And I won't justify
I won't give an explanation
One more time
Again
And it's fine to complicate it
It's alright to make things more intricate
Complicated's all I've ever known
Complications have always been part of my life
I was there, did you see me?
I was present, were you aware of my presence?
Frozen in a flash, put on the wall
Unable to move, like a still image mounted on a wall
Now is when I guess I least expect it
I presume now is the time when I least anticipate it
But I will never ask, "How did we get this far?" My God
But, I won't question how we got here, my goodness
Even if I doubt for just a second
Even if I have a small hesitation
I can still find the right in being wrong, so wrong
I can still discover positives in being wrong
Repeat every single word we said
Say everything again word for word
And I won't justify
I won't give an explanation
One more time
Again
Lyrics © NATOARTS LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, JENNIFER KARR, ALEXANDER PEARLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AfxKiralyAkml
13 years ago and im still here. magical.
@lauramorelos504
Same here; the nostalgia its killing me happily.
@geekzer713
Hey 👋 same here Atb for life 🎶😍
@andraskepes9955
Hugh😀....This sexy music
@AlvaroLara-zm5ed
So awesome. I have been listening to this song for over a decade now. Pure magic.
@Tr3alizsofamous
Omg 😳 how did I forget about this song? 😩 2024 here
@kitanakhan665
Im glad that ATB and PVD they stayed true to their genre.
@pdpMASTERP
the greatest DJ to grace the industry, this song is second only to "Get High."
@FILIPOO877
klimacik ATB po prosty wymiata w każdym calu! Andre jest niesamowitym mistrzem w swoim fachu i w tworzeniu rozluźniającej muzyczki!! gdy przychodze styrany po pracy pierwsze co otwieram jakis kawalek ATB i sie rozplywam... a kazdy stres odchodzi w zapomnienie!! pozdro dla fanow ATB!!!
@MarDesire
Sweet, best moments from the past, unfortunately now out of reach. This is what this wonderful song reminds me of. Thank you so much for posting it!!!