<… Read Full Bio ↴There are 4 bands with the name ATC/A Touch of Class/Above the Clouds.
1) ATC, meaning A Touch of Class (the group's previous name), is a pop band based in Germany, although the four members each come from different countries — Joe from New Zealand, Sarah from Australia, Tracey from England, and Livio from Italy. All four members were performers in the German production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats" in Hamburg when they met. Before the release of their second album the band had to drop the use of the abbreviation of their band name due to a legal dispute.
They broke into the mainstream with their electronica crossover hit single "Around the World (La La La La La)" (a cover of Ruki Vverkh's "Pesenka") off their debut album Planet Pop (February 6, 2001) under Sony BMG Music Entertainment. "Around the World" has received massive radio play world-wide, but the rest of the album was generally considered lacking by critics. In 2000 they won an ECHO for Best Dance Act. Since then, they have produced a second album, Touch The Sky (2003).
After flopping with their second album BMG dropped ATC in May 2003. The band spoke about a break for 2-3 years to change their music, but now there is no sign of a comeback as each member has resumed his or her "normal" life again.
2) A Touch of Class, a 5 member Jazz Combo
Based in the Niagara Region and directed by Craig Inglis, A Touch of Class plays music ranging from the post World War I
"Tin Pan Alley", to the romantic ballads and Swing tunes of the 30's and 40's Big Band era, and Classic Rock of the 60's & 70's.
The Band includes: Alto Sax - Channing Julien, Tenor Sax - Lucas Durand, Baritone Sax - Talek Julian, Bass - Liv Shaw, and Percussionist - Adam Slinn
3) ATC (Above the Clouds) Swedish heavy metal group formed in 1978, in Stockholm. They released the only album in their career, Cut in Ice. After this... they split up. Last known line-up of them is:
H. Spider Soder -vocals
Mappe Bjorkman - guitars
Tommy Denander -guitars
Anders Gustafsson - bass
Per Liljefors - drums
4) A.T.C. is a rap group from San Francisco, CA.
Lonely
ATC Lyrics
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It was a long time ago
When you came into my life
When you stole my heart
Now I'm asking why
[Bridge]
Why you lied to me
Now you won't come back to me
Now I want to be
Now I'm trying to see
Why I'm lonely now
[Chorus]
Never knew, never knew
I could be, I could be so lonely
Life is blue, but it's true
That I feel, that I feel so lonely
Can't you see that with you
I'm so lonely
Never knew, never knew
I could be, I could be so lonely
Maybe you don't know
That I love you so
But you took my heart
Now I can't let go
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
The lyrics for ATC’s song “Lonely” speaks of a past love that has left the singer feeling lost and alone. The opening lines “It was a long time ago, when you came into my life, when you stole my heart, now I’m asking why” sets the mood for the rest of the song. The singer is questioning why their former lover lied to them and laughed at them, leaving them to feel lonely. The repetition of “never knew, never knew, I could be so lonely” and “life is blue, but it’s true, that I feel so lonely” emphasizes the overwhelming feelings of isolation and sadness that the singer is experiencing. The second verse speaks about the love that was shared and how the singer cannot let go, despite the hurt caused by the former lover.
The lyrics paint a picture of a person who was once full of life and love, but is now a shell of their former self. The song is a tale of heartbreak and the struggles that come with moving on from a relationship that was once meaningful. The use of repetition and a somber melody drive the message of loneliness home. The lyrics convey the raw emotions that come with experiencing heartbreak and the struggle of trying to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a long time ago
Referring to a time when the singer and the subject of the song had just met.
When you came into my life
The subject of the song entered the singer's life at some point in the past.
When you stole my heart
The subject of the song captured the singer's affections.
Now I'm asking why
The artist is perplexed as to why the subject of the song would abandon them.
Why you lied to me
The subject of the song deceived the artist in some way.
Why you laughed at me
At some point in their relationship, the subject of the song made fun of the singer.
Now you won't come back to me
The subject of the song is no longer interested in a relationship with the singer.
Now I want to be
The artist desires companionship and intimacy but is lacking it.
Now I'm trying to see
The artist is attempting to comprehend their own feelings of loneliness and heartbreak.
Why I'm lonely now
The artist is unsure of why they are currently experiencing such loneliness and isolation.
Never knew, never knew
The singer is expressing surprise and disbelief at the depth of their loneliness.
I could be, I could be so lonely
The isolation that the artist is experiencing is severely impacting them.
Life is blue, but it's true
The singer perceives the world around them in a sad and melancholy manner.
That I feel, that I feel so lonely
The singer is reiterating the depth of their loneliness.
Can't you see that with you
The singer is pleading with the subject of the song to realize that they could have had a fulfilling relationship together.
I'm so lonely
The artist is stating that they are incredibly lonely.
Maybe you don't know
The subject of the song may be unaware of the artist's true feelings for them.
That I love you so
The singer has deep romantic feelings for the subject of the song.
But you took my heart
The subject of the song has already captured the singer's affection.
Now I can't let go
The artist is unable to move on from the relationship or the heartbreak that they are experiencing.
Bridge
A section of the song that precedes the chorus and features similar lyrics to the verses.
Chorus
The primary melody and lyrics in the song, featuring a repetition of the theme of loneliness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: INGO HAUSS, HELMUT HOINKIS, CLYDE JOSEPH WARD, STEVE FRAME, A. NINFA
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