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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Paradise
Belvedere Lyrics
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And I'm not believing what I'm seeing
It's imperfection without knowing
The deficiency is showing
Everybody's wondering what I'm looking for I know
What else can you ask for a perfect place
What more can you ask of a perfect face
I know I know there's something wrong
But this place relies on a constant season
That's all I thought of while I was leaving
It's deficiency was showing
Everybody's wondering what I'm looking for I know
What else can you ask for a perfect place
Wat more can you ask of a perfect face
I know I know there's something wrong
This feeling inside won't hurt no more
Utopian land won't be beside me
Things that were said won't hurt anymore
It's part of a plan I'm not feeling so bad
While I'm turned the other way
This feeling inside won't hurt no more
Utopian land won't be beside me
Things that were said won't hurt no more
It's part of a plan I'm not feeling so bad
While I'm turned the other way
The lyrics to Belvedere's song "Paradise" express the singer's search for a perfect place, and yet as they finally find a place that seems idyllic, they discover that imperfection still exists. The singer is disappointed in what they have found, realizing that the place they found is imperfect without even realizing it. They are looking for a place that is unparalleled, where there are no blemishes and no flaws, but they cannot find it. The song explores the idea that perfection is unattainable and that even seemingly perfect places or things have imperfections.
The singer of the song searches for "unmuddled reasons" but is unable to find them. They are searching for a place that is constant and unchanging but realize that such a place does not exist. The song reflects on the idea that our desire for perfection can blind us to the beauty of imperfection, and that sometimes the journey to find what we are looking for is as important as the destination.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "What else can you ask for a perfect place? What more can you ask of a perfect face? I know, I know there's something wrong." These lines suggest that while the singer is searching for perfection, they realize that perfection is not everything. Even in a perfect place or with a perfect face, something can still be amiss.
Line by Line Meaning
searched all this time for unparalleled beings
I have looked for exceptional individuals everywhere.
And I'm not believing what I'm seeing
But I am disappointed with what I have found.
It's imperfection without knowing
This place is flawed despite not realizing it.
The deficiency is showing
The flaws are becoming apparent.
Everybody's wondering what I'm looking for I know
Others are curious about what I am searching for.
What else can you ask for a perfect place
What more can we desire from a utopian setting?
What more can you ask of a perfect face
What more can we want from a flawless appearance?
I know I know there's something wrong
But I sense that something is still not right.
Searched everywhere for unmuddled reasons
I have scoured the world for clear explanations.
But this place relies on a constant season
But this location is dependent on an unchanging season.
That's all I thought of while I was leaving
That is all I could consider as I departed.
It's deficiency was showing
Its shortcomings were becoming obvious.
This feeling inside won't hurt no more
I will no longer be pained by this emotion.
Utopian land won't be beside me
I will not have a perfect world with me.
Things that were said won't hurt anymore
The hurtful words that were spoken will no longer affect me.
It's part of a plan I'm not feeling so bad
It is all part of a greater scheme, and I am not feeling as troubled.
While I'm turned the other way
As I ignore these negative aspects and move forward.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, GARDEN RAKE MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, BILL CHAMPLIN, JAY JOSEPH GRAYDON, HERBIE HANCOCK
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diecieuro
the belvedere part of this split is brutally good
vastowildbrothers
anyway....this is a great band and this song is amazing...
vastowildbrothers
close your eyes and think about millencolin singer....