Beatsteaks is a German alternative rock/punk band founded in 1995 and resid… Read Full Bio ↴Beatsteaks is a German alternative rock/punk band founded in 1995 and residing in Berlin, Germany. The original line-up consisted of Arnim Teutoburg-Weiß (vocals & guitar), Bernd Kurtzke, Peter Baumann (both guitar), "Ali" (bass) and "Steffi" (drums).

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

Ain't Complaining
Beatsteaks Lyrics

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You got me one more time on the telephone
I had a hard time making the call
What you're dying about is drying me out
And what is coming is taking control

After you laid off your medication
I feel hungover, cut the connection

I got no reason to communicate
I got no reason to communicate
Know where your story goes
Nowhere but down below
Ain't complaining

Oh
Anything near you worth the attention
I cut the cord off my telephone
You're not wasting my precious time
What you're on about is just wearing me out
And I've been, I've been trying for too long

I got no reason to communicate
I got no reason to communicate
Know where your story goes
Nowhere but down below
Ain't complaining
Ain't complaining

Oh
I got no reason to communicate
I got no reason to communicate
Know where your story goes
Nowhere but down below
Ain't complaining

Oh, oh
Ain't complaining

Overall Meaning

The song "Ain't Complaining" by Beatsteaks tackles the issue of toxic relationships and negative people in our lives that drain us and bring us down. The lyrics suggest that the singer has had enough of dealing with someone's constant complaining, and their negative energy has begun to affect him. He had a hard time even calling this person on the phone, knowing the negativity that awaited him on the other end. The other person has stopped taking their medication, and it has left the singer feeling hungover from their energy. He cuts the connection with the person, refusing to waste any more of his precious time and cut the cord off his telephone. He expresses that he knows where their story goes, nowhere but down below, implying a hopeless or sad trajectory for the other person.

The chorus, "I got no reason to communicate, Know where your story goes, Nowhere but down below, Ain't complaining" reiterates the singer's decision to distance himself from this negative person, and he isn't regretful or complaining about it. He knows what they're about and chooses to move on, not letting their negativity affect him anymore.

Overall, the song's message is empowering, encouraging the listener to let go of negative people in their lives and to not let anyone affect their energy or bring them down.

Line by Line Meaning

You got me one more time on the telephone
You successfully reached me on the phone again

I had a hard time making the call
I struggled with the decision to call you

What you're dying about is drying me out
Your constant complaining and negativity is draining me

And what is coming is taking control
Your behavior and attitude is becoming overwhelming

After you laid off your medication
Since you stopped taking your medication

I feel hungover, cut the connection
I feel drained and need to disconnect from your energy

I got no reason to communicate
I have no desire to talk with you

Know where your story goes
I know how your situation will likely turn out

Nowhere but down below
It will only get worse from here

Anything near you worth the attention
Is there anything positive or beneficial in being around you?

I cut the cord off my telephone
I disconnected myself from you

You're not wasting my precious time
I value my time and refuse to waste it on you

What your on about is just wearing me out
Your constant negative talk is exhausting me

And I've been, I've been trying for too long
I have put up with your behavior for too long

Ain't complaining
I am not complaining, just stating my stance

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Arnim Teutoborg-Weiss, Bernd Kurtzke, Peter Baumann, Thomas Goetz, Torsten Scholz

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