Christian was always surrounded by music, his father played guitar for The Signs, a Liverpudlian three-piece rock band that once opened for The Beatles! At age 14, Burns began learning guitar by mimicking his dad and playing by ear melodies that he heard in his head. Christian states, "I would always get these melodies when my dad would be playing guitar, and I would get melodic bits and pieces stuck in my head until I could work it out on the guitar." It was then Christian began experimenting as a writer and singer which inspired his dad and he to build a make shift 4-track studio in their back garden. "We built this out of old bricks, and once constructed I was hooked! Me and my mates would go and record music at any given moment."
It was a great training ground which lead to Christian fronting 90's pop rock band BBMak and opening for artists such as Britney Spears and N'Sync before going on to sell over 3 million records world-wide. "Performing in a band like BBMak gave me confidence and really made me learn a lot about being an artist, creating, and performing. It definitely brought me forward as an artist. It was a time where boy bands ruled and we were a band that actually played our instruments and wrote our own songs!"
After the global success of BBMak, Christian went back into the studio to work on solo material. It was then that he heard a song that made him stop in his tracks - "SOMEBODY TOLD ME" by THE KILLERS. "Hearing this song on the radio was like a breath of fresh air, it was a mish mash of all of the music I loved from the 70's and 80's." With some networking and a few lucky coincidences, Burns started producing with The Killers' producer Jeff Saltzman. Timing and the computer age was on Burns' side having posted these Saltzman/Burns creations on his personal MySpace little did he realise that it would catch the appeal of global trance sensation Tiesto. "I woke up one day and checked my MySpace mail to a very keen email asking if he could have one of my songs. Not knowing who it was I said āNO but let's write something together'. Now when I think back, it could have been a very wrong move." Thankfully Tiesto said yes and "IN THE DARK" was born. A Billboard Chart Topping Hit, this sensational song generated Electronic greats such as David Guetta, BT, Matt Darey, and Benny Benassi to get in touch and ask Burns to write for them. "I caught the electronic bug it really took me back to my early days of learning guitar and building a studio. It opened up the world of creating and building tracks with synths and sounds I had never used before." So with his MAC Book Pro, a Moog Voyager, Access Virus, 7 Macs and his guitar THE BLEACH WORKS project was born.
His mate, BT came in to guest as a co-writer to one of the lead tracks called "The Enemy." "It's a song about escaping with somebody, getting away from all your troubles," noted Burns. "I love the guitars in this one, BT did a brilliant job with his skills."
"As We Collide" is a curious combination of raging rock and dance that Burns wrote and performed with artist Jes, a ārocktronica' artist he met while working with Tiesto. Burns also went back and worked with producer, Jeff Saltzman, with the song, "Something About You" which tells the tale of a strong attraction to somebody and what that can do to your mind! The song has been mixed by Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, The Killers).
2021 update: Heās written for the likes of TiĆ«sto, BT, Armin Van Buuren and Benny Benassi and is one of the most in demand lyricists and vocalists out there. As one third of multi-million selling Brit band BBMAK he conquered the UK Top 40 and the US Billboard Top 100.
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The writing was on the wall for Christian to be involved in music in some form from an early age. Christianās father was part of The Signs, a UK Merseybeat band āI always remember the house being engulfed with music as a childā, Christian said. āMe and my dad built a makeshift studio at the bottom of our garden with a four-track tape machine. I was always in there. I was fascinated by the whole process of making music.ā
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Throughout Christians illustrious career he has collaborated with the worlds biggest names in the dance scene - Christian wrote and featured on āIn The Darkā, the lead single from TiĆ«stoās Grammy-nominated album āElements of Lifeā, with electronic giant BT, Christian wrote and sang on three tracks from Grammy-nominated long player āThese Hopeful Machinesā ā āThe Emergencyā, āForget Meā and lead track āSuddenlyā. Teaming up with Armin van Buuren on his āMirageā album, Christian wrote the #1 smash hit āThis Light Between Usā, touring with the record-breaking five-time winner of DJ Magās Top 100 DJ Chart.
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Christian 2nd solo artist album āLove Songs from Suburbiaā is out now.
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In The Dark
Christian Burns Lyrics
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Like the world around you's breaking
And it feels
Like there's no one else around you
And it's quiet
There's a silence in the darkness
And it sounds
Like the carnival is over
As you walk
In the crowded empty spaces
And you stare
At the emptiness around you
You wanna go
To the city and the bright lights
Get away
From the sinners that surround you
'Cause I will be there
And you will be there
We'll find each other in the dark
And you will see
And I'll see you too
'Cause we'll be together in the dark
'Cause if it's coming for you
Then it's coming for me
'Cause I will be there
'Cause we need each other in the dark
And if it terrifies you
Then it terrifies me
'Cause I will be there
So we've got each other in the dark
As I look into the sky
There's sparks bright as ice
You want me to take you over there
I want you to stay with me
'Cause you're not the only one
The only one
No, no
Don't worry
You're not the only one
'Cause if it's coming for you
Then it's coming for me
But I will be there
'Cause we need each other in the dark
And if it's panicking you
Then it's panicking me
But I will be there
So we've got each other in the dark
In the dark
In the dark
We'll need each other in the dark
In the dark
In the dark
We'll hold each other in the dark
Now we're saved together in the dark
'Cause we've got each other in the dark
In āIn the Dark,ā Christian Burns talks about finding comfort in the darkness and seeking refuge in someone elseās company. The first stanza sets the stage for the rest of the song, invoking a sense of despair and loneliness. The world may be falling apart and there is no one around to provide any support. But in this moment, when everything seems to have come to a standstill, there is also a sense of calmness in the silence of the darkness, like a carnival that has just ended.
