The house scene today would be unimaginable without DJ Antoine. Always well… Read Full Bio ↴The house scene today would be unimaginable without DJ Antoine. Always well turned out and being wooed by top sponsors (Paco Rabanne, Hummer (General Motors), Campary, SKYY Vodka, Moonlight, Chupa Chups, J. Lindeberg, Y3, Podspeakers, Numark etc.), this trendsetter is also an attention-getter.

Following a 10-year sprayer career as a bad boy in Basel's hip-hop scene, Antoine was gripped by the pumpin' house wave and has ridden it to the max ever since. Antoine is an unparalleled phenomenon with over 430'000 CDs sold, 12 Golden Awards as well as his famous Houseworks and Egoïste labels, making him the leading male DJ in Switzerland. And the latest news, there are two new CD's at start: the Double-CD “DJ ANTOINE – LIVE IN ST.TROPEZ” and the CD “DJ ANTOINE – MAINSTATION 2006”, now available.

DJ Antoine also ranks among the world's elite since his triumph at the Ericsson Dance Music Award 2001. It's no wonder that he is in demand among presenters around the world (Canada, Norway, England, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, France, Ukraine, United Arabian Emirates, etc.)

Along with partner and friend Fabio Antoniali – alias Mad Mark – DJ Antoine has mixed countless international hits. Many famous artists, such as Mary J. Blige, Cyndi Lauper, Roberto Blanco, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Robin S, David Hasselhoff and Ivana Trump collaborate with the duo and have their songs exclusively remixed by the two.

HOUSEWORKS HISTORY

Since 2000, the label Houseworks has catered and promoted its glamorous events at some of the most well-known and popular addresses in the International club scene, with fire and passion. Houseworks is characterized by its unique, representation of lifestyle and extravagant taste.

Particularly in the Swiss House scene this Label is top. Houseworks not only sets constant trends - it is the alpha and omega for all events and caters to a clientele that is stylish, opened viewed, festive, dynamic and between the ages of 18 to 35. Houseworks' inspiring members have very high standards regarding the ambience, music, luxury and lifestyle. The success of this label brings in

over 100'000 visitors annually, among them considerable prominent clients.

DJ Antoine and his partner Mad Mark tour the most prominent Swiss clubs monthly (Kaufleuten Zurich, Pravda Lucerne, Prestige Berne, Mad Lausanne, Love Boat Montreux etc.) Recently one of their goals “HOUSEWORKS GOES INTERNATIONAL“ was successfully realized with DJ Antoine‘s last CD Compilation “DJ ANTOINE – HOUSEWORKS 6 – MAKES ME CUM“. It reaches such destinations like the top metropolises of MOSCOW, MIAMI, DUBAI, KIEV and various stations in POLAND. Since established, the Houseworks label has enjoyed a large and trendy customer base.

Together with the extreme success of the Vinyl and party label Houseworks, DJ Antoine has already released some CD Compilations under the name Houseworks, which has rapidly sold 430‘000 CD‘s and has brought in 12 Gold awards. And the latest news, there are two new CD's at start: “DJ ANTOINE – LIVE IN ST.TROPEZ” and “DJ ANTOINE – MAINSTATION 2006”, out now.

In 2002 a successful partnership with the label Paco Rabanne was developed to market the exclusive label for Perfume. Other renowned companies recognized the advantages provided by the successful relationship between DJ Antoine and Houseworks, thus partnerships with Moonlight, Chupa Chups, Hummer, Campari, SKYY Vodka, J. Lindeberg, Y3, Numark etc. followed.

Echo
DJ Antoine Lyrics

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I called you name
Searched for your flame
A smile between all these strangers
Can’t understand
Words in the sand
I’ll never stop burning for ya

And nothing secret here
Love’s trapped under veneer
My heart is rusted steel
And nothing secret here

Is there anyone out there
Cause all I hear is echo
Is anyone out there
Cause all my fear is the echo
Echo

Deep in the night
I lit a fire
Hoping that you’d see the sign
And all my senses tell me you’re close
And I can’t give up now

And nothing secret here
Love’s trapped under veneer
My heart is rusted steel
And nothing secret here

Is there anyone out there
Cause all I hear is echo
Is anyone out there
Cause all my fear is the echo
Echo

Love's trapped under veneer
Is there anyone out there

Is there anyone out there
Cause all I hear is echo
Is anyone out there

Cause all my fear is the echo
Echo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Antoine’s song "Echo" seem to explore the concept of unrequited love and the feeling of being lost and alone despite being surrounded by people. The singer calls out the name of the person they love and searches for any sign of their presence, hoping to catch a glimpse of their flame amidst the sea of strangers. However, they cannot seem to find them, and it seems like the words they have shared with each other might have vanished into thin air, like “words in the sand.” Despite this, the singer admits that they will never stop feeling the burning passion they have for their love interest.

The second verse continues the theme of feeling alone and isolated. The singer feels like their love is trapped under a veneer, perhaps indicating that they feel like they need to hide their true feelings, or that their love is kept from being realized by external forces. They paint a picture of their heart as rusted steel, possibly implying that they have been hurt before and are now jaded and toughened up. However, they still hope and yearn for their love interest, and they light a fire in the dark, hoping that it will serve as a beacon to draw them in. They are convinced that their love interest is close by, and they cannot give up now.

Throughout the entire song, the singer keeps asking if anyone is out there and all they can hear in response is the echo of their own voice, indicating that they feel like they are alone in their love and their fears. The song is a poignant exploration of the pain and loneliness that can come with unrequited love and the search for love, even when it seems like it might be fruitless.

Line by Line Meaning

I called you name
I shouted for you

Searched for your flame
I looked for your passion

A smile between all these strangers
I saw a happy face in a sea of unfamiliar people

Can’t understand
I can't comprehend

Words in the sand
Something said or written but easily washed away or forgotten

I’ll never stop burning for ya
My love for you will never die

And nothing secret here
There are no hidden feelings

Love’s trapped under veneer
Love is hidden behind a facade

My heart is rusted steel
My heart is hardened and tough

Is there anyone out there
I wonder if there is someone who can hear me

Cause all I hear is echo
I only hear my own voice bouncing back to me