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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Revenge Of The Fifth
Belvedere Lyrics
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The human spirit, the depth within it
Keep standing tall, and don′t dismiss it's relevance
Our primal mission, to keep on living
Yields compassion, won′t learn our lesson
We live in fear, we die free
I can't take this analogy
I won't be herded by no shepherd
Live in fear, be sedate
Let′s crash through heaven′s pearly gates
And live our lives with moral compass
Instead of blaming those above us
Grant the license, push for all
The refugee, the weak, the small
Underdogs, the person scorned
And every life blessed to be born
A special blend psychosis
And everybody present knows this
Bust apart from other species
Breaks the world that we've been leasing
Another breath of stagnant air
The genes cabinet is bare
And children starve, no sustenance
They can′t eat currency you print
Extraction minds the minds' eye
We profit all and then we die
But tell me will your gods be bought
From all the riches that you′ve sought
The riches that you've sought
The first stanza of Belvedere's Revenge Of The Fifth, talks about the importance of human spirit and our primal mission to keep on living. The lyrics suggest that living with compassion and learning our lessons is crucial for survival. However, the reality is, we live in fear and die free. The analogy given in the lyrics might refer to following blindly without questioning authority, or it could symbolize submission to a dominant power. Despite living in fear, the lyrics reject the idea of being herded by a shepherd and bowing before others. Instead, the song calls for challenging authority and living with moral compasses.
The second stanza suggests that humanity has created its own psychosis and that it is not alienated from nature. The lyrics suggest that humanity's actions are breaking the world that we have leased or bought to live in. The lyrics talk about the issue of scarcity where some people starve because they do not have food to eat. It criticizes the concept of currency and highlights how it cannot be consumed when people are starving. The lyrics take a further step suggesting that humanity's greed will lead to its own demise, but the gods that we have worshipped through our riches will not be bought.
Line by Line Meaning
Exceeds them all, the modern ages elements
The depth within the human spirit is unmatched by any technological advancement of modern times
Keep standing tall, and don′t dismiss it's relevance
Do not ignore the importance of the human spirit
Our primal mission, to keep on living
Our most basic instinct is to survive
Yields compassion, won′t learn our lesson
Despite our compassionate nature, we refuse to learn from our past mistakes
We live in fear, we die free
We live in fear of the unknown, but we die with the freedom to face it
I can't take this analogy
I cannot accept this comparison between the human spirit and modern technology
I won't be herded by no shepherd
I refuse to be controlled by any authority figure
And bow before no others ever
I will never submit to anyone else
Live in fear, be sedate
Living in fear causes us to become passive and complacent
Let′s crash through heaven′s pearly gates
Let us challenge the notion of a privileged group being granted entry into heaven
And live our lives with moral compass
We should live our lives guided by a sense of morality
Instead of blaming those above us
Rather than blaming those in positions of power, we should take responsibility for our problems
Grant the license, push for all
We should advocate for the rights of everyone
The refugee, the weak, the small
We should stand up for those who are vulnerable
Underdogs, the person scorned
We should support and protect those who have been marginalized or mistreated
And every life blessed to be born
Every life is valuable and should be celebrated
A special blend psychosis
There is a unique kind of madness that exists within humanity
And everybody present knows this
Everyone is aware of this madness
Bust apart from other species
Humans are fundamentally different from all other species
Breaks the world that we've been leasing
Our actions are damaging the world we inhabit
Another breath of stagnant air
We continue to exist in an unchanging and unhealthy environment
The genes cabinet is bare
Our genetic diversity is in danger of disappearing
And children starve, no sustenance
Children are suffering from famine and malnutrition
They can′t eat currency you print
Money is not a solution to the problem of hunger
Extraction minds the minds' eye
Our focus on extracting resources is blinding us to the consequences of our actions
We profit all and then we die
We prioritize profit over long-term sustainability
But tell me will your gods be bought
Can money buy divine favor or protection?
From all the riches that you′ve sought
Will our pursuit of wealth ultimately be our downfall?
The riches that you've sought
Our desire for material wealth and possessions
Writer(s): belvedere
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@duartecboc8028
Like many people i listened to a 1000 of punk bands since young , belvedere is in top 10 for its perfect overall balance
@mattvdh
one of the best punk bands you'll see live if you get the chance
@bmorestance
YES! Its finally here! Great album! Loving it! Thanks!
@JeffNixonComedy
Best drum production of all their records (fast forward is a close second)
Awesome album
@ericcousineau8462
They're too squeaky clean. They cut through everything else. Wait. You must be a drummer right? Haha
@carlogonzalezruiz9639
awesome, i like very much this band >:)
@lefteriskosmidis6717
Hooray, classic Belvedere but even groovier!
@XzombiesteinX
The best comeback ever!
@joseloro
does anyone have the lyrics to this album? or know where to find it? thanx
@pedruuucosta
Saudações brasileiras 🇧🇷🤘