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 first 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 rรฉal 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.
Followed by the highly sought-after bootleg of Reflekt's Need To Feel Loved, a remix of Chocky's Always And Forever on Positiva, and the long awaited follow up When Morning Comes, the future surely looks good.
Infected
Barthezz Lyrics
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But in your letter it's playing your game
It's so hard when love gets dark in the summertime
And I got a bird here in my ear
Telling me stories all made by fears who will come true
When you get old, just pray
And I just got it all from
Mr.Feeling wrong with money
The last time infected me
The last time infected me
The last time infected me so good
The last time infected me
The last time infected me
The last time infected me so good
Now it's cold and you're always involved
Into this song all made by code
Isn't it sad? Oh, so sad when I've written it
A tutor of mine, cover over
Laying all sleeping in the sand
Isn't it hard when love gets hard in the summertime?
And I just got it all from
Mr.Feeling wrong with money
And I'm gonna tell you one thing now
The last time infected me
The last time infected me
The last time infected me so good
The last time infected me
The last time infected me
The last time infected me so good
Oh, so good, oh, so good, oh, so good
Oh, so good, oh, so good, oh, so good
The lyrics to Barthezz's song Infected seem to be about the negative consequences of pursuing fame and money. The opening line, "It's the fame that holds you in vain," suggests that the desire for fame can be a vain pursuit. The next line, "But in your letter it's playing your game," could be interpreted as a reference to a letter from a fan that is playing into the artist's ego and desire for fame. The next line, "It's so hard when love gets dark in the summertime," suggests that the artist is struggling with a dark or difficult situation during a time that is typically associated with relaxation and happiness.
The next lines, "And I got a bird here in my ear / Telling me stories all made by fears who will come true / When you get old, just pray," suggest that the artist is receiving negative or fearful messages from someone or something that is metaphorically represented by a bird. The advice to "just pray" when you get old could be seen as an acknowledgement of the difficulties and challenges that come with aging.
The lyrics continue with references to a person named Mr. Feeling wrong with money, and the infectious nature of something that seems to have affected the artist in the past. Overall, the lyrics to Infected convey a sense of disillusionment with the pursuit of fame and money, and the negative consequences that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the fame that holds you in vain
You are only interested in fame, even though it is meaningless
But in your letter it's playing your game
You are using your words to manipulate others and get what you want
It's so hard when love gets dark in the summertime
Even during a time of happiness and warmth, love can be difficult and painful
And I got a bird here in my ear
I am being told things that I don't want to hear
Telling me stories all made by fears who will come true
The things I fear are becoming a reality, and I am being reminded of them
When you get old, just pray
You may not have control over your life anymore, but you can still hope for good things
And I just got it all from Mr.Feeling wrong with money
I learned these lessons about the corrupting nature of money from a person who has a negative attitude
And I'm gonna tell you one thing now
I have something important to say
The last time infected me
I was deeply affected by something in the past
The last time infected me so good
Even though it was painful, the past experience was impactful in a positive way
Now it's cold and you're always involved
Things have changed and you are now fully invested in a situation that has lost its warmth
Into this song all made by code
This false and artificial song has become your reality
Isn't it sad? Oh, so sad when I've written it
It's painful to realize the truth of the situation and see it written out
A tutor of mine, cover over
Someone I relied on for guidance is now gone
Laying all sleeping in the sand
They have passed away and are now at peace
Isn't it hard when love gets hard in the summertime?
The contrast between the happiness of the season and the difficulties in love can be overwhelming
Oh, so good, oh, so good, oh, so good
Despite the pain and struggles, there is still some good to be found
Writer(s): Bart Claessen Copyright: Strengholt Music Publishin O.B.O. Strengholt Music Pub Bv, Strengholt Music Publishing Bv
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Radek1920
BEST Song for LIFE 2024๐๐ฅณ
Thank you Barthezz๐ฅณ๐ฅณ
@EkspertCelestynWyjasnia
20240and still
@gans1502
moments of happiness from 2003-2004 years
@tonyjackson7462
2023 and still on my playlist will never get tired of hearing the music i grew up on!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
@Buhry
late 90's and early 2000's trance and techno is so good! Still love it 20 years after
@pronoiser8368
2024! <3
@amoulet69
One of my first politones in my Nokia 3210. When playing Snake was the only distraction and pure joy.
NO Insta, NO facebk, NO bullshit like now, so sad now...
@DjStinger
I agree
@user-gt5pq5yf5v
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@seniorangelomusic
2021 still sounds fresh!