1. Balboa is a scream… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. Balboa is a screamo / post-metal type band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The members met on September 11 2001 at a canceled house show. Originally part of the Set Sail Collective a DIY positive music space in West Philly, Balboa writes songs with many political leanings. They have toured the US as well as Japan multiple times. Pin-pointing a genre or reason for this band seems nothing greater than just four long time friends using Balboa as a vessel to play music and share ideas. Songs in English, French, and Spanish.
http://www.myspace.com/balboa
2. Balboa is a 5 piece beatdown hardcore band based in Eupen (East-Belgium) formed by some members of "Des Mafios" in 2007 - 2008
In February 2009 the time had come to record a first demo/mcd called "a new champ is born" which they recorded in the Jackstudio in Belgium. On this CD you will find 2 great featurings: Tito from Surge Of Fury and Jason from Last Round.
http://www.myspace.com/balboahxc
3. Balboa is a francophone rock band based in Montreal, Canada. It is formed by actor Remi-Pierre Paquin, director Jean-François Rivard and their friend, François Lachance.
http://www.noussommesbalboa.com/
4. Balboa was an indie rock band based in Knoxville Tennessee in the 1980s. They were fronted by legendary Knoxville musician Terry Hill.
http://www.lynnpoint.com/balboa/index.htm
5. Balboa
Balboa A.K.A. Ali Puglianini - Dubstep/Electronic music producer from Bournemouth, UK.
http://www.facebook.com/Balboa.Dubstep?sk=info
Kyoto
Balboa Lyrics
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we didn't come this far to end up like this
crushed by our treasures
gagged by our panacea
melting pot suspended above the fire on the continent
how much higher can we billow this smoke?
how much less can we expect?
don't let us be your beacon
In Balboa's song Kyoto, the lyrics speak of the fear of freedom and the struggle to maintain it. The line "will you fear freedom when it slaps you in the face?" speaks to the idea that we may find ourselves hesitant or afraid when true freedom presents itself in our lives. This is followed by the sentiment that we didn't come this far to end up like this, implying that there is a longing for something more meaningful and purposeful. The lines "crushed by our treasures/gagged by our panacea" suggest that we may become trapped or restricted by our own possessions or beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
will you fear freedom when it slaps you in the face?
Are you afraid of achieving true freedom and facing the consequences that come with it?
we didn't come this far to end up like this
We have come a long way to settle for the current state of things.
crushed by our treasures
The wealth and possessions we love and pursue have become our downfall.
gagged by our panacea
The remedies and quick fixes we rely on have silenced us and hindered true progress.
melting pot suspended above the fire on the continent
Our diverse society is at risk of falling into chaos and destruction.
how much higher can we billow this smoke?
How much longer can we deceive ourselves with false hopes and distractions?
how much less can we expect?
How low must we sink before we realize the gravity of the situation?
don't let us be your beacon
Do not look to us as an example to follow, as we are lost and struggling ourselves.
we're the lost ones
We are confused and drifting, lacking direction and purpose.
Contributed by Declan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.