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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Its Tough To Be A Bully When Theres No One Left To Bully
Belvedere Lyrics
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I'd Bring A Fight But There's Not A Pair
It's Fucked To Think That Life Is So Unfair
That You'd Be All Alone Why Don't You Think About It
Knew Everyone Would Turn On Me
It's A Lack Of Respect And Authority
'Cause I'd Pushed Around Everyone That I Could See
Everything Falls Apart
Lose Myself, Fuck All Control
At its core, "It's Tough to be a Bull When There's No One Left to Bully" is a song about the consequences of being a bully. The song's narrator has finally found that there's no one left for them to push around and boss around, and this has left them feeling lost and alone. They're frustrated because they've always been able to get what they wanted through force and intimidation, but now they realize that this has caused everyone to turn on them, leaving them with no one to turn to.
The lyrics are filled with self-reflection and regret, and the singer is clearly grappling with the realization that their behavior has caused them to be ostracized. They recognize that their actions have caused a "lack of respect and authority," and that they've pushed around "everyone that [they] could see." They're left feeling like they've lost control, and that everything in their life is falling apart.
Overall, the song is a powerful indictment of bullying and the harm that it can cause. It's a reminder that our actions have consequences, and that we shouldn't take pleasure in hurting others.
Line by Line Meaning
Just Look Around Because There's No One There
When you try to bully others, eventually there will be no one left for you to bully and you'll be alone.
I'd Bring A Fight But There's Not A Pair
The bull has no one to fight with, as there are no other individuals around to stand up to them.
It's Fucked To Think That Life Is So Unfair
The bull feels it's unfair that they have no one left to bully and be in control of, and is realizing that their treatment of others has left them alone.
That You'd Be All Alone Why Don't You Think About It
Reflect on the way you have treated others and how that has put you in a position of being alone.
Knew Everyone Would Turn On Me
The bull knew that eventually others would turn on them, but continued to bully regardless.
It's A Lack Of Respect And Authority
The reason why people turn on the bull is due to their lack of respect and unwillingness to recognize authority.
'Cause I'd Pushed Around Everyone That I Could See
The bull acknowledges that they had been bullying everyone within their reach.
And I'd Scream Jubilation But No One Would See Me
Despite their attempts to be aggressive and dominant, no one cares or pays attention to the bull anymore.
Everything Falls Apart
The bull is experiencing a mental and emotional breakdown, realizing that they've pushed everyone away with their bullying and aggression.
Lose Myself, Fuck All Control
The bull feels like they've lost all control and may be spiraling out of control with their emotions and loneliness.
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