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.

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

Different Ways
Beatsteaks Lyrics

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I can't believe this could be the end, but we've spoken these empty words? I remember everything - it hurts, why do you simply walk away - who's different now. It's not what you said before, not what you said before! Hey what do you think now? Maybe, you say the same! Anyway - we go different ways, we have different friends in different places - and I wonder why - it's not what you said before, not what you said before! You turn away, away from me!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beatsteaks's song "Different Ways" express the emotional distress and confusion of a broken relationship. The singer cannot believe that it could be the end but acknowledges the empty words that have been spoken, causing pain and hurt. The memories flood back, and it's difficult to comprehend why the person they loved would simply walk away. The singer questions who has changed, and it's not what they said before. The chorus delivers a sense of finality and acceptance that they are going in different directions, with different friends in different places. The singer wonders why things turned out this way and why the person they loved would turn away from them.

This song's theme channels the emotions that come with a relationship that has come to an end. Often, break-ups are difficult to navigate, and both partners may feel different emotions throughout the process. The lyrics express the pain of reminiscing on happier times and the confusion that arises when the person you used to know seems to have changed. The chorus highlights the separation that follows and the realization that two people cannot remain together if they are headed different ways.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't believe this could be the end, but we've spoken these empty words?
I am in disbelief that this relationship could be coming to an end, when we have previously said meaningless things to each other.

I remember everything - it hurts, why do you simply walk away - who's different now.
I am still holding on to the memories of our past and it pains me to watch you walk away like this. I wonder who has changed more between us.

It's not what you said before, not what you said before!
What you are saying now contradicts what you had previously conveyed to me.

Hey what do you think now? Maybe, you say the same!
I am curious to know if you still hold the same thoughts as you did before or if you have changed your mind.

Anyway - we go different ways, we have different friends in different places - and I wonder why - it's not what you said before, not what you said before!
No matter what happens, we are headed in separate directions with different social circles, and I cannot help but question the authenticity of what you had previously expressed.

You turn away, away from me!
You are deliberately looking away, avoiding confrontation or acknowledging the reality of what is happening between us.

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