She Was Great

She Was Great is one of Beatsteaks' most experimental songs, exploring Soul and Arnim singing a song in falsetto for the first time.

It was only played during the tours for Limbo Messiah and Yours. During the latter tour, a few changes were made to the song. That version later saw an official release on the Fever Deluxe EP. A return of this song is unlikely.

[Intro:]

Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh

(Wo-ho-wo-ho-oh)

Uh, yeah

[Verse 1]

A lot of tears a lot of hate there it goes all the magic

But that's alright

And it's her on the phone

Pretending everything is just tragic

It's just tragic

I've been counting the years

Trying to fake my way all around it

And get along (Ah, ah, ah, ah)

(Get along)

[Chorus 1]

But she was great when she was great (Ah, ah)

She was great when she was great (Yeah)

[Verse 2]

I remember the kick

1956 was just magic

And came undone

Watch him yearning for the throne

Back in '69 with a habit

But that's alright (But that's alright)

It was alright

(Oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh)

[Chorus 2]

'cause she was great when he was great

'cause he was great when he was great (Ho-ha-ha-ah)

'cause she was great when he was great (Mnnh)

'cause he was great when he was great (Wa-uh-ah)

[Bridge]

Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh

Huh-uh

Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh

Ho-ho-ho

Oh, yeah

(C'mon)

Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh

Huh-uh

Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh

Ho-ho-ho

Oh, yeah

(Au!)

[Verse 2]

But then again you got me wrong

'cause you don't have to worry

What's on my mind

I've been staring at the clock

Waiting to be part of the magic

Yeah it's magic (Oh)

I guess at least I got a place to be (what?)

In between a shot and a dream

[Chorus 3]

But we were great when we were great (Woh!)

But we were great when we were great (Ha, Ha-ah-ah)

She was great when she was great (Uh)

And he was great when he was great (Come on, come on, come on)

(Woh-woh)

[Outro]

Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh

Huh-uh

Huh-uh-uh-uh-uh

Ho-ho-ho

Oh, yeah