Beady Belle is a result of collaboration between Beate S. Lech and Marius R… Read Full Bio ↴Beady Belle is a result of collaboration between Beate S. Lech and Marius Reksjø which began at the University of Oslo. As music students the two started playing together in bands such as “Insertcoin” and Folk & Røvere, a project where Beate was the lead singer up until their third album (1999).

In 1999 Beate was asked by Bugge Wesseltoft to make a record for Jazzland rec. He gave her freedom to make the record she wanted. Beate meant that the best way to really make a record of her own was to make it completely by herself - composing, arranging, text writing, programming, recording and producing. Since she had a studio at home, she would do as much as possible there, on her own Macintosh computer.

After a while Marius contributed more to the creation of the record. Dividing up the labour, Marius took care of the groove elements and Beate was in charge of the melodies, harmonies and lyrics, with some exceptions both ways. Since the work was done in private surroundings, the record was entitled “Home”. Most of the recordings were done in Beate’s 6 meters flat in Oslo except for the strings, vibraphone and drums, which were done in Bugge’s room (Bugge Wesseltoft's studio).

Because of the co-operation between Beate and Marius, the project name “Beate S. Lech” was abandoned and “Beady Belle” was created. Beady Belle worked solidly on this record for one and a half years.

Airing
Beady Belle Lyrics

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Drapes drawn aside
And doors open wide
So the draught in the room
Clears away your perfume

Your glass is washed
And your music is hushed
I remove every trace

Of your cold embrace

Shed your winter coat
And sow the seeds of vernal sun
Melt water will flow
And irrigate spouts of zest to come

Sandals on feet
Hapscotch boards on the street
And the first ice cream cone
Means at last you're gone

When you're giving in
That's the sure sign of spring

'Seasons cycle' I smile
You'll be back in a while

Overall Meaning

In Beady Belle's song "Airing", the lyrics convey a sense of liberation and relief from a past relationship. The singer begins by 'drawing the drapes aside and opening doors wide' which symbolizes a new beginning and fresh start. The draught in the room feels refreshing and clears away the 'perfume' of their former partner, which can be interpreted as a physical and emotional purge of their past.

With the glass washed and music hushed, any remaining traces of the former partner have been removed. The singer's confidence grows as they shed their 'winter coat', displaying their newfound freedom and venturing outdoors. The phrase 'sow the seeds of vernal sun' is another reference to starting anew and springtime renewal. The singer is optimistic for the future, anticipating an irrigation of 'zest to come'.

The second half of the song discusses the coming of spring and the singer's anticipation for seasonal changes. 'Sandals on feet...means at last you're gone' suggests that the relationship has been holding the singer back from fully embracing the joys of Spring, such as playing 'hapscotch boards on the street' and eating ice cream cones. The singer revels in their newfound sense of independence, knowing that the cycle of seasons will eventually bring their partner back into their life again.

Overall, "Airing" is a freeing and positive song about moving on from a past relationship and fully embracing the new possibilities of Spring. The lyrics use metaphor and imagery to convey the singer's sense of hope and renewal.

Line by Line Meaning

Drapes drawn aside
I open the curtains, letting the light into the room

And doors open wide
I open the doors to let fresh air through

So the draught in the room
The cold air improves the air quality

Clears away your perfume
The scent of the person who left the room dissolves

Your glass is washed
I clean up the glasses and dishes left behind

And your music is hushed
The music that was playing stops

I remove every trace
I eliminate every remnant

Of your cold embrace
Of the chilly hug you left behind

Shed your winter coat
Take off that heavy coat you needed in the winter

And sow the seeds of vernal sun
Prepare for the sunny season by planting the seeds

Melt water will flow
As the snow and ice melt, water will run