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.
Killer
ATB Lyrics
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That's the killer
So you want
To be free?
To live your life
The way you want to be
Will you give
Will we live
Or will we die?
Tainted hearts
Heal with time
Shoot that love
So we can stop the end
Solitary brother
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
If we try
And live your lives
The way you want to be
Yeah
Solitary brother
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister
Is there still a part of you that wants to give? (x3)
Racism in among future kings can only lead to no good besides
All our sons and daughters already know how that feels
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The song "The Killer" by ATB is a poignant and emotional take on the power of loneliness and its effects on individuals. The lyrics "It's the loneliness that's the killer" highlight the negative impact loneliness can have on a person, leading them to feel isolated, despondent, and lost. The song goes on to question the importance of freedom and life, asking whether we are willing to give to others and whether we will live or die.
The chorus of the song provides a glimmer of hope in the form of love, which can heal even the most tainted of hearts. The lines "Shoot that love so we can stop the end" suggest that love can prevent the end or destruction of oneself. The song also makes a powerful statement against racism and discrimination, declaring that such actions can only lead to no good.
Overall, "The Killer" is a powerful and emotional track that speaks to the human experience of loneliness, isolation, and the hope that love and connection can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the loneliness
The feeling of being alone is what causes pain and suffering.
That's the killer
The state of being alone can lead to negative consequences.
So you want
Do you desire to have something?
To be free?
Do you want to live without any restrictions and limitations?
To live your life
To lead your existence.
The way you want to be
According to your desires, wishes, and dreams.
Will you give
Will you share or contribute something?
If we cry?
Will you empathize if we express our emotions?
Will we live
Will we survive or exist?
Or will we die?
Or will we cease to exist?
Tainted hearts
Damaged or corrupted hearts.
Heal with time
Can recover or mend with the passage of time.
Shoot that love
Spread that love and share it with others.
So we can stop the end
So we can prevent a negative outcome.
Solitary brother
Lonely brother.
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Do you still desire to continue living and thriving?
Solitary sister
Lonely sister.
If we try
If we make an effort.
And live your lives
And enjoy your existence.
Yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation.
Racism in among future kings can only lead to no good besides
Racism among people who have great power and influence can only result in negative outcomes.
All our sons and daughters already know how that feels
The younger generation has already experienced the negative effects of racism.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Paul Tinley, Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel
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