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
Fix It
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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I breathe in, you breathe out
Can't get enough, can't give it up
I care a lot, you'll never stop
To act up, scream and shout
Give me what you got and spit it out
Stir me up don't keep it quiet
And let me know we're alive
See the world, it smiles back
While you're setting the trap
Can you give it some more
As you reach for the shore
To sell what is left and
If we can't fix this,
Then we can't fix anything
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
You cover up you keep it quiet
Dressed to kill you'll survive
Can't give it up can't get enough
You won't stop, you are savages
See what you got and
Deny it to the public
See the world, it smiles back
While you're setting the trap
Can you give it some more
As you reach for the shore
To sell what is left and
If we can't fix this,
Then we can't fix anything
If we can't fix this,
Then we can't fix anything
See the world, it smiles back
While you're setting the trap
Can you give it some more
As you reach for the shore
To sell what is left and
If we can't fix this,
Then we can't fix anything
Your mind is burning an invisible fire
Can't get enough, but you will never get higher
"Fix It" is a grungy rock song by the German punk rock band, Beatsteaks. The lyrics explore frustration, passion, and denial, and the difficulty of finding resolution when faced with a problem. The song oscillates between bittersweet moments of hope and negativity, reflecting the struggles of human interaction and the challenges of fixing deep-rooted issues.
The opening lines, "What's coming up, don't worry about/ I breathe in, you breathe out," suggest an attitude of carefree optimism, but the remainder of the verses take a darker tone. The lines "Can't get enough, can't give it up/ I care a lot, you'll never stop" hint at the frustration of trying to break away from something that has a strong hold over you. The lyrics encourage the listener to unleash their raw emotions and actively participate in resolving the issue at hand, as evidenced by the line "Give me what you got and spit it out/ Stir me up don't keep it quiet/ And let me know we're alive." However, the chorus is more pessimistic, suggesting that the problem is so deep-seated that it may be impossible to ever fix it.
Overall, "Fix It" presents a powerful message about the human condition, encouraging listeners to confront their issues head-on while acknowledging that sometimes there are no easy solutions.
Line by Line Meaning
What's coming up, don't worry about
Don't worry about what's happening in the future
I breathe in, you breathe out
We complement each other, we are in sync
Can't get enough, can't give it up
We are addicted to something that we cannot stop
I care a lot, you'll never stop
I care deeply, and you will never stop being yourself
To act up, scream and shout
To express ourselves in a loud and passionate way
Give me what you got and spit it out
Show me what you are made of, and don't hold back
Stir me up don't keep it quiet
Provoke something in me, don't be silent
And let me know we're alive
Show me that we are both alive and living
See the world, it smiles back
The world is a happy and welcoming place
While you're setting the trap
While you are planning and scheming
Can you give it some more
Can you give more effort or energy?
As you reach for the shore
As you strive to succeed or attain your goal
To sell what is left and
To make money from what is still available
You cover up you keep it quiet
You hide your true feelings and keep them to yourself
Dressed to kill you'll survive
You are dressed to impress and to survive any challenge
You won't stop, you are savages
You are fierce and relentless in your pursuit
See what you got and
Show me what you are capable of
Deny it to the public
Don't let others know what you are capable of
If we can't fix this,
Then we can't fix anything
If we can't fix our problems, then we can't fix anything else either
Your mind is burning an invisible fire
You are consumed by something that cannot be seen but is felt deeply
Can't get enough, but you will never get higher
You crave more, but it will never be enough to satisfy you completely
Contributed by Alice D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.