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
Hail To The Freaks
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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So the words hit the boy who can never be tough
If somebody needs to compromise
Hashing out deals to cover lies
I predict a world that keeps you hanging on
I've been around and around I'll come
To weather the storm and set up the sun
Hail to the freaks, I can't get enough
So the words hit the boy who can never be tough
Saw a friend recently
Beggin' for sympathy
Been holding my breath
And tryin' to accept
Another apology
Hail to the freaks, I can't get enough
So the words hit the boy who can never be tough
Somebody needs to speak out wise
Hashing out deals to cover lies
Calling you from the top of friction
Calling you from the wrong direction
To set up the sun
The song “Hail To The Freaks” by Beatsteaks is a tribute to outsiders and unique individuals who go against societal norms. The lyrics “Hail to the freaks, I can't get enough” portray the singer's admiration for those who stand out and refuse to conform, in a world where individuality is often suppressed. The song discusses the idea that the most interesting people are often the ones who don't fit in and never will, represented by the line “So the words hit the boy who can never be tough”. This can be seen as both a celebration of non-conformity and an empathetic call to anyone who has ever felt out of place, like they don't belong.
The song also references the idea of compromise and the dishonesty that can come with it. “Hashing out deals to cover lies” highlights the fact that people often have to make compromises and hide their true selves in order to fit in or get ahead. However, the singer predicts a world where truth and individuality will be celebrated instead of suppressed. This is represented in the lines “To weather the storm and set up the sun” and “Calling you from the top of friction, calling you from the wrong direction, to set up the sun” which suggest that despite the challenges, it is possible to create a world where people can be true to themselves.
Overall, “Hail To The Freaks” is a song that celebrates individuality and encourages people to be proud of who they are. It challenges the notion that people should conform in order to be accepted and instead celebrates the unique qualities that make each person who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Hail to the freaks, I can't get enough
I love and admire people who are different or outsiders, and I can't get enough of being around them.
So the words hit the boy who can never be tough
The lyrics of this song affect the sensitive boy who is not tough or macho, and maybe make him feel empowered or understood.
If somebody needs to compromise
If there is a need for negotiation or agreement between two parties who have different interests or opinions.
Hashing out deals to cover lies
Negotiating and making agreements that involve dishonesty or deception, or trying to hide the truth to avoid conflict or punishment.
I predict a world that keeps you hanging on
I foresee a future where people are dependent, unsure, and unable to make decisions or take actions on their own, because they rely on a system or authority that controls them.
I've been around and around I'll come
I have experienced many things and come full circle, to a point where I can face challenges and endure them with hope and resilience.
To weather the storm and set up the sun
To withstand difficult times, overcome adversity, and bring back hope, positivity, and light into the world.
Saw a friend recently
I met with a friend not long ago.
Beggin' for sympathy
They were asking for pity or understanding, maybe because they were going through a tough time or facing a problem.
Been holding my breath
I have been anxious or worried about something, and trying to keep my emotions in check or my thoughts to myself.
And tryin' to accept
I am attempting to come to terms with something, to understand it or to let it go.
Another apology
My friend was saying sorry again, perhaps for something they did wrong or something that happened to them that affected me.
Somebody needs to speak out wise
Someone should step up and offer wise or thoughtful advice or opinions.
Calling you from the top of friction
This person is trying to communicate with you or reach out to you, despite the tension or disagreement between you.
Calling you from the wrong direction
However, their message or approach might be misguided, misunderstood, or inappropriate for the situation.
To set up the sun
Their intention is to bring positivity or clarity into the situation, to resolve the conflict or make things better in the end.
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
Adrian Mclean
I remember jamming to this song on Guitar Hero many years ago, great song !!
the wiz benm
Love this song! In Italy, this is one of the "anthems" of La Zanzara (The Mosquito) which is a satirical radio program with hard themes like daily scandals, extreme s3x, politics and crime.
ivan Caceres
Gracias por esta canción!
Me encanta. DANKE!
Erik
das ist einfach der beste Beatsteaks-Song, obwohl es wirklich viele richtig gute Songs der Jungs gibt
kamomillala
Столько лет прошло, а от них по-прежнему срывает башню 8))
Johnny Shapeshifter
I love it!
Erik
das ist einfach der beste Beatsteaks-Song, obwohl es wirklich viele richtig gute Songs der Jungs gibt
wirsehnunsunterwegs·de
Geilste Band 🤘🏻
Bernd Möller
die machen einfach nur Druck. Richtig geilen Druck
Bookmark Bandit
Beatsteaks! Please come to Texas I've been wanting to see you too close to fifteen years now!