As the song progresses, Burns paints a picture of a crowded and empty city, where he feels lost and disconnected from everyone else. He wants to escape and go to the cityās bright lights, away from the sinners surrounding him. However, in the chorus, he reassures himself (and the listener) that heāll be there to offer company and support. He and the other person (presumably a lover or a friend) will find each other in the darkness.
The bridge has Burns looking up at the stars with someone by his side, and thereās a sense of hesitation in the air. He wants to take the other person to see the sparks in the sky but also wants them to stay. The final chorus repeats the idea that the two need each other in the darkness, which has now become a source of comfort and safety.
Overall, āIn the Darkā is a heartwarming song about finding someone who will be there for you even in the darkest of times. Itās a reminder that even when things seem hopeless, there is often someone out there who shares your fears and will stand by you.
Line by Line Meaning
When it seems
Like the world around you's breaking
When it feels like everything around you is falling apart
And it feels
Like there's no one else around you
And it feels like you're all alone
And it's quiet
There's a silence in the darkness
And in the darkness, there's a quietness that can be scary
And it sounds
Like the carnival is over
And it feels like the party's over
As you walk
In the crowded empty spaces
As you walk through places where there are people, but you still feel alone
And you stare
At the emptiness around you
And you look around and feel like everything around you is empty
You wanna go
To the city and the bright lights
You want to escape to a place with more excitement and life
Get away
From the sinners that surround you
To avoid the people around you who are doing wrong things
'Cause I will be there
And you will be there
We'll find each other in the dark
And you will see
And I'll see you too
'Cause we'll be together in the dark
But even though everything feels dark, I'll be there with you and we'll find each other. We'll be able to see each other and be together in the dark
'Cause if it's coming for you
Then it's coming for me
'Cause I will be there
'Cause we need each other in the dark
And if it terrifies you
Then it terrifies me
'Cause I will be there
So we've got each other in the dark
If something comes for you in the darkness, it's coming for me too. We need each other, even when it's scary. I'll be there for you, and we'll have each other in the dark
As I look into the sky
There's sparks bright as ice
You want me to take you over there
I want you to stay with me
'Cause you're not the only one
The only one
No, no
Don't worry
You're not the only one
Looking up at the stars, there's beauty even in the dark. You want to escape to somewhere bright, but I want you to stay with me. You're not the only one who feels scared and alone in the dark. Don't worry.
'Cause if it's coming for you
Then it's coming for me
But I will be there
'Cause we need each other in the dark
And if it's panicking you
Then it's panicking me
But I will be there
So we've got each other in the dark
If something is causing you to panic in the darkness, I'll be there with you, because we need each other. We've got each other, and that's all that matters in the dark.
In the dark
In the dark
We'll need each other in the dark
Even though it's dark, we'll still need each other for support
In the dark
In the dark
We'll hold each other in the dark
In the darkness, we'll need to hold onto each other to stay strong
Now we're saved together in the dark
'Cause we've got each other in the dark
Now we'll be okay in the darkness, because we have each other for support
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN ANTHONY BURNS, TIJS M. N VERWEST, REIJERS N WAAKOP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@extremeviki92
This song will always have a special place in my heart.
@qwe9283
My No.1 Song
@undergroundbeats7877
Absolutely! <3
@soyjorgealan
One of my favourite songs <3
@sebastianswork
Eu tenho muita saudade desse tipo de mĆŗsica eletrĆ“nica. Eu viajava longe escutando esse som. Hoje estĆ£o fazendo mĆŗsica de moda, sem emoĆ§Ć£o alguma.
@soyjorgealan
Ć verdade, nĆ£o hĆ” emoĆ§Ć£o na mĆŗsica de hoje. Que bom que outras pessoas estejam ouvindo essa mĆŗsica em 2024. NĆ£o sou o Ćŗnico que sente falta dessa Ć©poca.
@fernandathallessa3665
NĆ£o tem sensaĆ§Ć£o melhor que essa Ć©poca.
@dufus360
Can't believe I first listened to it in 2010 . It's been 13 years. I am getting old. Fellow Millennials, nice to see you again.
Tiesto, armin van Buren, the rasmus, lady gaga, andain etc...
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@soyjorgealan
Here I am listening this song in 2024 too. IĀ“m 35 now and feel nostalgic. Nice to see you too.
@samuelnerick
Here we are, missing those days with the music so hard in our ears