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
Make a Wish
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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Turn off the radar
Let all the noise die out now
You've been waiting for this day to come
With the wrong people getting involved
You're hung up, so c'mon, grow up
'Cause it's on
And the grass is always green
Charming as ever
With your mind somewhere between
Stay home
Watch the rain now
Ride along with temptation
You've been waiting for this day to come
I put a note outside your door
To remind you it's tough
When enough is enough, yeah
Charming as ever
And the grass is always green
Charming as ever
With your mind somewhere between
Charming as ever
As the rain washes away
Away, away
Leave home, if you got one
You've been holed away so long
Waiting for this day to come
Tell me what you're searching for
You walk out then turn back
For things you want but cannot get
Charming as ever
And the Grass is always green
Charming as ever
With your mind somewhere between
Charming as ever
When the rain washes out
Make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish
Make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish
Make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish
Make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish
The song "Wish" by Beatsteaks is a reflection on taking a break from the outside world to clear one's thoughts and emotions. The first verse encourages the listener to turn off the noise and ignore the wrong people for once, emphasizing the need to "grow up" and take charge of their life. The second verse continues with the theme of retreat and the importance of embracing solitude, as the rain and temptation provide a soothing escape that one has been waiting for. In the third verse, the lyrics implore the listener to leave their home and take a chance despite the fear and uncertainty of not getting everything they want. The chorus of "Charming as ever" with its refrain "And the grass is always green" suggest that beauty and goodness can be a state of mind, and that it is up to the individual to choose how they will view the world.
Overall, the song seems to encourage the listener to make a conscious effort to break away from the chaos of daily life and take time to reflect on what truly matters. The lyrics suggest that happiness is not always an external state, but can be cultivated from within by changing one's perception and attitudes.
Line by Line Meaning
Go home
Retreat to a place of comfort and familiarity.
Turn off the radar
Quit the distractions and noise that surround you.
Let all the noise die out now
Get rid of all the commotion surrounding you, and bask in silence.
You've been waiting for this day to come
You've been anticipating this moment for a while now.
With the wrong people getting involved
Unnecessary individuals are participating in your affairs.
You're hung up, so c'mon, grow up
You're stuck on something, so it's time to mature and overcome it.
'Cause it's on
Ready yourself as it has finally come.
Charming as ever
As captivating as always.
And the grass is always green
Life seems perfect, and it's always blooming.
With your mind somewhere between
You're stuck in a state of confusion regarding something.
Stay home
Remain in your comfort zone.
Watch the rain now
Observe as the rain pours down from the sky.
Ride along with temptation
Give in to your desires.
I put a note outside your door
I leave reminders of the difficult times you face every day.
To remind you it's tough
To encourage and motivate yourself to overcome the difficulties.
When enough is enough, yeah
You know it's time to put an end to certain things.
Leave home, if you got one
It's time to venture outside the familiar and dauntless.
You've been holed away so long
You've been isolated for so long.
Tell me what you're searching for
Can you explain what you're seeking?
You walk out then turn back
You leave only to return quickly after.
For things you want but cannot get
The things you desire are unattainable.
When the rain washes out
Once everything is wiped out, all that's left will be significant.
Make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish, make a wish
Express your hopes for a better situation, and make it multiple times.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Walter Schreifels, Peter Baumann, Thomas Goetz, Bernd Kurtze, Torsten Scholz, Weiss Teutoburg, Arnim Teutoburg-Weiss, Bernd Kurtzke, Walter Arthur Schreifels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mo Kla
2014 den Song für einen Neuanfang für mich gehört. Fünf Jahre 2019 steht ein weiterer Neuanfang an und "Make a Wish" hinterlässt wieder ein großartiges Gefühl. Trotz Niederlagen und Rückschlägen immer weiter kämpfen. Danke Beatsteaks <3
44Edbuoy
Freaking love these guys. This German band shows ya that kick ass bands don't necessarily have to come from the UK or the UK. #GermanMade #Danke
The Answer
or even the UK!
ANKHAZ
@The Answerwhat about the UK?
Deez Scheiss
It’s insane to me that these guys never got big outside of Europe. I’ve never met a single person in Canada that knew about this band.
Rory Steep
The closest they probably got to being known was because of the Punkorama cd's, unfortunately the songs they had on there weren't some of their best. But they were good enough to get me into them.
Anne T.
Well, do you know the Canadian Band "Die Mannequin"? They covered "Hand in Hand" by the Beatsteaks- which is the last Song on their first album ,released in 2008. To me it's been a huge surprise cause I am from the same area the beatsteaks are from and nobody actually knew of the band Die Mannequin back then.
GALE JIRARAT
They are so damn cool !! Love these German guys so much !!!
shortcake125
Love this song:-)
MUSJUNK
absolut geiles ding was ihr da abgeliefert habt.hammer song mit gefühlvollen riffs etc. pp einfach genial.dafür feier ich euch