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.

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1997: 48/49
2000: Launched
2002: Living Targets
2004: Smack Smash
2007: Limbo Messiah
2011: Boombox
2014: Beatsteaks
2017: YOURS

As I Please
Beatsteaks Lyrics

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You don't guess my name
But I've come to rearrange
Gotta put yourself at ease
I do exactly as I please

And I know you can be whole
So don't you ever forget that

Listen it up and take the town
Forget about the circus
Listen it up and fake the crown
And bounce around the circus

Listen to the ones who drive you home

Now you guess my name
Why I've come to rearrange

Gotta put yourself at ease
I do exactly as I please

Overall Meaning

In Beatsteaks's song "As I Please," the lead singer addresses an unknown person who does not know their name but indicates that they have come to rearrange things. This person is focused on putting themselves at ease and doing whatever they please. The singer acknowledges that the other person can also achieve a sense of completeness or wholeness by not forgetting who they truly are.

The chorus advises the listener to "listen it up" and take control of their own situation by ignoring distractions and staying focused. The line "bounce around the circus" suggests that life can often feel like a chaotic circus, and the key is to find a way to navigate through it all. The song encourages the listener to listen to the people who help them and keep them grounded, like those who drive them home.

Overall, "As I Please" is a song about finding balance, staying true to oneself, and not giving in to external pressures. It speaks to the universal desire to live life on one's own terms and not be swayed by other people's expectations or opinions.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't guess my name
I'm not expecting you to know who I am

But I've come to rearrange
I'm here to change things up

Gotta put yourself at ease
You need to relax

I do exactly as I please
I do what I want, regardless of what others think

And I know you can be whole
I believe you can be complete and happy

So don't you ever forget that
Remember that you have the potential to be whole

Listen it up and take the town
Pay attention and take control of your surroundings

Forget about the circus
Don't get distracted by irrelevant things

Listen it up and fake the crown
Pay attention and act confidently

And bounce around the circus
Move around freely and have fun

Listen to the ones who drive you home
Listen to the people who care about you and guide you to safety

Now you guess my name
Do you know who I am now?

Why I've come to rearrange
I'm here to shake things up

Gotta put yourself at ease
You need to relax

I do exactly as I please
I do what I want, regardless of what others think

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ARNIM TEUTOBURG-WEISS, BERND KURTZKE, PETER BAUMANN DUESE, THOMAS GOETZ, TORSTEN FLUPPI SCHOLZ

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