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.
Mobile Bubble
Beady Belle Lyrics
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I am on my way to a blank page
That's where the future is as yet novel
It's coming towards me while I age
I'm going forward in a mobile bubble
And all the shapes I see they grow
And I am greddy and I want to gobble
In a while the shapes will lose their substance
And I will have to turn around to achieve distance
I'm going backward in a mobile bubble
I need binoculars to see the history
And all the details they seem to huddle
In to a lump I can't decide or even see
In a while the spirit will retire
And I will have to turn around to achieve desire
The opening line of Beady Belle's Mobile Bubble, "I'm going forward in a mobile bubble," sets the tone for a journey into the unknown. The lyrics imply a sense of isolation and detachment, as the singer is enclosed in a bubble, moving through space and time. What follows is a contemplation of the future and the past, and the quest for understanding one's place in the world.
The first verse speaks of heading towards a "blank page" that represents the future, which is still unknown and unexplored. The singer sees shapes that continue to evolve and grow, and they feel greedy and curious about all the details that come and go. However, the second stanza presents a different perspective, where the singer travels backward and needs "binoculars" to explore history. This time, the details are overwhelming and incomprehensible, making it impossible to gain clarity or insight.
Ultimately, the chorus suggests that in due time, everything will lose its substance, and the singer will have to turn around to achieve a new perspective. The song represents a philosophical journey towards self-discovery, where the singer seeks to understand the past, present, and future, and the consequences of one's actions. In essence, the lyrics reflect a quest for meaning and purpose, as the singer strives to reconcile their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going forward in a mobile bubble
I am moving forward in a self-contained world of my own making
I am on my way to a blank page
I am heading towards a future that is yet to be written
That's where the future is as yet novel
The future is unknown and full of possibilities
It's coming towards me while I age
The future is constantly approaching, regardless of my aging
And all the shapes I see they grow
The things around me are changing and evolving
And I am greedy and I want to gobble
I have an insatiable desire to absorb and experience everything around me
All the details that come and go
I want to savour and hold on to every fleeting detail
In a while the shapes will lose their substance
Eventually, the things around me will lose their meaning or significance
And I will have to turn around to achieve distance
To gain perspective or insight, I will need to step back and reevaluate
I'm going backward in a mobile bubble
I am now travelling backwards, still ensconced in my self-contained world
I need binoculars to see the history
To understand the past, I need to actively search for it and examine it in detail
And all the details they seem to huddle
The past appears chaotic and overwhelming, with many details vying for attention
In to a lump I can't decide or even see
The details of the past are so tangled and complex that I struggle to make sense of them
In a while the spirit will retire
Eventually, my enthusiasm and passion for discovery will wane
And I will have to turn around to achieve desire
To reignite my desire for exploration and discovery, I will need to reassess my perspective
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