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
Cheap Comments
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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Girls got rhythm and expectations
In a world gone mad under reconstruction
I'm all washed up, I guess I've had enough
Of cheap comments and fake attractions
Back at square one you were zero to none
Back, back, b-b-back, b-b-b-back, b-back
With your head in the clouds spinning around
You are miles ahead never wake up
You hit this town upon cloud nine
Waiting to get paid take the money and
Get back where you came from, get where you belong it's
Cheap comments and fake attractions
Back to California, back where you belong, you're
Back at square one, you are zero to none
Back at square one, you are zero to none
Back at square one, you are zero to none
Back at square one, you are zero to none
Back at square one, you are zero to none
Back at square one, you are zero to none
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ceap comments
Back, back, b-b-back, b-b-b-back, b-back
Back, back, b-b-back, b-b-b-back, b-back
With your head in the clouds spinning around
You are miles ahead never wake up
You hit this town upon cloud nine
Waiting to get paid take the money and
It's cheap comments and fake attractions
It's cheap comments and fake attractions
Back at square one, you are zero to none
Back at square one, you are zero to none
The song "Cheap Comments" by Beatsteaks is about the cyclical nature of life and the frustrations that come with it. The lyrics describe a person who is trying to do the right thing but is constantly met with criticism and disappointment, particularly in their relationships with others. The opening lines of "poor boy tripping on good intentions, girls got rhythm and expectations" suggest that the singer is struggling to keep up with the demands of others and is feeling overwhelmed by their own inadequacies.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of "back at square one, you are zero to none," highlights the frustration and sense of defeat that the singer is feeling. No matter how hard they try, they seem unable to break out of the cycle of disappointment and criticism. The repeated use of "cheap comments and fake attractions" further emphasizes the idea that the singer is surrounded by insincerity and superficiality, which only adds to their sense of disillusionment.
Overall, "Cheap Comments" is a powerful commentary on the challenges of life and the ways in which modern society can be disheartening and demoralizing for those who are struggling. By highlighting the cyclical nature of disappointment and emphasizing the negative impact of insincerity, the song offers a powerful critique of modern life and the culture of superficiality that can pervade our interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Poor boy tripping on good intentions
A young man who means well, but his actions sometimes result in negative outcomes.
Girls got rhythm and expectations
Women have a sense of rhythm and certain standards for themselves and others.
In a world gone mad under reconstruction
The world is in a state of chaos and turmoil with changes being made that are not always positive.
I'm all washed up, I guess I've had enough
The artist is exhausted and feels like giving up.
Of cheap comments and fake attractions
The artist is tired of shallow and insincere behaviors from others.
Back at square one you were zero to none
The person the singer is addressing has made no progress and is back where they started.
With your head in the clouds spinning around
The person is not in touch with reality and is lost in their own thoughts.
You are miles ahead never wake up
The person is too focused on their aspirations and does not see the reality of their situation.
You hit this town upon cloud nine
The person came to this town feeling very optimistic and confident.
Waiting to get paid take the money and
The person is waiting to receive payment and will leave as soon as they do.
Get back where you came from, get where you belong it's
The singer thinks that the person should return to where they came from and should only be where they truly belong.
Back to California, back where you belong, you're
The artist thinks the person belongs in California and should return there.
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ceap comments
The singer is mocking the cheap comments.
It's cheap comments and fake attractions
The singer is highlighting the existence of shallow behaviors and insincere motives.
Back at square one, you are zero to none
The person has made no progress and is back where they started.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNIM TEUTOBURG WEISS, BERND KURTZKE, PETER BAUMANN DUESE, THOMAS GOETZ, TORSTEN FLUPPI SCHOLZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DrMattDestruction
so glad the vid is just as good as the song!!!! a rarity. heard the song first. hope you guys make music for another 20+ years!!!
Suph373
Bass line has stuck in my head for the last 24 hours, I hope it may be permanent
Kristina P
ich liebe dieses Lied, die Beatsteaks und das Video! :)
monez14
Beatsteaks are awesome!
Jana C.
Einfach nur sau geil :) Video ist Spitze ♥
sonik54ger
Geiler Bass ♥️
LondonHarrods
Soo großartig! Kann bei dem Lied einfach nicht still sitzen!
isa sidofan
Die Stimme, das Video und sowieso alles an den Beatsteaks ist einfach nur zu geil. :-) Hoffentlich machen sie weitert so
VidroMidro
Schön wie Bernd ab 0:16 'leicht' ausm Tackt kommt und Arnim und Peter darüber lachen.Sehr sympatisch das die Szene es ins Video geschafft hat!
r0b0t_bunny
So geil, I love it!! :D