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.

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

God Knows
Beatsteaks Lyrics

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My friend it feels right it's got me and it's ringing bright so clear it's more fun lights on don't you get me wrong so neat and clean I want to slip into a bigger dream I saw a cat so real no word can describe the way I feel look up it's still me fucked up how i wanted to be so real alright I'm gonna dance with a broken back a role model and a bad disease call me if you need it and i tell you how it feels no doubt it's still weird It's clear leave it up to you my dear God knows what we're doing here.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beatsteaks's song "God Knows" are open to interpretation, but one possible interpretation is that the singer is embracing a surreal, dreamlike state of being where everything feels right and they are free to be who they want to be. The first line, "My friend it feels right," sets the tone for a positive and adventurous mood. The singer mentions "ringing bright" and "more fun lights on," which could refer to a sensory overload or a heightened awareness of their surroundings. They also indicate that they don't want to be misunderstood by saying "don't you get me wrong." The singer then expresses a desire to escape their current reality and "slip into a bigger dream."

Later in the song, the singer references seeing a "real cat" that made them feel indescribable emotions. The cat may be a symbol for something that is both familiar and strange, or it could be a reference to the phrase "curiosity killed the cat." The singer acknowledges that they are "fucked up" and have a "broken back," but they are still willing to dance and be a role model despite their imperfections. They also offer to share their experiences with others who may need guidance. The line "God knows what we're doing here" suggests that the singer recognizes the mysteriousness and complexity of life, but they are willing to embrace it anyway.

Line by Line Meaning

My friend it feels right it's got me and it's ringing bright so clear
I feel good about this and it's very noticeable and clear to me

it's more fun lights on don't you get me wrong
Having fun with the lights on, don't misinterpret that

so neat and clean I want to slip into a bigger dream
Everything feels very organized and I want to experience something greater

I saw a cat so real no word can describe the way I feel
I saw something so real that words can't capture my emotions

look up it's still me
Even when things change, I'm still the same person

fucked up how i wanted to be so real
It's confusing how badly I wanted things to be real

alright I'm gonna dance with a broken back
I'm going to keep going even though I'm hurt

a role model and a bad disease
I can be both good and bad at the same time

call me if you need it and i tell you how it feels
If you need help, I'll share my feelings with you

no doubt it's still weird
There's no question it's still strange

It's clear leave it up to you my dear
It's obvious, but the decision is yours