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
Cut Off The Top
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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Watch the ceiling crushing down to the floor
If you want it get it coming after dark
Guess we make it faster than you ever thought
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
Stripped to the bone
Ready to go
You can never tell, getting hell, from being well, so let me spell
It's me against the world
It's me against the world
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
I see at least you live by the rule
(Stop the fuss now pray for love)
Now that you're stuck to the groove
(Raise your head now say goodbye)
At least you live by the rule
(A sudden rush covers up my doubts)
You never know how the drugs work out
Come down watch the whole thing explode
Come down watch the whole thing explode
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
Kreuzberg, Kreuzberg!
The lyrics of Beatsteaks' song "Cut Off The Top" are thought-provoking and open to interpretation. The opening line, "Check the meaning don't stop the teasing now," could imply that the listener should pay attention to the lyrics and not be distracted by the catchy beat. The second line, "Watch the ceiling crushing down to the floor," could be interpreted as surreal imagery or represent the feeling of being overwhelmed or trapped. The third line, "If you want it get it coming after dark," could indicate that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, even if it's under the cover of darkness. The last line of the first stanza, "Guess we make it faster than you ever thought," could be seen as a challenge to the listener to keep up with the singer's pace or warning them of the unpredictable nature of life.
The chorus, "Climb this mountain to cut off the top, damage, damage/ First I swallow then I throw up, damage, damage/ Come and try me falling apart, damage, damage/ Climb this mountain to cut off the top, damage, damage," could speak of the struggle to achieve one's goals or reach the top, with the accompanying "damage" referring to the emotional and physical toll it can take. The second verse contains the line, "You can never tell, getting hell, from being well, so let me spell/ It's me against the world." This could be interpreted as the singer feeling isolated or that the world is against them. The final lines of the song, "Come down watch the whole thing explode/ Come down watch the whole thing explode," suggest that the singer has achieved their goal but warns of the consequences of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Check the meaning don't stop the teasing now
Pay attention to the significance of what's happening and don't let anyone discourage you
Watch the ceiling crushing down to the floor
Witness the chaos and destruction of what's happening before you
If you want it get it coming after dark
Seize what you desire, but do it under the cover of darkness
Guess we make it faster than you ever thought
We're achieving our goals quicker than anyone anticipated
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Strive to reach the top, even if it means going through struggles and challenges
Damage, damage
Continual harm and hurt
First I swallow then I throw up
At first, I may accept something, only to later reject it entirely
Come and try me falling apart
Make an attempt to bring me down, but I'll remain strong despite the difficulties
Stripped to the bone, Ready to go
Completely vulnerable and unguarded, prepared for whatever's next
You can never tell, getting hell, from being well, so let me spell
It's difficult to distinguish good from bad, but I'll explain it to you
It's me against the world
I'm alone in my battles, and I'm fighting against everyone else
I see at least you live by the rule (Stop the fuss now pray for love)
I acknowledge that you follow the principle of calming down and seeking love instead
Now that you're stuck to the groove (Raise your head now say goodbye)
Now that you've conformed to the norm, it's time to depart from it
At least you live by the rule (A sudden rush covers up my doubts)
At least you have principles that you live by, unlike myself who's unsure of my actions
You never know how the drugs work out
You can't predict the outcome when you take drugs
Come down watch the whole thing explode
Come down and observe the explosive results of our actions
Kreuzberg, Kreuzberg!
A repeated reference to the Kreuzberg neighborhood of Berlin, Germany, where the band is from
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ARNIM TEUTOBURG-WEISS, BERND KURTZKE, PETER BAUMANN DUESE, THOMAS GOETZ, TORSTEN FLUPPI SCHOLZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leggoohh 77
Check the meaning don't stop the teasing now
Watch the ceiling crushing down to the floor
If you want it get it coming after dark
Guess we make it faster than you ever thought
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
Stripped to the bone
Ready to go
You can never tell, getting hell, from being well, so let me spell
It's me against the world
It's me against the world
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
I see at least you live by the rule [Stop the fuss now pray for love (Sung during "rule")]
Now that you're stuck to the groove [Raise your head now say goodbye (Sung during "groove")]
At least you live by the rule [A sudden rush covers up my doubts (Sung during "rule")]
You never know how the drugs work out
Come down watch the whole thing explode
Come down watch the whole thing explode
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
Kreuzberg, Kreuzberg!
kimberley Holley
I’ve been listening to the guys for years, I heard them on German MTV, they are so good!!! Why have they never released anything in the uk? I don’t get it... I love them!!!
Leggoohh 77
Check the meaning don't stop the teasing now
Watch the ceiling crushing down to the floor
If you want it get it coming after dark
Guess we make it faster than you ever thought
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
Stripped to the bone
Ready to go
You can never tell, getting hell, from being well, so let me spell
It's me against the world
It's me against the world
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
I see at least you live by the rule [Stop the fuss now pray for love (Sung during "rule")]
Now that you're stuck to the groove [Raise your head now say goodbye (Sung during "groove")]
At least you live by the rule [A sudden rush covers up my doubts (Sung during "rule")]
You never know how the drugs work out
Come down watch the whole thing explode
Come down watch the whole thing explode
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
First I swallow then I throw up
Damage, damage
Come and try me falling apart
Damage, damage
Climb this mountain to cut off the top
Damage, damage
Kreuzberg, Kreuzberg!
theskafest77
Uwielbiam ten band! Są naprawdę dobrzy :)
Matze Alt
Immer noch überragend!🤙🏻
Humberto Augusto Ferreira
Very nice band and song! Greetings from Brazil!
disengagejam
we need more of this band in the US ... I love European bands !!!
DkillerKills
They are so good live :D
CaliDeCali **
A dated a german girl from Berlin back when I was in the Army stationed in Germany. She introduced me to Beatsteaks and other great german bands. I miss and love Berlin. Amazing city.
Kwaku Awurade Adom
SHAEF and other Orders
Kwaku Awurade Adom
But Berlin is Not an official Part of Germany 😉