1) US emo band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists sharing this name:
1) US emo band from 1995 to 2002
2) Spanish indie band formed in 2001
3) And an australian post-grunge band
1) "Bedford was around from 1995-2002. We played a lot of shows in basements, Fire Halls and clubs, put out a bunch of records, saw the country, made lots of friends and had a hell of a lot of fun. It was a great time to be around.
We went on to do some other things with our lives, like playing in An Albatross, the Sw!ms, M-80, getting a few college degrees including a Masters from Yale, touring all over the world, and turning 30. It ain't been bad so far."
http://www.myspace.com/bedfordrip
2) This spanish band arose at the end of 2001 in Malaga. By that time they were called Sonnet. Their main aim was to version bands such as The Verve, Oasis or Velvet Colour Scene and play these versions acoustic in some of their city’s pubs.
After a year, Pablo, Víctor, David and Juan decided to go further starting a compositive stage. In this new fase they aquired a new name Yellow Brand as well as a new band member: Juanjo(drums). After recording their first ep ‘yellow brand’ they decided to end a cycle.
They had a two months break, after which David (guitar) and Juan (bass & singer) started to qualify their project. By that time they decided to change the name od the band to Bedford. Alejandro(guitar) and Patricio(drums) joined the band. After rehearsing some months, they launched an ep ‘First Step’ recorded by Sunday Morning Records. They do a british style pop-rock influenced by Star Sailor, Jeff Buckley and Suede.
At the end of 2005 Patricio is replaced by Kike (drums) making up the actual and definitive band formation.
3) Bedford are a new and exciting hard hitting rock band reigning from Melbourne, Australia. Blowing away audiences the world over with their melodic radio friendly rock tunes, they blaze a live show with reckless abandon and tunes so catchy they’ll hit you in the not so funny bone days later. Bedford deliver a comlplete rock n roll package back to a stage where rockstars once tread. With songs like ‘Reflection’ in their pockets, it is no wonder they are so quietly confident. Reminiscent of bands like Matchbox 20, The Goo Goo Dolls, and The Tea Party, Bedford have an easily recognisable sound that is pop enough for radio, and heavy enough to appeal to a younger audience with a taste for grit and grime without the contrivity. Frontman David Trimboli is thought of by many as the love child of Lenny Kravitz and Chris Cornell, although he is Egyptian. With a voice that glides between velvety melodies and raspy rock accompanied by crunching guitar sounds, it isn’t any wonder that fans can’t get enough of Bedford’s music. With ten killer tracks that range from solid hard rock to melodic power pop ballads such as ‘Pray’, Bedford re visits the old school of rock where they revel in a time before clinical production, digital enhancements and electric keyboards. Bedford ARE the real deal and have the awards to prove it. 2006 Winners of the LA Music Awards for ‘I Am Alive’ single. They are in this game for the right reasons and it shows. Real songs, that are sung with a voice that is exemplary of past hurts and real life experiences, all of which have been brought to the table and laid out for everyone to see. Bedford have travelled the world over and worked with reknowned producers Lindsay Gravina and Tommy Denander and Bo Reimer to bring you their new album “Right Now.” Now signed with Oracle Vision Publishing Inc, Bedford are sure to take world by storm. Hitch a ride!!
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Epiphany
Bedford Lyrics
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I could've made you mine.
And all the times you thought you'd go away, well hey, you can go both ways.
And I've done it all before.
Face it.
I'm feeling sure about myself for the first time in my life.
Face it.
The only thing I feel sure about is that I feel unsure.
Now who's scared? Could it be me?
This will be my great epiphany and my great awakening.
And I tried to make you mine but you've got a one track mind.
And I tried to lay my plans but you've got no attention span.
The lyrics to Bedford's song Epiphany are reflective of a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The song speaks to the idea of belonging and the fear of not fitting in, something many people can relate to. The opening line, "All the times you thought you wouldn't fit, well shit, I was with you all the time" suggests that even in times of self-doubt and uncertainty, there is always someone who is willing to stand by us. The next line, "I could've made you mine" implies that the singer had the power to help this person feel like they belong but didn't have the confidence to do so, suggesting that sometimes our fear can hold us back from helping others.
The following lines, "And all the times you thought you'd go away, well hey, you can go both ways. And I've done it all before" suggest that the singer has experienced the same feelings of not belonging that their friend is feeling. The repetition of "face it" emphasizes the need to confront these fears and leads into the powerful line, "I'm feeling sure about myself for the first time in my life." The line indicates a shift in the singer's mindset as they begin to feel confident in themselves and accepting of their own identity. However, the chorus then takes a more introspective turn as the singer acknowledges that despite their newfound confidence, they are still unsure about their place in the world.
The second half of the song seems to focus on a failed attempt at a romantic relationship. The lines, "And I tried to make you mine but you've got a one track mind. And I tried to lay my plans but you've got no attention span" suggest that the friend the singer has been trying to help also might not be able to reciprocate the feelings of love. The song concludes with an uplifting call to action, "This will be my great epiphany and my great awakening" suggesting that by accepting themselves and their friends, they will awaken to a new world of possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
All the times you thought you wouldn't fit, well shit, I was with you all the time.
I was always there to support you even when you felt like you didn't belong.
I could've made you mine.
I had feelings for you and wish we could've been together.
And all the times you thought you'd go away, well hey, you can go both ways.
You always had the option to leave or stay in our relationship.
And I've done it all before.
I've been in this situation multiple times and know how it feels.
Face it.
Acknowledge the truth.
I'm feeling sure about myself for the first time in my life.
I finally have confidence in myself and my decisions.
The only thing I feel sure about is that I feel unsure.
Although I have newfound confidence, I still have some uncertainty.
Now who's scared, shaking like a leaf on a tree?
Who's feeling anxious and uncertain now?
Now who's scared? Could it be me?
Am I the one feeling scared and unsure?
This will be my great epiphany and my great awakening.
I will have a major realization or awakening from this experience.
And I tried to make you mine but you've got a one track mind.
I attempted to start a relationship with you, but you only had one thing on your mind.
And I tried to lay my plans but you've got no attention span.
I made an effort to plan for the future, but you were not able to focus or commit.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.