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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Elementally Regarded
Belvedere Lyrics
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And my thoughts begin to wander
Out of my element,
Out of strength to recover
Consumption, rejection,
There must be something more
One rabbit's all the wolf should need
This planet is out of control
In case you haven't noticed
One rabbit trapped inside the hole
With a thousand more the wolf will fall
Belvedere's song "Elementally Regarded" is a thought-provoking piece about man's impact on the environment. The opening line "my eyes burn in the sun" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is feeling overwhelmed and out of place in their surroundings. They are contemplating how human beings consume and reject resources without thought or care. The repetition of the phrase "out of my element" suggests that the singer feels disconnected and disoriented.
The next verse introduces the metaphor of the wolf and the rabbit. The wolf represents human beings and their insatiable appetite for resources. The rabbit represents the environment and all living things that are being consumed and destroyed in the name of progress. The line "one rabbit's all the wolf should need" indicates that human beings only need a certain amount of resources to survive, yet they continue to take and destroy without regard for the consequences.
The chorus of the song highlights how the planet is out of control due to human interference. The line "in case you haven't noticed" suggests that many people are unaware or indifferent to the catastrophic impact human beings are having on the environment. The final verse offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that if we can stop consuming and destroying the environment, we may be able to save ourselves and the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes burn in the sun
I feel discomfort in the bright light of day
And my thoughts begin to wander
My mind starts to drift and lose focus
Out of my element,
I am not in my usual environment
Out of strength to recover
I lack the energy to bounce back
Consumption, rejection,
I consume and discard, searching for fulfillment
There must be something more
I crave a deeper meaning and purpose
One rabbit's all the wolf should need
The wolf only needs one prey to survive
But he kills them all to fulfill his greed
The wolf's desire for more drives him to overhunt and harm his ecosystem
This planet is out of control
The Earth is facing serious environmental issues
In case you haven't noticed
Many people are unaware of the gravity of the situation
One rabbit trapped inside the hole
A single creature stuck and unable to escape
With a thousand more the wolf will fall
The wolf's overhunting and destruction of the ecosystem will eventually lead to his own demise
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