The band wrote and recorded the self- titled EP in RHL studios in Fremont, California with longtime friend and colleague Stephen Hawkins, in which the first 6 songs written were recorded, and pressed to CD. The band strives to perform live with passion, and energy, to make you feel what the songs mean. Pulling influence from many different areas, Like Thrice, Deftones, Circa Survive, Moving Mountains, and many, many other acts.
They entered the Studio with Dryw Owens (From Indian Lakes, Sianvar) to record their full length, which garnered great reception upon its premier on absolutepunk.net, and the album What It Means To Be was released July 2016. The band is honored to have shared the stage with From Indian Lakes, The Ataris, I The Mighty, A Lot Like Birds, Hit The Lights, Idlehands, Ghost Parade, American Scene, Further Seems Forever, A Static Lullaby, and many others.
Members:
Joey Lancaster - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Sek - Bass/Vocals
Sal Contreras - Drums
Sergio Herrera - Guitar/Percussion
Mike Grijalva - Guitar
Discography:
2016 - What It Means To Be
2012 - Belle Noire
Fade
Belle Noire Lyrics
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Who'll call you out to anywhere they stand for the sake of being next to you
You being light and vibrance to a world thats, dimmed for so long
This is the symptom of all we′ve come to know
A little part of you dies so you can grow
Dependent on whomever is most convenient and free at the drop of a dime
And Who's to know if I paint this picture on and move along
Into the next one you find to have a face you deem worth saving now
So I stir and I pace, and I can't shake the feeling, that I′m all i have left to blame
If all this is a myth, why do we strive so hard for it
When failure is imminent.
The song "Fade" by Belle Noire is a reflection on the struggles of fitting in and finding one's place in the world. The lyrics speak of a person who feels invisible and unremarkable, overshadowed by others who seem to have more confidence and charisma. The singer admits to feeling dependent on these more outgoing individuals, following them wherever they go and hoping to bask in their spotlight.
At the same time, the singer is aware of the toll this takes on their own identity - "a little part of you dies so you can grow." This line suggests the sacrifice that many people make in order to feel accepted or successful, giving up aspects of their true selves in order to fit in with others. The song acknowledges the futility of this effort, as the confidence that comes from being in the presence of others wanes with each failed attempt to hold onto them.
Ultimately, the song seems to be asking why we strive so hard to fit in or be noticed when failure is inevitable. The singer is left with a sense of restlessness and self-blame, feeling as though they are the only one who can change these patterns of behavior. The song is a poignant acknowledgement of the difficulty of finding one's place in the world, and the costs of trying to be someone we're not.
Line by Line Meaning
Fade into the floor you'll never stand out among the ones
You will disappear and blend in with the crowd, never to be recognized or remembered by others.
Who'll call you out to anywhere they stand for the sake of being next to you
People will surround you just to be close to you, without really understanding who you are or what you're about.
You being light and vibrance to a world thats, dimmed for so long
Your presence brings light and energy to a world that has been dull and lifeless for a while.
This is the symptom of all we've come to know
This is the result of everything we have learned and experienced, and the patterns we have developed over time.
A little part of you dies so you can grow
In order to grow and develop, you must leave behind certain parts of yourself and move forward.
Dependent on whomever is most convenient and free at the drop of a dime
You rely on whoever is available and easy to access, without realizing the impact it may have on your own well-being.
But the confidence wanes at every failed attempt I've made for you to stay
I am losing confidence in myself every time I fail to keep you close and secure.
And Who's to know if I paint this picture on and move along
There is no way to tell if I am simply pretending and moving on, without resolving the underlying issues and emotions.
Into the next one you find to have a face you deem worth saving now
You move on to the next person who you feel is worth saving, without addressing the problems and patterns that led to the previous separation.
So I stir and I pace, and I can't shake the feeling, that I'm all I have left to blame
I am anxious and restless, and cannot shake the feeling that I am responsible for my own problems and shortcomings.
If all this is a myth, why do we strive so hard for it
If our goals and desires are unrealistic and unattainable, why do we continue to work so hard towards them?
When failure is imminent.
When it is almost certain that we will fail in our attempts to achieve our goals.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.