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
Beatsteaks
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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Die Häuser viel zu klein
Und bis oben hin voll gestopft
Mit Träumen und mit Hoffnungskram
Auf der zu kleinen Straße
Vor dem Gartentor
Steht ein kleines Scheißauto
Und das ist nicht von dir
Wollen wir das na, na?
Wollen wir das?
Alter Mann liebt Frieden
Und junge Frau liebt Tanz
Und ein Junge fegt den Flur, weil er das am besten kann
Seine Hände greifen
Nach einem Blatt Papier
Und er ließt im Ausguss dann
Was er verpassen wird
Wollen wir das, na na?
Wollen wir das, na na?
Mensch, Stolpern sieht ja klasse aus!
Durch so 'n Helm kommt ja gar nichts durch
Falle für alle!
Mensch, Stolpern sieht ja klasse aus!
Freunde, hebt die Köpfe
Wischt die Kotze weg
Das Meiste hat doch schon
So 'n Scheißhund aufgeleckt
Was wurde gewonnen
Außer Mittagsschmerz
Was für dich alles ist
Ist nichts, nichts, nichts, nichts, nichts
Wollen wir das, na na?
Wollen wir das, na na?
Mensch, Stolpern sieht ja klasse aus!
Durch so 'n Helm kommt ja gar nichts durch
Falle für alle!
Mensch, Stolpern sieht ja klasse aus!
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
Wollen wir das?
The song "Frieda und die Bomben" by Beatsteaks paints a picture of a small town bursting with dreams and hopes, yet crammed with little houses that are too small to accommodate all of them. The first verse describes a small car parked on a too-small street in front of a garden gate. The singer invites the listener to join him in questioning whether they want to see what's going on in this scene.
The second verse portrays a different set of individuals, an old man who loves peace, a young woman who loves dance, and a boy who sweeps the hallway because he's the best at it. The boy's hands reach for a piece of paper that he reads, in the gutter, discovering what he will miss. The chorus comes back to question whether we want to see this happen, while the third verse addresses the idea that most of the things they have accomplished have already been destroyed by someone else.
In summary, it is evident that "Frieda und die Bomben" talks about the dreams and hopes of people in a small town and the destruction and sadness that come along with it. It also highlights the importance of questioning whether people want what they are seeing happening around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Eine kleine Stadt
The song talks about a small town.
Die Häuser viel zu klein
The houses are too small.
Und bis oben hin voll gestopft
They are crammed full of dreams and hopes.
Mit Träumen und mit Hoffnungskram
The homes are filled with hope and dreams.
Auf der zu kleinen Straße
The street is also small.
Vor dem Gartentor
In front of a garden gate.
Steht ein kleines Scheißauto
There is a small shitty car parked on the street.
Und das ist nicht von dir
It does not belong to the artist.
Alter Mann liebt Frieden
An old man loves peace.
Und junge Frau liebt Tanz
A young woman loves dancing.
Und ein Junge fegt den Flur, weil er das am besten kann
A boy sweeps the floor because he is good at it.
Seine Hände greifen
His hands grasp.
Nach einem Blatt Papier
He reaches for a piece of paper.
Und er ließt im Ausguss dann
He reads it in the drainpipe.
Was er verpassen wird
He discovers what he will miss out on.
Mensch, Stolpern sieht ja klasse aus!
Tripping looks great!
Durch so 'n Helm kommt ja gar nichts durch
Nothing gets through that helmet.
Falle für alle!
A fall for everyone!
Freunde, hebt die Köpfe
Friends, lift your heads.
Wischt die Kotze weg
Clean up the vomit.
Das Meiste hat doch schon
Most of it has.
So 'n Scheißhund aufgeleckt
Been licked up by some shit dog.
Was wurde gewonnen
What has been gained?
Außer Mittagsschmerz
Other than midday pain.
Was für dich alles ist
Everything that matters to you.
Ist nichts, nichts, nichts, nichts, nichts
Is nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
Wollen wir das?
Do we want that?
Wollen wir das?
Do we want that?
Wollen wir das?
Do we want that?
Wollen wir das?
Do we want that?
Wollen wir das?
Do we want that?
Wollen wir das?
Do we want that?
Wollen wir das?
Do we want that?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Balch, Brant Bjork, Bradley Craig Davis, Scott B Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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0:00 As I Please
3:16 Hand In Hand
6:14 Gentleman Of The Year
11:11 Cheap Comments
17:11 Jane Became Insane
20:51 To Be Strong
23:36 Under Clear Blue Sky
27:22 Summer
31:00 Everything Went Black
36:30 Milk & Honey
40:45 Hello Joe
46:19 Hey Du
50:27 Frieda & die Bomben
54:25 Die Barfrau
54:50 I Don't Care As Long You Sing
59:30 Cut Off The Top
1:02:52 Automatic
1:10:10 Let Me In
1:17:00 SaySaySay
1:20:50 Sabotage
@dahit1978
Thx very much
@spek1402
54:25 is Barfrau :)
@estatocogio
@Spekiii Thank you! Editing my comment :)
@MrMotherfuck123
Guckt euch mal den Auftritt von 2007 an, da siehst du wie sehr sich die crowds geändert haben.
@solarr2
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