After the release of their first album 48/49 (1996) Steffi left the band and was replaced by Thomas Götz.
Ali left the band after they released their second album Launched (1999) and so Torsten Scholz became the new bass player.
Their first album was released on "XNO", an Indie label from berlin. "Launched" and Living Targets (2002), were both released on "Epitaph". Since their fourth album Smacksmash (2004) they are signed by the major label "Warner". In 2006 they released their first DVD, "B-Seite", and their new album ".limbo messiah" was released in March 2007.
Furhtermore, they released a Demo CD in 1995, the very rare 7'' vinyl "Knaack EP" (1997) and the limited "Wohnzimmer EP" (2002).
While their first two albums were influenced by punk rock, the roots of the later records lie within the rock/alternative genre
With the release of their song "Let Me In" from the album "Living Targets" they became famous in the national and international rock scene. With their album "Smacksmash" and it's singles "Hand in Hand", "I don't care as long as you sing" and "Hello Joe" but also with their new album-tracks, "Cut off the top", "Jane became insane" and "She was great" they entered the german charts and got their national breakthrough.
Drummer Thomas Götz is also involved in a project, called "NinaMarie", with "Torben" from the german Punk Band "Turbostaat"
Their sixth album entitled " Boombox" released January 28th 2011 and it's three singles, "Milk & Honey", Cheap Comments", and "Automatic". Their self titled album Beatsteaks released 2014 and three years laters YOURS was published.
.:ALBUMS:.
1997: 48/49
2000: Launched
2002: Living Targets
2004: Smack Smash
2007: Limbo Messiah
2011: Boombox
2014: Beatsteaks
2017: YOURS
AUTOMATIC
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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What can I do for you, sister?
We plugged into the universe and spiral out of orbit
Like a rudderless ship, whatever you want to call it
Are you afraid?
What comes next?
Any idea?
While they are playing songs of love
Standing on shaky ground
Walking on thin ice
Never use a safety net
You never get trapped
This is automatic
Got no doubt about it
My mind is over matter
Can't get any better
And we know this is magic
We've got the perfect habit
We're stealing it from different planets
And we put it on a boombox
Two people from the world of entertainment
Get on down their knees and beg me to stay
Take them back, take it back, take me back
Are we heading to the bar
'Fore the hopeless emptiness is taking over a rudderless ship?
Sounds like a goodie
You can't leave? Can't stay? Cold feet?
Standing on shaky ground
Walking on thin ice
Never use a safety net
You never get trapped
This is automatic
Got no doubt about it
My mind is over matter
Can't get any better
And we know this is magic
We've got the perfect habit
We're stealing it from different planets
And we put it on a boombox
Got no doubt about it (boombox)
My mind is over matter (boombox)
We've got the perfect habit
We're stealing it from different planets
And we put it on a boombox
Five chances of not making it
We learn until we earn the shit (boo ya!)
Sky high
You play your favorite note
I sing my favorite line
Sky high
No better place to go
No better place to shine
This is automatic
Got no doubt about it
My mind is over matter
Can't get any better
And we know this is magic
We've got the perfect habit
We're stealing it from different planets
And we put it on a boombox
Got no doubt about it (boombox)
My mind is over matter (boombox)
We've got the perfect habit
We're stealing it from different planets
And we put it on a boombox (boombox)
The lyrics of Beatsteaks's song "Automatic" seem to center around a feeling of being caught up in the moment and in the music, with a sense of uncertainty about what comes next. The opening lines, "Hush all that noise! What can I do for you, sister?" suggest a desire to shut out the distractions of the world and focus on the present moment. The references to being "plugged into the universe" and "spiral[ing] out of orbit" evoke a sense of being caught up in something greater than oneself and losing control.
The lyrics also touch on themes of risk, with mentions of "shaky ground" and "thin ice," and a caution against relying on a "safety net" that could lead to getting trapped. The repeated refrain of "This is automatic" suggests a sense of surrendering to the moment and allowing oneself to be carried along by the music and the experience.
Overall, the lyrics of "Automatic" seem to celebrate the power of music to transport and transform us, while acknowledging the uncertainty and risk that comes along with letting go and allowing ourselves to be carried away by the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush all that noise!
Quiet down and pay attention.
What can I do for you, sister?
How can I help you?
We plugged into the universe and spiral out of orbit
Like a rudderless ship, whatever you want to call it
We feel lost and disconnected from reality.
Are you afraid?
Are you scared?
What comes next?
What happens after this?
Any idea?
Do you have any thoughts on this?
You say, "the action is go", I say, "it's out of control" (huh)
While they are playing songs of love
You think we should take action, but I think things are chaotic. Meanwhile, others are focused on love songs.
Standing on shaky ground
Walking on thin ice
Never use a safety net
You never get trapped
We are taking risks and living dangerously without any safety nets.
This is automatic
Got no doubt about it
My mind is over matter
Can't get any better
And we know this is magic
We've got the perfect habit
We're stealing it from different planets
And we put it on a boombox
We feel confident and at ease. Our actions seem effortless and we are successful in stealing and blending ideas from various sources.
Two people from the world of entertainment
Get on down their knees and beg me to stay
Take them back, take it back, take me back
Are we heading to the bar
'Fore the hopeless emptiness is taking over a rudderless ship?
Sounds like a goodie
You can't leave? Can't stay? Cold feet?
We are tempted by fame and success, but also feel reluctant and uncertain about our future.
Five chances of not making it
We learn until we earn the shit (boo ya!)
Sky high
We have failed before and may fail again, but we continue to learn and grow. We feel elated and enthusiastic about our future.
You play your favorite note
I sing my favorite line
Sky high
No better place to go
No better place to shine
We are each doing what we love and feel confident and inspired to continue.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ARNIM TEUTOBURG WEISS, BERND KURTZKE, PETER BAUMANN DUESE, PIERRE BAIGORRY, THOMAS GOETZ, TORSTEN FLUPPI SCHOLZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tigrisphilipp
Geil geworden! Danke Jungs, daß ich das machen durfte für euch :)))
@DerMehlsack
Die Beatsteaks sind einfach klasse. Der Mix aus Rock und Reagge ist super und einzigartig.
@oekobroetchen
Mal abgesehen dass das Lied richtig richtig gut ist, ist das Musikvideo eines der besten und kreativsten die ich in letzter Zeit gesehen habe, ich liebe es!
@MaikvanWisel
Ich krieg net genug davon...vollllll entspannnnnnnt....ein geiler song *__*
@JaaNaa2711
das video is einfach nur Rawr!
@AlpineSolitude
Beatsteaks are awesome. First saw you guys at Open Air St Gallen in Switzerland in 2011. You're even better live. Much love from the USA
@bryantrudy568
I wish these dudes would play the US.
@KoniglicheFusse
endlich mal die albumversion. die live videos machen nur spaß wenn man sie selbst erlebt
@adizmf
i'm from romania and i love this band... i wold give anything to see them live... so, beatsteaks, please come to romania, please
@darkjuju22
Also mit Abstand das durchgedrehteste und beste Video, das ich seit langer Zeit gesehen habe.