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.
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1997: 48/49
2000: Launched
2002: Living Targets
2004: Smack Smash
2007: Limbo Messiah
2011: Boombox
2014: Beatsteaks
2017: YOURS
Alright
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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Do everything that I promised to
I can hardly move
And I think it´s true
Alright!
I guess I will be with you
There´s nothing I can do
That´s the way we lose
Alright,
Shake this hand you´re gonna be fine
We´re gonna get down eat shit and rhyme
Everything will be alright
No you will never run
Trying to pretend that you know this song
I could have picked anyone
Trying to get along
Alright,
Shake this hand you´re gonna be fine
We´re gonna get down eat shit and rhyme
Everything will be alright
If it´s more than we can take, then it´s
If it´s more than we can take, then it´s alright
Alright,
Shake this hand you´re gonna be fine
We´re gonna get down eat shit and rhyme
Everything will be alright
If it´s more than we can take, then it´s
If it´s more than we can take, then it´s
The lyrics of "Alright" by Beatsteaks seem to be expressing a sense of resignation and acceptance towards a situation that the singer may not necessarily want to be in, but feels obligated to pursue nonetheless. The first verse seems to imply that the singer is being pressured into doing something they had previously promised to do, which has left them feeling unable to move. Despite this, the singer seems to acknowledge that they will attempt to do what they can to please and comfort the other person involved.
The chorus repeats the word "alright" several times, perhaps as a sort of mantra or coping mechanism for the singer to convince themselves that everything will be fine. The second verse includes the line "No you will never run/Trying to pretend that you know this song/I could have picked anyone/Trying to get along," which suggests that the singer feels trapped or stuck in a situation they may not fully understand, but feels like they have no choice but to follow through with.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring the idea of resignation and acceptance when faced with difficult or uncomfortable situations. It may also be seen as a reflection on the pressures of conformity and fitting in with social expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you want me to
Now that you are showing interest in me and want me to do something for you
Do everything that I promised to
Do all the things that I said I would do for you in the past
I can hardly move
I am feeling overwhelmed and unable to take action
And I think it´s true
I believe that what you are asking of me is genuinely important
Alright!
I agree to do what you ask and will try my best
I guess I will be with you
I accept your request and will be by your side
Trying to please and to comfort you
I will attempt to make you happy and ease any worries you have
There´s nothing I can do
Despite my efforts, there may not be much I can actually do to help
That´s the way we lose
Sometimes even with our best efforts, we still don't always succeed
Alright, Shake this hand you´re gonna be fine
Everything will be okay, let's shake hands and agree to move forward
We´re gonna get down eat shit and rhyme
We will work together through the ups and downs, persevering and staying true to ourselves
No you will never run
You will not try to escape or avoid the situation
Trying to pretend that you know this song
Trying to act like you understand what's going on, even if you don't
I could have picked anyone
I chose to be here for you specifically, out of everyone else
Trying to get along
Doing what we can to make things work and coexist peacefully
If it´s more than we can take, then it´s
If the situation is too difficult for us to handle
Everything will be alright
Despite any struggles, eventually things will work out in the end
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.