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.
Consolatory Dance
Beady Belle Lyrics
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You know that I don't care
When we're dancing all together
I don't mind that you're not here
It doesn't matter to me at all
It doesn't matter to me at all
I'd be overdone with grief
But now that you are gone, baby
It is just a great relief
It doesn't matter to me at all
It doesn't matter to me at all
Everybody, everybody, everybody, dance dance dance
Everybody dance all night long
The lyrics of Beady Belle's song Consolatory Dance touch upon themes of liberation, the acceptance of change, and the healing power of music. The singer first illustrates a state of emotional detachment, stating that it does not matter that the other person is absent - this line may suggest that the singer has moved on or grown indifferent to the relationship. The subsequent lines suggest a possible reason for this detachment; the singer thought that if the other person were to leave, they would be overwhelmed with grief, but the reality is just the opposite. The person leaving has brought relief, not anguish.
The final lines of the song - "Everybody, everybody, everybody, dance dance dance / Everybody dance all night long" - suggest that the singer has found solace and joy in dancing with others. The repetition of "everybody" suggests community, and the repeated call to "dance dance dance" emphasizes the therapeutic power of movement and music. The singer may have found that the consolatory dance is not a solitary endeavor, but a shared experience with others - this could represent a shift from the emotional isolation felt in the beginning of the song. Overall, the lyrics of Consolatory Dance convey a message of empowerment, resilience, and communal healing through dance.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that it doesn't matter
It no longer becomes important or significant to me
You know that I don't care
I am not at all worried or concerned about it
When we're dancing all together
In the moment of dancing with everyone
I don't mind that you're not here
It doesn't bother me that you are absent
It doesn't matter to me at all
It is of no consequence or value to me
It doesn't matter to me at all
It is of no consequence or value to me
I thought that if you left me
My initial thought was that if you departed from me
I'd be overdone with grief
I would be excessively burdened with sorrow and sadness
But now that you are gone, baby
However, now that you have departed, my dear
It is just a great relief
It brings a sense of peace and comfort to me
Everybody, everybody, everybody, dance dance dance
Everyone, every single person, let us dance with joy
Everybody dance all night long
Let us continue dancing throughout the night
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.