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.
My Saving Grace
ATB Lyrics
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Is as simple and true as the love you inspire in me
So let me fall
If I go, would you wait? Would you wonder
Would you know what I'm thinking and why I'm ashamed
Of the girl I am and the stranger that I became
Hold tight to the heart of an angel you'll never know
And it keeps you going just knowing I'm here tonight
So let me fall, let me love you
Let me free your inner child
Let me sit inside your silence
Let me ease the hurt you hide
'Cause I'm alive, I'm unlucky
I'm a line too fine to trace
But I could be your consolation
If you'd be my saving grace
My wild world is the shape of a sound that can't be heard
But it rings when I'm unraveled by you
There's a quiet storm and my skin gets torn and I wake brand new
Higher and brighter than yesterday
But I'm still a dark, mysterious night
When the sun descends and the moon leads you to my side
So let me fall, let me love you
Let me free your inner child
Let me sit inside your silence
Let me ease the hurt you hide
'Cause I'm alive, I'm unlucky
I'm a line too fine to trace
But I could be your consolation
If you'd be my saving grace
Is reach into the heart of you
Is as simple and true as the love you inspire in me
So let me fall
Is reach into the heart of you
Is as simple and true as the love you inspire in me
So let me fall, let me fall
The lyrics of ATB's "My Saving Grace" are a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and human emotion. The song begins with the lines "Is reach into the heart of you, Is as simple and true as the love you inspire in me, So let me fall." Here, the singer is laying bare his vulnerability and imploring his beloved to let him love her completely and without reservation. This theme of risking it all in the name of love continues throughout the song, as the singer asks if his beloved would wait for him if he were to leave, and professes his desire to ease her pain and be her consolation.
The next verse reveals that the singer is grappling with personal demons and fears that he is unworthy of love. He sings, "Of the girl I am and the stranger that I became, Hold tight to the heart of an angel you'll never know, 'Cause her face looks a little like mine, And it keeps you going just knowing I'm here tonight." The reference to an angel suggests that the singer sees his beloved as a source of redemption and hope, and that he is desperate to hold onto her and the love they share.
The chorus repeats the plea to be allowed to love and comfort the beloved, and the second verse depicts the singer as being transformed by the power of love. The closing lines of the song return to the theme of falling, and beg once again to be allowed to love with abandon. Overall, "My Saving Grace" is a powerful and evocative meditation on love, fear, and the transformative power of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Is reach into the heart of you
I want to truly know you and understand you at your core
Is as simple and true as the love you inspire in me
This desire to know you is uncomplicated and genuine, just like the love I feel for you
So let me fall
I'm willing to be vulnerable with you and let myself fall in love
If I go, would you wait? Would you wonder
If I were to leave, would you miss me and think about where I went?
Would you know what I'm thinking and why I'm ashamed
If I were to open up to you about my thoughts and feelings, would you understand and not judge me?
Of the girl I am and the stranger that I became
I'm struggling with my identity and feeling like I've changed into someone I don't recognize
Hold tight to the heart of an angel you'll never know
Someone out there is an angel in your life, but you may not even realize it
'Cause her face looks a little like mine
I may not be the angel in your life, but I have similarities to her that make me a valuable presence in your life
And it keeps you going just knowing I'm here tonight
Even just having me here with you is comforting and helps you keep going
Let me free your inner child
I want to help you embrace your playful, carefree side
Let me sit inside your silence
I want to be with you even when we're not speaking and just have peaceful moments together
Let me ease the hurt you hide
I want to be there for you when you're feeling hurt or vulnerable and help you feel better
'Cause I'm alive, I'm unlucky
I'm alive and well, but I've had bad luck in life so far
I'm a line too fine to trace
I'm unique and hard to fully understand or predict
But I could be your consolation
I could be the one who brings you comfort and solace from the difficulties of life
If you'd be my saving grace
But I need someone to save me too, and that person could be you
My wild world is the shape of a sound that can't be heard
My thoughts and emotions are complex and hard to express
But it rings when I'm unraveled by you
But when I'm with you and let my guard down, my inner world becomes clearer and more understandable
There's a quiet storm and my skin gets torn and I wake brand new
Being with you can be intense and emotional, but it also has the power to make me feel new and rejuvenated
Higher and brighter than yesterday
My experiences with you are uplifting and make me feel more positive
But I'm still a dark, mysterious night
Despite the positive influence you have on me, I still have my mysterious and complex side
When the sun descends and the moon leads you to my side
When day turns into night and you're with me, there's a special quality to that time together
So let me fall, let me love you
I want to be fearless and open in my love for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, ARUNA ABRAMS, RUEDIGER DITTMANN
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