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.
Party-Pooper
Beady Belle Lyrics
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You don't believe in my dreams
And when I explain how I see things
You think I misunderstood what it means
You don't recount/regard my advices
My point of view is passé
You find my opinion invalid
Still you hold me responsible
For the spoke in your wheels
But what I aim to do is provide you a bike
So put your own hands on the handlebars
And go ahead and ride, baby ride wherever you like
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I won't stop you
I'll be watching from the sidelines
Won't prevent you
But if I see you go to hell
I'll go with you
You find my experience threatening
Like it nips all the fun in the bud
In your eyes, I'm the party-pooper
I'm the joykilling stick in the mud
And yes, I do have some experience
That's exactly what keeps me awake
'Cause I know that my lot in life is
To let you make your own mistakes
Still you hold me responsible
For the spoke in your wheels
But what I aim to do is provide you a bike
So put your own hands on the handlebars
And go ahead ride, baby ride, wherever you like
I won't stop you
I'll be watching from the sidelines
Won't prevent you
But if I see you go to hell
I'll go with you
I won't stop you
I'll be watching from the sidelines
Won't prevent you
But if I see you go to hell
I'll go with you
The song "Party-Pooper" by Beady Belle poignantly depicts the conflict between two individuals, one experienced and the other young and naive. The singer in the song, likely the experienced one, faces a situation where their advice and opinions are disregarded by the other individual. The other person dismisses the singer's stories, opinions, and dreams as outdated, invalid, and misunderstanding. The singer in the song acknowledges that they are viewed as a party-pooper by the other individual as they fail to see how the singer's experience is essential in identifying potential pitfalls and making the right decisions.
The singer, on their part, accepts their responsibility to offer guidance to the other person but is also wary of taking responsibility for their actions. The singer recognizes that their advice and guidance should be that of a trusted advisor or a lifesaver, not a dictator. The singer acknowledges that their lot in life is to let the other person make their mistakes and offer guidance from the sidelines. The singer recognizes that their experience can be viewed as limiting the other person's fun, and hence, they relinquish control and leave the responsibility to the young and inexperienced person.
In conclusion, "Party-Pooper" is a song that highlights the conflict between younger and older generations as the young may view the experience as outdated and irrelevant. However, the song also highlights the importance of experience in recognizing potential pitfalls and providing guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't believe in my stories
You doubt the validity of my personal experiences
You don't believe in my dreams
You discredit my aspirations and goals
And when I explain how I see things
When I attempt to communicate my perspective
You think I misunderstood what it means
You assume I have misinterpreted the situation or concept
You don't recount/regard my advices
You do not consider my advice or suggestions
My point of view is passé
You view my perspective as outdated or irrelevant
You find my opinion invalid
You do not value my viewpoint
You won't even consider my way
You refuse to entertain my proposed solution or path forward
Still you hold me responsible
Despite your lack of faith in me, you blame me for any negative outcomes
For the spoke in your wheels
For any obstacle or hindrance in your progress
But what I aim to do is provide you a bike
My intention is to offer you a tool or solution to overcome obstacles
So put your own hands on the handlebars
Take control and responsibility for your actions
And go ahead and ride, baby ride wherever you like
Pursue your own path and make your own decisions
You find my experience threatening
You perceive my experience as limiting or imposing on your own growth
Like it nips all the fun in the bud
Like it prevents you from enjoying life to its fullest potential
In your eyes, I'm the party-pooper
You view me as a hindrance to your enjoyment or celebration
I'm the joykilling stick in the mud
You see me as a buzzkill or damper on fun
And yes, I do have some experience
I possess knowledge from past experiences
That's exactly what keeps me awake
That knowledge motivates and drives me to help others
Cause I know that my lot in life is
Because I understand my purpose in life is
To let you make your own mistakes
To allow you to learn and grow from your own errors
I won't stop you
I will not prevent you from making your own decisions
I'll be watching from the sidelines
I will be observing your actions and progress
Won't prevent you
I will not intervene or interfere
But if I see you go to hell
If I observe you making poor choices with negative consequences
I'll go with you
I will support you and stand by you, even in difficult times
Contributed by Landon W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.