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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Hairline
Belvedere Lyrics
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I've said it to myself most every day
Leave all behind, your star will shine
We'll celebrate your life while you're away
Nothing prepare us, not years of doubt
Sit and stare while I just looked away
One light in front of me, so far that I can't see
Sent us all this way to watch us burn
Animate this life into outer space
Just to see how far we'd go
Made a billion straight into the sun
Post oblivion we know
Is this karma I'd ask melting into this cask
Shooting streaks just like perihelion comets
Was it intentional? this way to hell
Making choices wrong at every turn
No time to make peace, fire in great seas
Sent us all this way to watch us burn
Survived the turmoil, regrets are few
I can't stand to see another way
One light in front of me, so bright that I can't see
Sitting here while we just slip away
Animate this life into outer space
Just to see how far we'd go
Made a billion straight into the sun
Post oblivion we know
Is this karma I'd ask melting into this cask
Shooting streaks just like perihelion comets
The lyrics of "Hairline" by Belvedere speak of a person who has moved on to a better life leaving behind everyone who watched them grow. The singer repeats to themselves every day that this person will shine and celebrate their life while they are away. However, nothing could have prepared them for this moment, and they sit and stare while looking away. The person has become a beacon of light that is so bright that the singer can't see them anymore. They have been sent on this path to watch them burn, feeling powerless to do anything.
The song appears to be talking about the aftermath of the death of a loved one or a close friend. The person has gone to a better place, but those left behind are struggling to come to terms with it. The chorus, "Animate this life into outer space, just to see how far we'd go," speaks of the search for meaning and purpose, trying to find a way to move on. The lyrics also mention karma and the idea of shooting streaks just like perihelion comets, making it sound like the person who passed away was fated to do so.
Overall, "Hairline" by Belvedere is a poignant song that explores grief, loss, and the search for meaning after these experiences. It deals with the complex emotions that come with the death of a loved one, leaving behind feelings of powerlessness, regret, and searching for a way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You want it all, you get to go
You want to achieve everything you desire, and so you must go forward with persistence.
I've said it to myself most every day
I remind myself of my goals and aspirations to help stay motivated each day.
Leave all behind, your star will shine
Leave behind your fears and doubts and your talents and potential will be recognized.
We'll celebrate your life while you're away
We will recognize and acknowledge your achievements and contributions even when you're not present.
Nothing prepare us, not years of doubt
No amount of previous doubt can fully prepare us for what's to come.
Sit and stare while I just looked away
While others may sit around and do nothing, I chose to look ahead and move forward.
One light in front of me, so far that I can't see
There is a goal ahead of me, but it seems so far away that I can't fully see or comprehend it.
Sent us all this way to watch us burn
It seems like we were put on this path just to fail and experience destruction.
Animate this life into outer space
Bring life and energy to our existence by expanding our horizons and pushing beyond the limits of our world.
Just to see how far we'd go
To test our limits and discover the extent of our potential and capabilities.
Made a billion straight into the sun
We may have achieved great things on this path, but in the end, it only led to our own destruction.
Post oblivion we know
After destruction and chaos, there is a sense of knowing and realization.
Is this karma I'd ask melting into this cask
Is this the result of our past actions and decisions catching up to us and leading to our downfall?
Shooting streaks just like perihelion comets
We are moving fast towards our own destruction, like comets hurtling towards the sun at their closest point.
Was it intentional? this way to hell
Did we purposely choose this path towards our own downfall and destruction?
Making choices wrong at every turn
We consistently made the wrong choices and decisions at every opportunity.
No time to make peace, fire in great seas
There is no time left to make amends or find peace before we experience great chaos and destruction.
Survived the turmoil, regrets are few
Despite surviving the chaos and destruction, I still have few regrets about the path that led us here.
I can't stand to see another way
I refuse to accept that there was another path or alternative that could have led to a better outcome.
One light in front of me, so bright that I can't see
There is a guiding light or goal ahead of me, but it is so bright and all-consuming that I can't focus on anything else.
Sitting here while we just slip away
As we continue on this path of destruction, we are slowly slipping away and fading into oblivion.
Writer(s): Casey James Lewis, Jason Michael Sinclair, Scott Davison Marshall, Steven Robert Rawles
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stompy11
This is one of the best punk... no just one of the best songs out there period
@nomadenview
Love it..... Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@christianmoretti1987
Salve Belvedere!!!! Porra mano... sem palavras pra eles!!! Hardcore de verdade meu!!!!🎵🎶📻🎶🎵
@ricardoneri7321
a banda dos meus sonhos!!
@ckeuta
just discovered this band... fucking amazing
@alvinopedrosaferreira5407
It's so great to see you guys returning like that! Loved to see you in Curitiba last month! It's really good to see a band replacing a skilled drummer for someone as good or even better! I wish that had happened to Bad Religion too... Keep the great work, Casey! By the way, you love this shirt, right? ;D Can't wait for the new album!
@kaitoswarlock
Incredible! Cannot wait for "The Revenge of the Fifth".
Thank you for once again for bringing this band back, we have all missed you!
@renatoneri8284
A melhor banda do mundo !!
@jcorrea4459
Nada contra o metal, mas porque eu não viajei no hardcore antes?! Que vibe phodaa!!
@Ivisfits
What an amazing job guys! I really love you, hope to see you back again in Chile! ❤👊