Beatsteaks is a German alternative rock/punk band founded in 1995 and resid… Read Full Bio ↴Beatsteaks is a German alternative rock/punk band founded in 1995 and residing in Berlin, Germany. The original line-up consisted of Arnim Teutoburg-Weiß (vocals & guitar), Bernd Kurtzke, Peter Baumann (both guitar), "Ali" (bass) and "Steffi" (drums).

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.

.:ALBUMS:.
1997: 48/49
2000: Launched
2002: Living Targets
2004: Smack Smash
2007: Limbo Messiah
2011: Boombox
2014: Beatsteaks
2017: YOURS

Shut Up Stand Up
Beatsteaks Lyrics

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I quit this conversation
You're right and I am done
I think you make yourself a victim
There's nothing good enough

There's only one
Colour deep grey and a bitter taste
You don't know what's there if you don't try

Shut up stand up

You drive me up the wall
Shut up stand up
I heard it all before
Shut up stand up

I quit this conversation
You don't let your feelings show
I don't know what you got inside
Shut up stand up

You drive me up the wall
Shut up stand up
I heard it all before
Shut up stand up

By the way I want to have a good time with you
It's Friday night and I want to go out

I need some air and a place to go
So won't please shut up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Shut Up Stand Up by Beatsteaks speak of a conversation between two people which appears to be going nowhere. One person has decided to quit the conversation, feeling that it is pointless and not really leading anywhere. The other person is right, but the first person is done and has no interest in continuing the conversation any further. The first person seems to imply that the other person makes himself out to be a victim, and that there is nothing good enough in their arguments.

The first verse also speaks of a deep grey colour with a bitter taste, seemingly to imply that the conversation is bleak and unpleasant. The chorus repeats the phrase "Shut up stand up" which can be interpreted as a call for the other person to either back up their argument or simply stop talking. The second verse again talks about quitting the conversation and how the other person doesn't let their feelings show. The bridge of the song seems to shift focus, expressing a desire to have a good time and go out on a Friday night, needing some air and a place to go. The final line once again calls for the other person to shut up.

Overall, the song seems to express frustration with a conversation that is going nowhere and a desire to move on and have a good time.

Line by Line Meaning

I quit this conversation
I am ending this discussion

You're right and I am done
You have won this argument and I am finished

I think you make yourself a victim
I believe you constantly portray yourself as a victim

There's nothing good enough
You are impossible to please

There's only one
There is only one possible outcome

Colour deep grey and a bitter taste
The situation is bleak and unpleasant

You don't know what's there if you don't try
You should attempt something before dismissing it

Shut up stand up
Stop talking and take action

You drive me up the wall
You are incredibly frustrating

I heard it all before
I am familiar with your argument and it no longer holds weight