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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Not My Problem
Belvedere Lyrics
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The lyrics to Belvedere's "Not My Problem" are a commentary on feeling disconnected from others and the world around you. The opening line "raise your glass, help yourself, you don't understand anybody else" suggests that people are self-absorbed and struggle to empathize with others. The singer then declares that he won't sit silently anymore, as he doesn't know what the other person is expecting from him.
The repeated phrase "so ends this game" implies that life is like a game, one that the singer is tired of playing. He describes his experience as an "obscene dream" and compares it to drowning in a "cold black ocean". However, he finds solace in refraining from the game and feels fine despite the chaos around him. The final line, "these images so far I haven't gone", suggests that he's still struggling with his emotions, but he's actively working to move away from them.
Overall, "Not My Problem" is a song about feeling overwhelmed by life and the people around you. It's a commentary on the struggle to connect with others in a world that often values individualism over community.
Line by Line Meaning
Raise your glass, help yourself, you don't understand anybody else.
You are only concerned about yourself and don't care to understand other people's struggles.
I won't sit no more I don't know what you're looking for. so ends this game.
I am tired of trying to please you and I am not sure what you want from me. This situation is over.
...this one and only...obscene dream...
This situation is unique and extremely difficult to handle.
a cold black ocean drowns me...
I feel overwhelmed and trapped in a bleak, hopeless situation.
I refrain and I feel fine, I refrain and I feel fine
I choose to distance myself from this situation and focus on my own well-being, which makes me feel better.
this nightmares done, these images so far I haven't gone..
The terrible situation is finally over, but the memories and emotions still haunt me.
i won't sit no more I don't know what you're looking for..so ends this game..
I refuse to be a pawn in your game anymore, and I am ending this toxic cycle.
this one and only...obscene dream...a cold black ocean drowns me...i refrain and I feel fine...
The difficult situation I have been through is unique and overwhelming, but I am choosing to distance myself and focus on my own well-being.
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