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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SPARK
Belvedere Lyrics
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The lyrics of Belvedere's song Spark convey the feelings of an individual who is taken aback by the suddenness of a particular situation that occurred. The first verse speaks of how everything happened so fast that it was unexpected and took the person by surprise. This has led them down a path they have not been on before, and they are aware that the consequences of their actions might be unfavorable. However, they are still unable to explain what drove them to make that choice.
In the second verse, the individual is seen grappling with the repercussions of their actions. They are lying and feeling a sense of guilt, but at the same time, there was a rush of adrenaline that they cannot forget. The lyrics suggest that this experience was akin to being on top of the world, with the sight from above when one is 'high above the rim' being a metaphor for the euphoria experienced. The chorus of the song emphasizes the notion that sometimes things do not go as planned, and people may not always be aware of what could happen unless they try.
Line by Line Meaning
It happened oh so fast it takes me by surprise
The experience was sudden and unexpected
It took me where I haven't been, way back it happened when I looked into your eyes
The experience brought the singer to a new place, reminiscent of an older time when they fell in love
I know it hurts to make a sin
The singer acknowledges that their actions may have negative consequences
Don't tell me how you don't expect and uprising I won't go
The artist refuses to be intimidated or swayed from their path
I can't explain that someone deep inside of me told me so
The artist is following an instinct or intuition despite not being able to rationalize it
It happened oh so fast it makes me wanna lie
The experience was intense and may cause the singer to exaggerate or distort the truth
Lights in my eyes they're sort of dim
The singer is feeling disoriented or dazed
I pictured feeling when my temperature it rised, sights when your high above the rim
The artist is experiencing a rush of adrenaline or excitement, like when playing a sport at a high level
Don't tell me how you don't expect a side effect i've hit low
The artist has experienced a negative consequence of their actions
I can't explain why someone deep inside of me told me so
The artist is acting on an intuition or feeling that they can't fully explain
YEAH!!!! didn't go my way it didn't fly.
The events didn't proceed as the singer had hoped
YEAH!!!! damn you'd never know unless you tried.
The artist is acknowledging the importance of taking risks and trying new things, even if they don't always work out
Contributed by Jayden C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.