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
Loyal to None
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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What they mean, man, I don't care
What they say, don't wanna hear it no more
It's just a trick to keep me out of the door
I don't need it
I don't want it
I don't feel it
They try to keep me in their line
They just want me to do it fucking fine
All I want to say is "Fuck you all"
I am not your stupid doll
Wuh
Ah-uh, Smack Smash, oh, oh, oh
Smack Smash
I'll say "Smack Smash"
No, no, no, no Smack Smash
Oh, Smack Smash
Smack, smack, smack
I don't need it
I don't want it
I don't feel it
Don't wanna have it
I don't need it
I don't want it
I don't feel it
The lyrics of Beatsteaks's song Loyal to None are an expression of frustration towards the societal expectation of polite and friendly behavior. The singer conveys a sense of detachment from the superficial niceties that people often use as a facade to hide their true intentions. He dismisses the cliched phrase "have a nice day" as meaningless, and states that he doesn't care about what people mean when they say it. He further expresses his disinterest in hearing it anymore, as it appears to be a ploy to prevent him from entering their circle.
The singer then proceeds to assert his independence and defiance against the pressure to conform. He affirms that he doesn't need, want, or feel the need to fit in with their expectations. He feels that people are trying to manipulate and control him by keeping him in their line, and they only want him to do it well. He concludes by declaring his rejection of their authority and distancing himself from the idea of being a mere puppet to their whims.
In essence, Loyal to None is a song about breaking free from the shackles of societal norms and standing up against the pressure to conform. The lyrics express a sense of empowerment and individualism that encourages listeners to embrace their unique identities and resist the lure of approval-seeking behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
All the people say have a nice day
Many people say have a nice day as a formality
What they mean man I don't care
I do not care about their true intentions when they recommend I have a nice day
What they say don't want to hear it no more
I do not want to hear their meaningless words anymore
It's just a trick to keep me out of the door
Their words are only meant to distract me so that I do not leave
I don't need it
I do not require their empty words
I don't want it
I do not want to hear their words anymore
I don't feel it
Their words do not evoke any emotion in me
Then try to keep me in their line
They attempt to keep me in line and under their control
They just want me to do it fucking fine
They only care about me fulfilling their expectations perfectly
All I want to say is fuck you all
I am frustrated and angry at them all
I am not your stupid doll
I will not be controlled or manipulated like a mere object
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bernd Kurtzke, Arnim Teutoburg, Thomas Goetz, Peter Baumann Duese, Torsten Fluppi Scholz
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