1. Beau was the recording name of Le… Read Full Bio ↴There are 7 artists named Beau.
1. Beau was the recording name of Leeds-based singer-songwriter CJT Midgley who recorded two albums for John Peel's Dandelion label in the early 70s - "Creation" and "Beau". His single "1917 Revolution" was a number one in Lebanon
2. Beau are a post-punk outfit from Victoria, Canada. Please see Beau (Canada).
3. A Japanese visual kei band called "ｂｅａＵ".
4. Beau is an alternative rock singer-songwriter hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. Please see Beau*
5. A Thai singer, full name Beau Sunita Leetikul
6. Beau is a young female singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia
7. Beau is a New York City based alt-pop duo consisting of Heather Goldin and Emma Jenney.
Sleeping Town
Beau Lyrics
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Cobble-stones all glistening with frosty whirls of ice,
The damp and misty rain has fallen down,
Now silence reigns, nothing disturbs the sleeping town.
The blackened chimneys rise above the town below.
Deep in the factories the furnaces still glow.
There is no wind, there is no sound,
Four o'clock, the church clock chimes,
As it has done so many times.
But nothing moves in the darkened street;
The church clock might just as well have been asleep.
But with the dawn there comes the day.
Alarm bells ring and people wake.
And as they drink their morning tea,
They say goodbye to a world they'll never see.
Walking through the town away from all the neon lights,
Cobble-stones all glistening with frosty whirls of ice,
The damp and misty rain has fallen down,
Now silence reigns, nothing disturbs the sleeping town.
The song "Sleeping Town" by Beau paints a vivid picture of a quiet, almost eerie atmosphere. The lyrics describe a person walking through a town at night, away from the hustle and bustle of the neon lights. The cobblestones are described as glistening with frosty whirls of ice, and the rain has fallen down, creating a damp and misty environment. The most striking element of the scene, however, is the overwhelming silence. Nothing disturbs the sleeping town, except for the occasional chime of the church clock. The chorus repeats the notion of silence reigning in the town, reinforcing the theme of stillness and calmness.
The second verse describes the town's industry: blackened chimneys rise above the town, and furnaces still glow in the factories. Despite the activity still occurring under the cover of darkness, there is still an overall sense that the town is at rest. The church clock chimes again, but nothing moves in the darkened street; the clock might as well be asleep.
The final verse introduces the idea of the passage of time. With the dawn comes the day, and people wake up to alarm bells ringing. They begin their morning routines, sipping their tea and saying goodbye to a world they'll never see. The repetition of the first verse emphasizes the cyclical nature of time, and the idea that even though the world may seem still and unchanging in the night, it is constantly moving and evolving.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sleeping Town" evoke a sense of tranquility, but also highlight the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The song conveys a feeling of reflection and contemplation, as though the singer is taking a moment to appreciate the stillness of the moment and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking through the town away from all the neon lights,
The singer is walking through a town that is devoid of neon light illumination.
Cobble-stones all glistening with frosty whirls of ice,
The cobblestone pathways sparkle with icy patterns.
The damp and misty rain has fallen down,
Rain has recently fallen causing a damp and misty atmosphere.
Now silence reigns, nothing disturbs the sleeping town.
An oppressive silence fills the town and everything is still and peaceful.
The blackened chimneys rise above the town below.
Smokestacks protrude from buildings and stand tall over the town.
Deep in the factories the furnaces still glow.
Despite the late hour, the factories still operate and give off light.
There is no wind, there is no sound,
The town is so still that there is no wind or even audible sound.
Four o'clock, the church clock chimes,
The church clock rings indicating that it is four in the morning.
As it has done so many times.
This occurrence is so frequent that it has become almost routine.
But nothing moves in the darkened street;
Despite the chiming of the clock, the street remains eerily empty.
The church clock might just as well have been asleep.
The clock's chiming is almost irrelevant as the world around it remains undisturbed.
But with the dawn there comes the day.
When the sun rises, the new day begins.
Alarm bells ring and people wake.
Bells sound to signal the start of a new day and people begin to stir.
And as they drink their morning tea,
As the habitants of the town start their day, they drink tea.
They say goodbye to a world they'll never see.
The future is full of uncertainty and the people don't know what will become of the world they know.
Walking through the town away from all the neon lights,
The artist is reiterating the deserted nature of the town.
Cobble-stones all glistening with frosty whirls of ice,
The sparkling effect of frost on the cobblestones is brought up again.
The damp and misty rain has fallen down,
The moist, misty atmosphere is emphasized once more.
Now silence reigns, nothing disturbs the sleeping town.
The song ends by reinforcing the silence and stillness that pervades the town.
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Carroll
Now found the CD of his first album containing this and tracks from his unissued 1975 album good stuff.
Colin Carroll
Now found the 1969 CD reissue. I note that Trevor Midgeley secured the rights to John Peel's short lived Dandelion records. Cherry Red issued most of it. Including all the singles a's and b sides.
Trevor Midgley
Hi Colin - glad you enjoyed the CD (and hopefully some of my later stuff?). Sorry to disappoint, but my entrepreneurial spirit didn't extend to securing the Dandy rights! That's a bit of faulty mis-labelling on a couple of YouTube listings. Cherry Red themselves acquired the rights from Clive Selwood and Sheila Ravenscroft when Clive finally retired. On a personal note, Cherry Red have continued to support me with my post-Dandelion work. I've just recently released my 13th set through them - "Al Killem's Final Show". Do check it out! All the best, and thanks for your support - Beau
Colin Carroll
This non album b side was on the back of Revolution 1917. However It appeared on the CD of his 1st album and on the Dandelion singles CD box set as well.