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.
Faith
Beady Belle Lyrics
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And that easy to lose
I'm no longer sure what to believe
Or what to decide or choose
The more lucky and blessed I feel on Earth
The more respect for the sacred
The more I loathe in mundane pleasures
This is my body and soul
And they both need fuel to shine
But I'm blinded by the glare
And dazzled by the light
So it's hard to find my own line
Faith
Can detain
Faith
Can slake your thirst
But you gotta believe in what you're drinking first
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy paste is a sin
What if the flesh is willing while the spirit's weak
What would I then prefer
If the triumph of mind over matters all
To speak and the ending fades to a blur
What do I really have if I lose my soul
Will my appetite be oppressed
If there no longer is a final goal
Will I respect the process
This is my body and soul
And they both need fuel to shine
But I'm blinded by the glare
And dazzled by the light
So it's hard to find my own line
Faith
Can be tamed
Faith
Can explain
Faith
Faith
Can slake your thirst
But you gotta believe in what you're drinking first
The song Faith by Beady Belle explores the struggle of finding and maintaining faith, and the conflict between spiritual and material desires. The lyrics describe the difficulty of achieving faith, and how easily it can be lost. The singer expresses a sense of uncertainty about what to believe, and the inability to make decisions based on faith. This is reflected in the line "I'm no longer sure what to believe, or what to decide or choose."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of faith to either detain or slake one's thirst, yet it also highlights the importance of believing in what one is drinking or investing in. The lyrics suggest that without genuine belief or conviction, faith is merely a hollow concept that fails to nourish the soul. The song ends with a reflection on the importance of the spiritual realm and the potential consequences of losing sight of it.
Overall, the song is a contemplative piece that encourages the listener to examine their relationship with faith and to question their priorities and values. It highlights the importance of maintaining a balance between the spiritual and the material, and the need to believe in something greater than oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Faith is such a hard bone to achieve
Having faith is a difficult task
And that easy to lose
Losing one's faith is simple
I'm no longer sure what to believe
Feeling unsure about what to have faith in
Or what to decide or choose
Indecisive about what to believe
The more lucky and blessed I feel on Earth
The more fortunate the person feels in their life
The more respect for the sacred
The more appreciation for spiritual things
The more I loathe in mundane pleasures
The more boredom the singer feels with worldly things
The more my prayers sound faked
Their prayers seem insincere despite their efforts
This is my body and soul
The artist is referring to themselves
And they both need fuel to shine
The artist believes they need something to nourish their body and soul
But I'm blinded by the glare
The singer is distracted by something bright or flashy
And dazzled by the light
They are overwhelmed or captivated by something
So it's hard to find my own line
It's difficult to stay true to themselves
Faith
The title of the song is repeated here
Can detain
Having faith can hold a person back
Faith
Repetition of the song's title again
Can slake your thirst
Faith can provide a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction
But you gotta believe in what you're drinking first
The person must truly have faith in order to experience its benefits
Rob from always on the run dot net is so bad and copy paste is a sin
This line's meaning is unclear and likely nonsensical
What if the flesh is willing while the spirit's weak
What if the body is strong but the mind is not?
What would I then prefer
What choice would the artist make in that situation?
If the triumph of mind over matters all
If success depends on the mind's strength more than anything else
To speak and the ending fades to a blur
Unclear what this line specifically means
What do I really have if I lose my soul
What remains if the artist loses their sense of self?
Will my appetite be oppressed
Will their desires become suppressed?
If there no longer is a final goal
If there is no longer an ultimate aim or purpose
Will I respect the process
Will they still value the journey of life?
Faith
Repetition of the song title again
Can be tamed
Having faith can be controlled or made more manageable
Faith
Repeat of song title
Can explain
Having faith can bring understanding or clarity
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.