“See you Soon” by Beabadoobee
“See you Soon” is one of those cases in which the lyrics of a song are so – for lack of a better word – abstract, that it would be best if we resort immediately and mostly to the artist’s explanation of the track. And according to Beabadoobee, what this song is actually based on is the notion that making mistakes in life is acceptable. According to the artist, mistakes are perfectly acceptable so long as the experience palpably forwards your self-development.
Also as can be ascertained by the title, this is an interpersonal song, i.e. one in which an addressee is involved. And going back to the overall ambiguity of the lyrics, it isn’t abundantly clear what type of relationship said individual has with the vocalist. Indeed, it wouldn’t be completely out of the way to postulate that this piece may be a soliloquy.
But in any event, what the vocalist is apparently expressing is needing time to separate themselves from the addressee, once again largely in the name of self-growth. But the chorus also reveals that a lingering desire remains to be with this person.
Summary
All in all, Beabadoobee seems to express a desire to temporarily separate herself from her norm in the name of self-growth.
Beabadoobee and “See you Soon”
Beabadoobee is a singer who was born in the Philippines but raised in London. In 2017 she made a name for herself on YouTube which led to the songstress signing with London-based label Dirty Hit, which have backed all of her albums thus far and also supported the release of “See You Soon” on 25 April 2022.
This track is the second single from the vocalist’s sophomore studio LP, “Beatopia”.
Beabadoobee has noted that this is her “favorite song” from the aforementioned album.
This track’s music video has two directors, Luke Casey and Alexandra Leese, who reportedly served the same role for “Talk” (2022), the lead single from “Beatopia”.
Beabadoobee wrote and produced this song alongside Jacob Bugden. And Iain Berryman served as an additional producer.
Note: To date, Beabadoobee’s most famous song is her 2020 collaboration with Powfu titled “Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)“.
