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.

It's Like Insomnia
DJ Antoine Lyrics

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Shining diamonds
Bring our hearts together
We last forever
Let's break the speed of sound
Tonight we know
Tonight we go

Insomnia

Yeah!

It's like insomnia
The sun is rising still chasing the dream
Insomnia
All the lights are taking over me
Miles away, miles away
It's okay, it's okay, yeah
Cause we be coming out and breaking the day
With insomnia
We gotta live and forget about insomnia
Insomnia

Breaking twilight
The sun may be arriving
But restless in motion
We move to keep the sound
Alive we know
Tonight we go
Yeah!

It's like insomnia
The sun is rising still chasing the dream
Insomnia
All the lights are taking over me
Miles away, miles away

It's okay, it's okay, yeah
Cause we be coming out and breaking the day
With insomnia
We gotta live and forget about insomnia
Insomnia

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Like Insomnia" by DJ Antoine features lyrics that are all about the feeling of staying up all night and chasing your dreams. The first verse talks about shining diamonds bringing hearts together and lasting forever. The pre-chorus then urges the listener to break the speed of sound and embrace the moment: "Tonight we know, tonight we go."

The chorus is where the title of the song comes in. The lyrics declare that the feeling of staying up all night and chasing your dreams is "like insomnia." The rising sun and all the lights around seem to take over the singer, but it's okay because they are "coming out and breaking the day." The second verse continues in the same vein, describing the feeling of staying up and moving to keep the sound alive: "Breaking twilight, the sun may be arriving, but restless in motion, we move to keep the sound."

Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of the feeling of staying up all night and pursuing your passions. While insomnia itself can be a frustrating and exhausting experience, the song presents it as a source of energy and inspiration.

Line by Line Meaning

Shining diamonds
We have something precious, valuable and beautiful which we can use to unite us.

Bring our hearts together
Our common interest and desire will connect our emotions and help us work together.

We last forever
Our relationship will survive the test of time and the obstacles we face.

Let's break the speed of sound
We need to push ourselves beyond our limits and reach new heights of achievement.

Tonight we know
We are confident in our abilities and our plan for the night.

Tonight we go
We are ready to take action and pursue our goals without hesitation.

Insomnia
We are unable to sleep because we are so driven and passionate about our pursuits.

The sun is rising still chasing the dream
Despite the passage of time, we are still committed to our goal and will not give up.

All the lights are taking over me
Our passion and energy for what we are doing is consuming us.

Miles away, miles away
Our minds are focused on something far from our current location or reality.

It's okay, it's okay, yeah
We are reassured that it is alright to have a laser focus on our goal and pursue it with everything we have.

Cause we be coming out and breaking the day
We are emerging as victors and making our presence known even in the light of day.

With insomnia
Even as we suffer from a lack of sleep and intense drive, we keep pushing forward.

We gotta live and forget about insomnia
We need to embrace our passion and purpose and not let our temporary lack of rest hold us back.

Insomnia
We cannot let our intense drive be subdued even as we struggle to sleep.

Breaking twilight
As the night ends, we continue to push forward and not let the arrival of the morning slow us down.

The sun may be arriving
The new day may be upon us, but we are still dedicated to our goal and will not stop.

But restless in motion
We cannot sit still or relax because we are constantly driven to achieve our goals.

We move to keep the sound
We continue to make progress and keep the energy and momentum of our pursuit going.

Alive we know
We are certain that our passion and drive will keep us going no matter what obstacles we face.

Tonight we go
We are determined to take action and keep moving forward, even on this night.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ANTOINE KONRAD, DANIEL BANKUTI, DANIEL KLINGER, FABIO ANTONIALI, LASSE LINDORFF, TONINO SPECIALE

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