A notable feature about th… Read Full Bio ↴BeNuts are a German ska band from Munich.
A notable feature about the band are their multilingual song lyrics. While most of the songs, as well as all of the album titles, are English, many compositions also feature French, German, Spanish and even Croatian lyrics and titles. This made touring through most of Central Europe possible. In the first years of the band line-up changes occurred very frequently. Especially the position of singer and frontman experienced a lot of changes through the years. From 2003 to May 2006, this spot was filled by American vocalist Robert Johnson.
The group was founded in 1994 and has since been a very popular concert attraction not only locally, but all throughout Germany. After four CD releases at Artysan and Wolverine Records they had been touring in Europe (Austria, Switzerland, France, Czech Republik, Spain, Slowenia and Italy) and played a tour together with Bad Manners in Germany. On the "Sex sells"-Tour beNUTS played 2004 some shows together with the Spanish Band Ska-P This had great influence on the musical style of the band, which changed from traditional ska to offbeat rock.
2005 beNUTS played as one of the first German ska bands in Russia and Serbia. In December 2006 the band released the live-album "Best of...live" and played seven concerts in Japan. 2008 the band played again in Russia and was filmed and broadcasted by A-One TV and MTV Russia. Autumn 2008, after another tour in Japan together with Dallax the last founding member Daniel Mauss ended his active musical career and took over management of the band.
2009 the band was sent to Romania by the Goethe-Institut. They released their seventh album "Shut up and dance" on GLM Records in September 30 of 2009 where they sing in six different languages (English, German, French, Russian, Japanese and Arabian). After another tour in Germany, singer El Konno left the band to focus on own musical projects. After a one-year lasting search for a new singer, where it became silent around the band, bass player Fabian Ziegler took over the leadvocals in the end of 2010.
Further information and lyrics and translation of most songs are available at www.benuts.de
The Loser
beNUTS Lyrics
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some people even call me Donald Duck
although I take pains to get things done well
I stay a loser and this hurts like hell
it seemed to be the time to find a mate
I went into a trendy pub at eight
and then I really found a girl hurray
(Chorus 2x):
everything I do begin goes wrong
this is frustrating
everything I do begin goes really wrong
I never win
to mime a star I bought a brand new car
it was my most expensive fault so far
last thing I heard was what a fool you are
I crashed into a crowded sushi bar
In this song, beNUTS describes the feelings of being unlucky and always failing in life regardless of how much effort he puts into his endeavors. He says that the whole town knows about his misfortunes and even compares himself to Donald Duck, a cartoon character who is often seen as a loser. He expresses his frustration in trying to do things well but still ending up as a loser, which is a painful experience.
The second verse talks about beNUTS trying to find a mate and eventually finding a girl at a trendy pub. However, when he got home, he realized that the girl was gay, which was a letdown for him. The chorus confirms that everything beNUTS does goes wrong and it is frustrating for him because he never wins.
The song is a relatable experience for many people who have felt like they are always unlucky in life. It is a reflection of how difficult it can be to succeed in life even when we put in our best efforts. It is also a reminder that we should not give up on ourselves or stop trying even when we feel like life is against us.
Line by Line Meaning
the whole town knows it yes I lack the luck
My misfortune is so well-known in this small town that even I can't deny it.
some people even call me Donald Duck
People make fun of me and compare me to a cartoon character known for his bad luck.
although I take pains to get things done well
Despite my efforts to do things properly,
I stay a loser and this hurts like hell
I am still unsuccessful and it is emotionally painful.
it seemed to be the time to find a mate
I felt that I was ready to start a romantic relationship.
I went into a trendy pub at eight
I went to a popular bar at eight o'clock in the evening.
and then I really found a girl hurray
I made a connection with a woman, which made me happy.
at home I realised that she was gay
Upon further reflection, I discovered that she was not interested in a romantic relationship with me because she identified as gay.
everything I do begin goes wrong
I seem to experience failure in everything I attempt from the very beginning.
this is frustrating
This situation is causing me to feel intense annoyance and disappointment.
everything I do begin goes really wrong
No matter what I attempt, I seem to experience complete failure from the outset.
I never win
I am always unsuccessful.
to mime a star I bought a brand new car
To convey the image of a successful and affluent person, I purchased an expensive new vehicle.
it was my most expensive fault so far
This decision turned out to be my costliest mistake to date.
last thing I heard was what a fool you are
The final comment I recall hearing before my mistake was pointed out to me was that I had acted foolishly.
I crashed into a crowded sushi bar
As a result of my reckless driving, I caused an accident in a sushi restaurant.
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Timeline Of Shows (Least To Most Recent):
Arguing With Myself (2006): 3:13
Spark Of Insanity (2007): 0:24
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special (2008): 5:15
Controlled Chaos (2011): 1:45
Minding The Monsters (2012): 3:53
Explorer
While he is the most 'energetic' of the lot, he is also the one that is most grounded in reality. Love his humor.
Fancy Dragon
Love the idea of the purple "Muppet reject" being the one grounded in reality!
TheKidblazer1
we all know where that energy came from
Gianniishere
And my favorite
Asia Palmer
That is depressing yet hilarious in a way. Idk why
The Dragon Master
Really? He has always had a bit of energy whenever i seen him
Katy Lepetsos
I donβt know how Jeff can keep himself from laughing especially during Peanutβs Nyquil and Redbull bit
JB Claussner
Yeah . The part when he takes deep breaths gets me everytime
Dragon Landlord
Forgot he's a puppet, didn't you?
Victoria Cobb
Jeff is the one making the jokes. That's how. It's a lot easier to keep in control when you're the one on the spot.