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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Excuse Me Can I Use This Chair
Belvedere Lyrics
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Pre-Ordained, Well I'm Not, I Can See You Think You're Clever
Don't Bother Questioning Things I Can't Hide
And I Don't Bother Whining To Gather Your Time
Six Months, Seven Years I Kinda Like My Isolation
You Don't Know What You Want And I'll Suppress Endless Frustration
Don't Bother Questioning Things I Can't Hide
Vindication I Kinda Like Morality It Comes And Goes
You're Waiting Patient A Level Of Brutality
You're All I've Got I'll Wait For Nothing
Vindication I Kinda Like Morality It Comes And Goes
You're Waiting Patient A Level Of Brutality
You're All I've Got I'll Wait For Nothing
Don't Bother Questioning Things I Can't Hide
And I Don't Bother Whining To Gather Your Time
'Cause You Said That You'd Wait For Me, Said That You'd Wait For
In Belvedere's song "Excuse Me Can I Use This Chair," the lyrics speak to the frustration that comes with waiting for someone who isn't sure what they want. The singer is tired of waiting forever for someone who is pre-ordained and thinks they're clever. The lyrics express a sense of isolation and frustration with no end in sight. The singer is somewhat bitter and cynical, with lines like "Don't Bother Questioning Things I Can't Hide, And I Don't Bother Whining To Gather Your Time."
The chorus repeats the line "Vindication, I kinda like morality it comes and goes" and "You're waiting patient, a level of brutality." This suggests that the singer sees waiting as a form of punishment, but also recognizes that morality isn't always constant. The final lines "You're all I've got, I'll wait for nothing" suggest a sense of despair and resignation. The singer is done waiting and ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
You Don't Know What You Want And I Can't Stand To Wait Forever
You're undecided and I can't wait for an indefinite amount of time
Pre-Ordained, Well I'm Not, I Can See You Think You're Clever
You think it's predetermined, I disagree, and I see through your facade
Six Months, Seven Years I Kinda Like My Isolation
I prefer being alone, whether it's been months or years
Don't Bother Questioning Things I Can't Hide
Don't ask about things I can't conceal
And I Don't Bother Whining To Gather Your Time
I won't complain to take up your time
Vindication I Kinda Like Morality It Comes And Goes
I find satisfaction in the rise and fall of what's deemed right
You're Waiting Patient A Level Of Brutality
You're exhibiting a cruel level of patience
You're All I've Got I'll Wait For Nothing
You're everything I have, so I'll wait for anything
Don't Bother Questioning Things I Can't Hide
Don't ask about things I can't conceal
And I Don't Bother Whining To Gather Your Time
I won't complain to take up your time
'Cause You Said That You'd Wait For Me, Said That You'd Wait For
Because you promised to wait for me
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.