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
Excited
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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There ain't no car I can't get started
And if you want to be a part of it
You can share my dream and get lost
There ain't no way to stay smart boy
If you crack up who's gonna care boy
What friends are for now
Before you drop boy so what
The lyrics to Beatsteaks's song Excited seem to be about someone who is willing to do anything to feel excited again. The first line "I'd sell myself to get excited" suggests that the person is willing to sacrifice their own values or dignity in order to feel that rush of excitement again. The next line "There ain't no car I can't get started" could symbolize the idea that the person is capable of anything, even the seemingly impossible, to feel that excitement again.
The following line "And if you want to be a part of it, You can share my dream and get lost" suggests that the person wants someone else to come along on this pursuit for excitement. But the idea of getting lost also implies that they may be willing to leave everything behind in order to chase their dreams with this other person.
The next few lines "There ain't no way to stay smart boy, If you crack up who's gonna care boy, What friends are for now, Who can tell so live it up" suggest that the person may be aware that their pursuit for excitement could lead to trouble, but they don't care because they don't want to live a boring life. The final line "Before you drop boy so what" could suggest that the person is willing to take risks and face the consequences, even if it means potentially harming themselves or others.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire for excitement at any cost, even if it means sacrificing one's own values, taking risks and potentially getting hurt, and potentially harming others in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd sell myself to get excited
I am willing to do anything to feel excited and alive
There ain't no car I can't get started
There is no obstacle that can stop me from achieving my goals and desires
And if you want to be a part of it
If you want to join me on this journey towards excitement and fulfillment
You can share my dream and get lost
You can come along on this adventure with me and forget about your worries and problems
There ain't no way to stay smart boy
It is impossible to always make the right decisions and be intelligent in every situation
If you crack up who's gonna care boy
If you fail or have a breakdown, who will be there to support you?
What friends are for now
This is what true friends are for - to support each other through thick and thin
Who can tell so live it up
No one knows what the future holds, so enjoy the present and have fun
Before you drop boy so what
Before you die or give up on life, none of the worries or problems will matter, so take risks and live life to the fullest
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