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.
Wasting
ATB Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
pull me from this wreckage
though i'll try to lay the blame on you
yes i'll try to lay the blame on you
hold me so i wont fall apart
kiss me till you undo the hurt
and ill try to lay the blame on you
In these lyrics from ATB's song "Wasting," the artist is expressing a deep sense of desperation and vulnerability. The repeated plea to "save me from this wasting" and "pull me from this wreckage" suggests that the singer is in a state of emotional turmoil, feeling as if they are sinking and lost in a destructive cycle. The imagery of being pulled from wreckage implies that they feel trapped and in need of rescue from a situation or emotional state that is causing them harm.
The lines "though I'll try to lay the blame on you, yes I'll try to lay the blame on you" reveal a conflicting dynamic within the singer. Despite reaching out for help and support, there is also a sense of assigning blame to the one they are turning to for assistance. This could indicate a sense of frustration or resentment towards the person they are seeking solace from, highlighting the complex nature of relationships and how emotions can be intertwined with feelings of guilt and fault.
The lines "hold me so I won't fall apart, kiss me till you undo the hurt" convey a desire for comfort and reassurance. The singer is expressing a need for physical and emotional closeness in order to feel whole and repaired from the pain they are experiencing. The act of being held and kissed represents a form of emotional healing and connection, suggesting that the singer is seeking solace and relief from their distress.
The repetition of "and I'll try to lay the blame on you, yes I'll try to lay the blame on you" at the end of the lyrics underscores the unresolved tension and conflict within the singer. Despite the intimacy and comfort they are yearning for, there is still a sense of internal struggle and a tendency to project their feelings of fault onto the person they are turning to for support. This creates a poignant and introspective portrayal of the complexities of human relationships and the emotional intricacies that come with seeking help and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
save me from this wasting
rescue me from this feeling of purposelessness and loss
pull me from this wreckage
help me escape from the aftermath of destruction and chaos
though i'll try to lay the blame on you
even though I may attempt to shift responsibility onto you
yes i'll try to lay the blame on you
indeed, I will make an effort to hold you accountable
hold me so i wont fall apart
keep me together and prevent me from breaking down
kiss me till you undo the hurt
show me love and comfort until the pain is healed
and ill try to lay the blame on you
and I will continue to place fault on you
yes i'll try to lay the blame on you
indeed, I will persist in attributing fault to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: LAURENCE RAPACCIOLI, ASHLEY TOMBERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind