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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Two Minutes for Looking So good
Belvedere Lyrics
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Ten goals a season, the game won't be the same
Made the trade, they sent him to Philly
We're the reason he'll never play here again, no
Let me tell you about aggression
Let me tell you things Don Cherry won't say
And I'm scared of his obsession
Face off man comes from Minnesota
Small Elk River, the game won't be the same
Won the Cup but never could land the
Hobey Baker, you'll never play here again, no
Let me tell you about aggression
Let me tell you things Don Cherry won't say
And I'm scared Of his obsession
Meet you in the boards and end your day
Let me tell you of his story
Let me tell you his intentions
Eighty-Nine in all his glory
Ran you in the boards he'd end your day
In Belvedere's song "Two Minutes for Looking So Good," the lyrics are focused on a hockey player who has been sent away from the team due to their aggressive style of play. The singer describes the player as their favorite and laments the fact that they will never play for their home team again. The lyrics also make reference to the player's aggression and obsession with the game, stating that they would "meet you in the boards and end your day." The song's chorus repeats the lines "Let me tell you about aggression, let me tell you things Don Cherry won't say."
The first two lines of the song imply that the player being discussed is a skilled scorer, with ten goals per season. The reference to his trade to the Philadelphia Flyers suggests that the team in question is a Canadian one, as the singer is unhappy about his departure. The lyrics then delve into the player's aggressive style of play, with references to Don Cherry, a Canadian commentator known for his outspoken views on the game of hockey. The lyrics suggest that Cherry would not mention some of the things the singer is describing about the aggressive player.
The final lines of the song describe the player's story and intentions, with a reference to his "glory" in 1989, presumably a reference to a specific event. The lyrics again focus on the player's aggressiveness, stating that he would "end your day" with a hit into the boards. Overall, the song presents a conflicted view of a player who is seen as both talented and dangerous on the ice.
Line by Line Meaning
On the ice he's my favourite player
He is the best player on the ice
Ten goals a season, the game won't be the same
His ten goals in a season change the game
Made the trade, they sent him to Philly
He was traded to Philadelphia
We're the reason he'll never play here again, no
We caused him to leave and he won't come back
Let me tell you about aggression
I want to talk about his aggressiveness
Let me tell you things Don Cherry won't say
I want to tell you things that Don Cherry wouldn't say
And I'm scared of his obsession
I'm afraid of his focus on the game
Meet you in the boards and end your day, your day
I will check you hard into the boards and knock you out of the game
Face off man comes from Minnesota
He originates from Minnesota and takes face offs
Small Elk River, the game won't be the same
His small town of Elk River changed the game for him
Won the Cup but never could land the Hobey Baker
He won the Cup but didn't win the Hobey Baker award
You'll never play here again, no
You won't return to play here
Let me tell you of his story
I want to tell you his backstory
Let me tell you his intentions
I want to share with you his goals with the game
Eighty-Nine in all his glory
He was at his best in 1989
Ran you in the boards he'd end your day
If he checked you into the boards, he could knock you out of the game
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