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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Condiment King
Belvedere Lyrics
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it must be something altering my brain
a vicious circle the condiments by my side
just look at me then you soon will bet
the gastric juices haven't got me yet
but i won't be singing for the duration of the ride
oh ya
The lyrics for Belvedere's song "Condiment King" are about someone who loves to eat condiments with their food. The person knows that their love for condiments is not healthy, but they can't help themselves. They believe that something is altering their brain and forming a vicious circle that always leads them back to the condiments. The song mentions that the person has gastric juices, but it hasn't stopped them from continuing to eat the condiments. The person also mentions that their love for condiments is embarrassing, saying that they won't be singing during the duration of their meal.
The overall theme of the song could be interpreted as addiction, with condiments being the object of the obsession. The lyrics suggest that the person is aware of the negative effects of their addiction, but they cannot help themselves. They are trapped in a cycle of addiction that they cannot break.
Line by Line Meaning
why i do this i can't explain
I can't put my finger on why I perform this act. It's beyond my understanding.
it must be something altering my brain
I suspect that something has changed the way I think, causing me to behave oddly.
a vicious circle the condiments by my side
I feel trapped in a repeating cycle, surrounded by various condiments that serve to fuel my strange behavior.
just look at me then you soon will bet
Observe my behavior and you'll quickly realize that something is not quite right with me.
the gastric juices haven't got me yet
My digestive system has not suffered any ill effects as a result of my excessive condiment consumption, but it's only a matter of time.
but i won't be singing for the duration of the ride
Although I am currently enjoying myself, I recognize that my behavior is not sustainable and will eventually lead to negative consequences.
oh ya
An expression of excitement or enjoyment, possibly related to the consumption of condiments.
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.