Taking their name from the '80s sitcom, Belvedere began in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1995 as the three-piece of Steve Rawles (guitar/vocals), Brock (bass), and Dan Hrynuik (drums).
As the years progressed along with their revolving lineup, Belvedere remained with their melodic pop-punk sound that looked up to the likes of Bad Religion and NOFX. Eventually recruiting second guitarist Scott Solo, replacement drummer Jay Hollywood, and a replacement bassist Jaison Synclair, the quartet released their debut album, "Because No One Stopped Us", in 1998 through Hourglass and 206 Records. After spending most of 1999 on the road, along with Bad Religion and Strung Out, for a stint -- 206 Records put out Belvedere's follow-up album, "Angels Live in My Town", in early 2000. In 2001, the Montreal imprint Union 2112 released "Twas Hell Said Former Child", Belvedere's proper second album that coincided their first ever European tour. A split release with Downway, "Hometown Advantage", was issued in 2003. When it came time to recovene for another studio album, Belvedere joined producer Blair Calibaba (Sum 41) in Calgary for the recording of "Fast Forward Eats the Tape". Shared dates with Death by Stereo, Tsunami Bomb and Misconduct followed in Spring 2004. The band broke up in late 2005, playing their last show to their hometown Calgary crowd in November.
On November 2011, the band's official Facebook page announced that the band was going to get together again for a couple of shows the next year, wich included two shows in Europe (playing their first show in Paris and appearing again at GroezRock after seven years), then five in Canada, three in Brazil and one again in Canada, in Vancouver, on June 16th. Being at first that their final show, it was later announced that they'll appear in another final event in Guelph, Canada, on September the 1st 2012, with fellow punkrockers The Fullblast, also reuniting for the ocasion, Grade and Moneen.
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Anesthetic
Belvedere Lyrics
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Don't want to talk
About anything at all
Except for sleep
And maybe some peace of mind
Leave me alone
Time on my own
I'll ignore any reminder
Of my normal life
So leave me alone
So leave me alone
Time on my own
Talk myself to sleep
I'll ignore any reminder
The lyrics to Belvedere's song "Anesthetic" paint a picture of someone who is exhausted and emotionally drained. The person is so overwhelmed that they don't want to talk to anyone about anything. All they desire is sleep and a moment of peace to calm their racing mind. They don't want to be reminded of their normal life, and they seek isolation instead.
The song's first verse seems to indicate that the singer is dealing with a lot of emotional turmoil, which they can't seem to handle. They seem to be able to find solace only in sleep. The chorus emphasizes that the person wants to be left alone to deal with whatever they are going through. They need time to themselves to think things through.
The song's second verse doubles down on the first, showing that the person is not willing to get caught up in the demands of their everyday life. They find comfort in shutting down and ignoring everything that usually consumes their attention. The song's title "Anesthetic" may imply that the singer is using isolation as a way of numbing their pain or discomfort.
Overall, the song is an expression of the singer's need to retreat from the world to recharge their emotional batteries. The lyrics convey their weariness and the need for peace and quiet that can restore a sense of calmness.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me alone,
Stop bothering me and giving me attention,
Don't want to talk
I don't feel like engaging in conversation,
About anything at all
I don't want to discuss any topic,
Except for sleep
The only thing I'm interested in right now is getting some sleep,
And maybe some peace of mind
I am seeking inner calm and tranquility along with rest,
Leave me alone
Please give me some space and privacy,
Time on my own
I need solitude and time to myself,
Talk myself to sleep
I will use self-talk to soothe myself into slumber,
I'll ignore any reminder
I will disregard any cues or prompts,
Of my normal life
That relate to my daily routine or responsibilities.
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