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
I fought the law
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I needed money, 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I left my baby and I feel so bad
Well, she's the best girl, I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
Robbin' people with a zip gun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I lost baby and I lost my fun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I left my baby and it feels so bad
I guess my race is run
But she's the best girl, I've ever had
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
The song "I Fought the Law" by the Beatsteaks is a cover of the original song written by Sonny Curtis and made popular by the Bobby Fuller Four in 1966. The song tells the story of a man who has made some poor choices in life and is paying the price for them. He is "breakin' rocks in the hot sun" and has been "robbin' people with a zip gun" in order to make some money. He knows what he was doing was wrong, but he felt like he had no other choice. However, in the end, he admits that he "fought the law and the law won". He has lost everything - his baby, his fun, and his freedom.
The song is a commentary on the consequences of breaking the law and serves as a warning to those who might be tempted to do so. It also highlights the desperation that can lead people to commit crimes, as the man in the song felt like he had no other choice but to break the law in order to survive.
Overall, the Beatsteaks' cover of "I Fought the Law" is a high-energy, punk-infused version of the classic song that stays true to the original while adding its own unique flavor.
Line by Line Meaning
Breakin' rocks in the hot sun
Working hard in the sun
I fought the law and the law won
I tried to get away with breaking the law, but I was caught and punished
I needed money, 'cause I had none
I committed a crime because I was in financial need
I left my baby and I feel so bad
I regret leaving my partner, I feel guilty
I guess my race is run
I think my chance is over, my luck has run out
Well, she's the best girl, I've ever had
I hold my partner in high regard and love her deeply
Robbin' people with a zip gun
Committing robbery with a makeshift gun
I lost baby and I lost my fun
I lost my partner and my happiness
Contributed by Kennedy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.