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
Shiny Shoes
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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A born survivor i´m changing into overdriver
Try to make it so hard to take it
Learn to fake it
Before I break it
Suit and tie
Yeah I wonder why
Yeah dress in style
Yeah and wear a smile yeah
Show ´em what I got cause I own the world tonight
Here I am now takin' aim now
The lyrics of Beatsteaks's song "Shiny Shoes" depict the struggle of a hardworking individual trying to make it in the world of corporate 9-5 jobs. The person has a driven, survivor mentality but is struggling to maintain it while feeling the pressure to conform to the corporate style. The singer is adapting to the demands of the corporate world, learning to fake it before breaking under the pressure. The lyrics suggest that it’s not an authentic lifestyle the singer wants to live, but instead, they are doing it to survive.
The lyrics of the chorus, "Yeah shiny shiny shoes, Yeah dress in style, Yeah and wear a smile," is a metaphor for the mask the singer wears to fit into the corporate world. They feel that the only way to succeed is by pretending to be what they are not, even if it means wearing "shiny shoes" and "dress in style" and "wearing a smile." The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer is ready to take on the corporate world and own it tonight, but they are not doing it for themselves, they are doing it for the sake of survival.
Line by Line Meaning
A nine-to-fiver still-a-liver
I have a monotonous desk job, but despite that, I'm still alive
A born survivor I'm changing into overdriver
I'm resilient and adapting to become a more driven and successful person
Try to make it so hard to take it
I put in a lot of effort to achieve my goals so that it's hard for anyone to take them away from me
Learn to fake it
I've learned to pretend to be confident and successful even if I'm not feeling it
Before I break it
I'm aware that if I don't learn to manage my stress, I'll eventually burn out and fail
Suit and tie
I dress professionally and conform to societal norms of how one should present themselves in a workplace
Yeah I wonder why
I question why I put in so much effort just to fit in with society's expectations
Yeah shiny shiny shoes
I've invested in nice shoes to impress others and give off an air of success
Yeah dress in style
I choose fashionable clothing to appear trendy and sophisticated
Yeah and wear a smile yeah
I put on a happy face to convey confidence and friendliness
Show 'em what I got cause I own the world tonight
I want to display my capabilities and prove to others that I'm a worthy competitor in whatever I do
Here I am now takin' aim now
I'm seizing the moment and pursuing my goals with determination and focus
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