Their first single, "Around The World (La La La La La)" (which was a cover of the song "Pesenka" of the Russian group Ruki Vverh) was number one in Germany for six weeks in 2000. It was later on a Top 40 hit in the United States and United Kingdom. The song was in television commercial for General Electric in the United States. It has since been covered by DJ Carlee and re-titled "Dizzie Round The World" in the Hardcore techno genre[1]. The song was also covered in 2007 by the band BeFour under the name "Magic Melody."
Their debut album Planet Pop featuring songs from Alex Christensen and Clyde Ward was released on February 6, 2001, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, for which they were awarded an ECHO for 'Best Dance Act'. Similar sounding follow-up singles were successful in parts of Europe, but A Touch of Class are mainly remembered for their first hit.
They originally were promoted as "ATC" but the DJ and producer ATB successfully took the band's record label to court, and they were forced to change their name to A Touch Of Class. Three singles were released from their second album Touch The Sky in 2003 but they were not particularly successful, and the group decided to go their separate ways.
Mind Machine
A Touch of Class Lyrics
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We can travel on forever
Through the sky you and I
Back to earth again
And we're in a mind machine
I see the things I want to see
I can be all the things I want to be
Come fly with me
Come ride with me
We're in a mind machine
Together we can touch the sky
You and I
We're in a mind machine
Come on and fly with me
Come ride with me
We're in a mind machine
Take my hand you'll understand
The wonders I have seen
In my mind machine
Onward through the atmosphere
Everything is crystal clear
Finally we can see
The world as it should be
And we're in a mind machine
I see the things I want to see
I can be all the things I want to be
Is it real or just a dream
Come on and fly with me
Come touch the sky
Come fly with me
Come ride with me
We're in my mind machine
Take my hand you'll understand
The wonders I have seen
In my mind machine
The wonders I have seen
In my mind machine
Come fly with me
The lyrics of A Touch of Class's song "Mind Machine" describe a journey through the clouds in a "mind machine." The song invites the listener to join the journey and experience the freedom of the mind, where one can see what they want to see and be who they want to be. The mind becomes a vehicle for exploration, where one can soar high and see the world as they would like it to be. The singer's invitation to "fly with me" represents an invitation to break free from the ordinary and experience the thrill of the mind.
The song "Mind Machine" was released by A Touch of Class in 2003 and became a chart-topping hit in various countries such as Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The song was written by Mike Michaels and Sascha Lappessen and vocalized by Frank Madero. The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of magical realism and escapism, making it a popular song in clubs where the listener can let go of their worries and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Soaring through the clouds together
Flying high with someone special
We can travel on forever
Together, we can go and explore the world without limits
Through the sky you and I
Together, we can overcome any barriers and go beyond our limits
Back to earth again
After all our adventures, we will return back to reality
And we're in a mind machine
Our willingness to dream and explore our minds through this journey
I see the things I want to see
The power of our imagination can take us to places we want to explore
I can be all the things I want to be
We have the power to create our own reality through the mind machine
Is it real or just a dream
Questioning the reality of our experiences in the mind machine
Come fly with me
Invitation to join this adventure of exploring our minds together
Come ride with me
Invitation to join this journey and explore the world together
Together we can touch the sky
Together, we can achieve great heights in the mind machine
You and I
Emphasizing the importance of companionship in this journey of exploring our minds
Take my hand you'll understand
Encouraging someone to take part in this journey and see the wonders we have seen
Onward through the atmosphere
Continuing to explore and venture boldly into new territories
Everything is crystal clear
Our experience in the mind machine is vivid and lucid
Finally we can see
Our experience in the mind machine has opened our minds to new possibilities
The world as it should be
The mind machine has allowed us to explore a reality that is idealized and perfect
The wonders I have seen
Reflecting on the amazing experiences we have gone through in the mind machine
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.