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.
Lose & Win
Beady Belle Lyrics
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Don't seize the flower
Don't spoil the seeds
Don't hide your needs
But spread your wings
And drink the spring
Go sing your pain
So eat the fruit
Admire the flower
Then plant the seeds
Fulfil your needs
Oh, I'm on and off
Oh, I'm out and in
Oh, I laugh and caugh
Oh, I lose and win
The lyrics to Beady Belle's song Lose & Win suggest a mantra to live life by, one of balance and harmony with the world around you. The first few lines speak to the idea of not taking too much from the earth, but instead appreciating and respecting it. "Don't squeeze the fruit, don't seize the flower, don't spoil the seeds" all refer to the idea of taking only what you need and leaving the rest for others or for the future. The next line, "don't hide your needs" seems to be a call to be honest with oneself and others about what you require to thrive.
The second half of the song encourages the listener to take action and live their life fully. "Spread your wings and drink the spring" paints the image of flying and quenching your thirst for life, while "go sing your pain" suggests that no matter what pain you may have experienced, it's important to express it in healthy ways. The final lines bring it full circle, as the listener is once again encouraged to enjoy the beauty of the world around them. "So eat the fruit, admire the flower, then plant the seeds, fulfill your needs." Here, planting seeds is added to the mantra, suggesting that in order to continue experiencing beauty and abundance in life, one must work to cultivate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't squeeze the fruit
Do not put unnecessary pressure on fruitful opportunities that may come your way.
Don't seize the flower
Do not forcefully take something fragile and delicate that may not belong to you.
Don't spoil the seeds
Do not ruin your chances by sabotaging yourself or your prospects before they can come to fruition.
Don't hide your needs
Do not conceal your desires or necessities, as this can lead to unfulfillment and misunderstanding.
But spread your wings
Take risks and expand your horizons in order to discover new opportunities and experiences.
And drink the spring
Take in the rejuvenating and refreshing resources around you to replenish your energy and motivation.
Go sing your pain
Use your voice to express and release your emotions and experiences, rather than bottling them up and causing harm to yourself.
Go share your gain
Celebrate and share your successes with others, as well as giving back to those who have helped you along the way.
So eat the fruit
Enjoy the rewards of your hard work and perseverance.
Admire the flower
Take the time to appreciate the beauty and grace in life, as well as in yourself and others.
Then plant the seeds
Take action to invest in and cultivate new opportunities for future growth and development.
Fulfil your needs
Prioritize self-care and the fulfillment of your own needs, as this is essential for well-being and success.
Oh, I'm on and off
Life can be unpredictable and inconsistent, with ups and downs that are beyond our control.
Oh, I'm out and in
People and situations can come and go in our lives, leaving us feeling uncertain and unstable.
Oh, I laugh and cough
Emotions can be fleeting and fluctuating, with moments of joy and pain that coexist within us.
Oh, I lose and win
Success and failure are both a part of life, and experiencing both is necessary for growth and learning.
Writer(s): kirsti slettevoll, beady belle
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.