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
We Have to Figure It Out Tonight
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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I'm not happy
Whatever that means
I can't let you go
I build my world around you
What do you think about me and you
Yell at me
Yell at me
Is the passion dead or is it coming back
I can't let you go
I build my world around you
What do you think about me and you
We have to figure it out tonight
The opening line "Break it up before you break down" in Beatsteaks' song We Have To Figure It Out Tonight is seemingly direct advice to the subject of the song to call an end to their relationship before it becomes too overwhelming to bear. The next line, "I'm not happy, whatever that means," suggests that the singer may not necessarily be unhappy with their partner, or may not fully comprehend their own emotions, but knows that they cannot let go of the relationship. As the song progresses, the singer admits to having built their entire world around their partner, making it clear that breaking up with them would cause immense upheaval in their life.
The repeated plea to "yell at me, c'mon say something" implies that there has been a breakdown in communication between the couple, and that the singer is desperate for their partner to express some kind of emotion or feeling, even if it is anger or frustration. The line "Is the passion dead or is it coming back" suggests that the couple may have lost the spark in their relationship, but the singer is still holding out hope that it can be reignited. Ultimately, the song is a plea for resolution, with the repeated line "We have to figure it out tonight" indicating a sense of urgency and a need for a definitive decision to be made.
Line by Line Meaning
Break it up before you break down
Let's end it before we get too emotional and end up hurting each other
I'm not happy
I am unhappy with our current situation
Whatever that means
I am unsure about the cause of this unhappiness
I can't let you go
I am attached to you and cannot imagine a life without you
I build my world around you
My entire life revolves around you and our relationship
What do you think about me and you
I am curious about your thoughts on our relationship
Yell at me
Please express your frustrations to me, I am willing to listen
Yell at me
I want you to tell me how you really feel, even if it hurts
C'mon say something
I need you to communicate with me, even if it's difficult
Is the passion dead or is it coming back
I am worried about the future of our relationship and if we still have strong feelings for each other
I can't let you go
I am still unwilling to let go of our relationship
I build my world around you
My entire life still revolves around you and our relationship
What do you think about me and you
I am still curious about your thoughts on our relationship
We have to figure it out tonight
We need to resolve our issues and come to a decision about our relationship tonight
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JOE-G.
This has been my jam for over 20 years!!!
Quiet Times
Ditto
Jen Hcanuab
This song makes me cry Hah, brings me back to like 2001
DorkoMcBoogerpants
I turn back into an angsty little 17 year old every time i hear this song....god damn I hate that I love it
Half Moon Honey
UGH THE NOSTALGIA IS KILLING ME!!! Drinking with friends at 2 am and doing dumb teenage shit, with my very first lover.. sitting atop a hill overlooking the city while this song was playing in the background at low volume. DAMN
FACEBREAKER
god damn fucking love this song!
トリモチ
最高にカッコいい!! ドラキュラ英語には最適な音じゃないか?
BeanstotheBones
my first punk cd :)
Sharla Moore
Me TOO!
LocChokingVMorningG
Me too