After graduating from high school, he started studying Music Technology at the Utrecht School Of Arts and impressed the dance scene one year later, in 2001, with his fist release ever: Barthezz – On The Move.
With top dj support, it started as a massive dancehit in his home country and ended up as a worldwide charthit with releases on labels like Positiva (UK), Superstar (Germany), Avex (Japan) and Ultra (US). Top 10 positions in single charts of over ten countries were achieved, nominations for two dutch TMF Awards and almost 150.000 copies were sold in Germany only. The follow-up, Infected, had almost the same success.
This, together with many worldwide dj gigs (Trance Energy and Impulz in the Netherlands, Innercity New Zealand, Tokyo, Barcelona, Moscow, Beiruth, Warschau, Vancouver and more), placed him in the top regions of dance music instantly.
After a long break it was time to try something new and Bart decided to release his new tunes under his own name: Bart Claessen.
Persona Non Grata was the first Bart Claessen release, and also the first release on a new label founded by United Recordings, called Yakuza. The track did very well but the réal smash came undoubtedly with Playmo, in summer 2005. Support from almost every dj who plays trance, techno or anything that sounds like it and featured on many cd compilations.
2006 brought the long awaited follow up When Morning Comes, many remixes for the biggest names and labels around, and the highly sought-after As Playmo Comes mashup. With DJMag naming him an artist expected to blow up in 2007, and many productions scheduled for the coming year, the future surely looks good.
In the beginning of 2008 he released First light wich was a succes as well and in April 2008 Playmo was released as single with a video clip. This time it contained vocals. The official title became Bart Claessen ft. Denise River - Catch Me (Playmo)
Catch Me
Bart Claessen Lyrics
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The sweetness of your heart keeps caving in
Reaching out to clear blue sky
Letting go the need to try
Better find a way into your arms
The distance is calling
In silence this love will hide
The distance is calling
Falling like a stone in a sea of emotion -
The drowning is so sweet in a web of devotion
Reaching out to clear blue sky
Letting go I need to try
Try to find a way into your arms
Every-thing's perfect tonight
Every-thing's is bright in your eyes
The distance is calling
Come catch me I'm falling
In silence this love will hide
The distance is calling
Come catch me I'm falling
In silence this love will hide
The lyrics of Bart Claessen's song "Catch Me" are reflective of the artist's longing for his love interest amidst the turmoil of their relationship. The opening lines, "Wide awake a foulness falling in - The sweetness of your heart keeps caving in," suggest that the artist is struggling with a sense of disgust and disappointment with his partner's behavior, while at the same time, he remains emotionally invested in the relationship. He expresses this desire to be with his lover in the lines, "Better find a way into your arms."
The next verse of the song continues with similar themes of longing and struggle. The lyrics, "Falling like a stone in a sea of emotion - The drowning is so sweet in a web of devotion," describe the artist's intense attachment to his partner, despite the hardships they face. The lines, "Every-thing's perfect tonight, Every-thing's bright in your eyes," suggest that despite the difficulties in their relationship, the artist still sees hope for their future together.
Overall, the song "Catch Me" is a reflection of the complexities and ups and downs of relationships, and the artist's willingness to fight for love, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Wide awake a foulness falling in
I am fully awake, but I can feel a sense of negativity creeping in.
The sweetness of your heart keeps caving in
Your kind and loving heart is slowly crumbling away.
Reaching out to clear blue sky
I am searching for something meaningful, like reaching out to the vastness of the clear blue sky.
Letting go the need to try
I am giving up on trying too hard and just letting things happen naturally.
Better find a way into your arms
I need to figure out a way to be with you, to feel your warmth and love.
The distance is calling
The physical or emotional distance between us is becoming more and more apparent.
Come catch me I'm falling
Please help me, as I feel myself slipping into despair.
In silence this love will hide
Our love may not be expressed outwardly, but it still exists.
Falling like a stone in a sea of emotion
My overwhelming feelings are pulling me down rapidly, like a heavy object falling into the sea.
The drowning is so sweet in a web of devotion
As I sink deeper into my emotions, I find comfort in my love and devotion towards you.
Every-thing's perfect tonight
In this moment, everything feels right and perfect.
Every-thing's is bright in your eyes
I see happiness and positivity in your eyes.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@izzy3166
Keeper of a track.
@thomass3559
Childhood.....back in the day....now almost 2021 and stil listening 😎
@elchito86
"barthezz"..very good dj..and the RMX from catch me is very good too!! saludos from spain
@jxschv1316
Still love this track.
@suzannacharisma
I've always enjoyed Barthezz tracks!
@Prisonbull
Great song! I've seen it at TMF long time ago.
@user-cf2xx2if8r
Какая она красивая
@uachqbpJESUS
YEAH love this song
@gangsteroflove05
wow!!very nice music in my ears for 3:15 minutes..her vocals sooo..??..nice i came across to this song..repeat.
@ericvierhout7771
Refx Vengeance bassline !
Track still keeps on rocking :)