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.
Never Mind
Beady Belle Lyrics
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What is strengthened, what dissolves
You know better than I
What your point of view involves
You know better than I
What can make you satisfied
You know better than I
You know better than I
What your mirror image craves
You know better than I
What your self-opinion waives
I know better than you
What refusal has brought on
I know better than you
Sacrifice I've undergone
So this is all you can provide
Just a little bit of thought, little bit of time
Never mind
For me to bear this just won't do
Just a little bit of care, little bit of love
Little bit of you
Never mind
You know better than I
Your order of priority
You know better than I
What you would forgo for me
I know better than you
My intention of my deed
I know better than you
What's undue and what I need
The lyrics of Beady Belle's song "Never Mind" depict the complexity and uncertainty that can arise in a relationship when two people have different perspectives and priorities. The first part of the song establishes that the other person in the relationship knows better than the singer what is important to them and what they require to feel happy and fulfilled. This is contrasted with the later verses where the singer claims to know better than the other person what they have sacrificed and what they need.
The chorus of the song seems to be a plea to the other person to care more about the relationship and give more of themselves, while acknowledging that this might be a hopeless request. The phrase "never mind" is repeated multiple times, suggesting that the singer is resigned to the fact that their needs might not be prioritized by the other person.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Mind" suggest that even when we care deeply about someone, it can be difficult to fully understand what they need and want, and that sometimes our own needs can be at odds with theirs.
Line by Line Meaning
You know better than I
You possess greater understanding than I do
What is strengthened, what dissolves
You are aware of what strengthens and weakens your situation
What your point of view involves
You comprehend what is involved in your point of view
What can make you satisfied
You know what satisfies you
What you really feel inside
You are in touch with your true feelings
What your mirror image craves
You know what your reflection desires
What your self-opinion waives
You know what aspects of your self-image you dismiss
I know better than you
I comprehend better than you do
What refusal has brought on
The consequences of refusal are more familiar to me
Sacrifice I've undergone
I have personally made sacrifices
So this is all you can provide
This is the extent of your contribution
Just a little bit of thought, little bit of time
Your effort and time were minimal
Never mind
It doesn't matter anymore
For me to bear this just won't do
The current level of support is insufficient for me
Just a little bit of care, little bit of love
I need more than just a small amount of care and love
Little bit of you
I need more of your involvement
You know better than I
You possess greater understanding than I do
Your order of priority
You know what is most important to you
What you would forgo for me
You understand what you are willing to sacrifice for me
I know better than you
I comprehend better than you do
My intention of my deed
I am aware of the intentions behind my actions
What's undue and what I need
I know what is unwarranted and what I truly require
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL WESTERBERG
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