In the years that followed, the band was separated geographically, while Fabian pursued an Architecture degree at the University of Florida and Daniel left Florida to attend Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Nonetheless, during this period, Boyce Avenue assembled at every available opportunity to collaborate musically. It was not until October of 2004 and the subsequent months, however, that Boyce Avenue would really come into its own. Daniel, who had recently graduated from law school, reconnected with the band in Florida as its full-time bassist, and Alejandro, at the age of 18, launched into writing the band's first original song, "Find Me." In the following months, the band performed locally in its hometown of Sarasota, and in April of 2005, the band hit the stage at Pine View High School for the last time. The band's performance at the Mr. Pine View competition, an event which Alejandro would go on to win, was covered in the local press.
Upon Alejandro's graduation from high school, he joined Fabian at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, where the band refined its signature sound playing out in traditional venues like Market Street and Side Bar. In October of 2006 and the months that followed, the band recorded its first three singles at Nickel and Dime Studios near Atlanta, Georgia. The project was engineered by Kris Sampson (Train, the Black Crowes) and produced by Don McCollister (Sister Hazel, Third Day). In 2007 and 2008, Boyce Avenue was honored in several songwriting competitions judged by a host of accomplished and renowned music industry artists, professionals, and executives. The band qualified as a Southeast Semifinalist in the 2007 IMWS competition; "All The While" was selected as a Semi-Finalist in the 2007 International Songwriting Competition, and as one of twelve Lennon Award Winners in the 2007 John Lennon Songwriting Contest; "Find Me" was selected as a Finalist in the Pop category for the U.S.A. Songwriting Competition; and "Hear Me Now (piano acoustic)" was selected as a finalist in the Best Group/Duo category for the IAMA songwriting competition, and as a finalist in the 2008 International Songwriting Competition.
Focused on the completion of a debut album, Boyce Avenue took a hiatus from its public performance schedule to write, produce, and record additional singles. In July of 2007, the band returned to Atlanta, Georgia, this time to record three songs at the Electron Gardens Studio in the historic Biltmore Hotel. These songs were engineered by Gary Pfaff and Tim Delaney, and were produced by Boyce Avenue. In October of the same year, the band finished tracking for the debut album with the recording of two songs at RMP Studios in Orlando, Florida. The final three songs for the album, "Dare To Believe," "On My Way," and "Hear Me Now (piano acoustic)" were engineered at RMP Studios by Veit Renn (Jennifer Hudson) and Adam Barber (Creed, Shinedown, Alterbridge), and were produced by Boyce Avenue.
The debut album, titled “All You’re Meant To Be,” was released by Boyce Avenue on March 25, 2008. All of the songs were mixed by Austin Deptula (Eisley, New Found Glory), and the entire project was mastered by Rodney Mills (Pearl Jam, REM, Sheryl Crow). The physical album is available worldwide exclusively through Storenvy, while the download versions can be found on iTunes/Amazon.com/Rhapsody/Napster/eMusic. Since the album's release, it has been written about in CNN Money, the Kings of A&R, and in other press, its songs have been featured on various MTV shows, and the band has established itself as one of the top 8 Artists of All-Time on YouTube, with over 90 million hits. Most recently, "All You're Meant To Be" has been licensed for sale nationwide in the Philippines through MCA Music, and is on path to Gold status. On the strength of the band's touring success in the United States and the Philippines, the band launched a worldwide tour in 2009.
Don't Stop Believin'
Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train going anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train going anywhere
A singer in a smoky room
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
Working hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
(3x)
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Don't stop believin'...
The song "Don't Stop Believin'" by Boyce Avenue is a cover of the popular Journey song, with their own twist on it. The lyrics start with telling the story of a small town girl and a city boy, both taking the midnight train going anywhere, indicating that they are both on a journey, searching for something elusive. The second verse describes a singer in a smoky room, surrounded by cheap perfume and wine. Despite the chaos and uncertainty, people still hope for a smile and a connection with someone else. The chorus repeats the phrase "Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard, their shadows searching in the night" suggesting that everyone is searching for something, possibly love, success, or happiness.
The song also speaks to the idea of working hard to achieve one's goals and to find fulfillment in life. The line "Working hard to get my fill" suggests that people are willing to work hard to achieve their goals, to experience the thrill that life can bring. Additionally, the line "Some will win, some will lose, some were born to sing the blues" indicates that life is not always fair, and that some people may face more challenges than others. Despite this, however, the song encourages listeners to "Don't stop believin'" and to hold on to the feeling of hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a small town girl
She was just an ordinary girl from a small town.
Livin' in a lonely world
She felt isolated and alone in her surroundings.
She took the midnight train going anywhere
She wanted to leave her town and explore the world.
Just a city boy
He was just another guy from the city.
Born and raised in South Detroit
He was from a specific part of Detroit called South Detroit.
He took the midnight train going anywhere
He wanted to escape his daily routine and go on an adventure.
A singer in a smoky room
The singer was performing in a room filled with smoke from cigarettes or other substances.
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
There was a mix of scents in the room, including alcohol and fragrances.
For a smile they can share the night
People were at the show to enjoy themselves and potentially meet someone new.
It goes on and on and on and on
The night was endless and filled with possibilities.
Strangers waiting
There were people present who did not know each other.
Up and down the boulevard
The area around the venue was busy with people coming and going.
Their shadows searching in the night
The people were looking for something or someone to add excitement to their night.
Streetlights people
The individuals out and about were part of the night scene.
Living just to find emotion
Some people were there to feel something and find excitement or meaning in their lives.
Hiding somewhere in the night
Others may have been more reserved and hiding their true selves in the crowd.
Working hard to get my fill
The singer was striving to achieve their goals in life.
Everybody wants a thrill
People generally want to feel excitement and adventure in their lives.
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Some people are willing to take risks and make sacrifices to achieve their dreams.
Just one more time
People often want to relive exciting experiences and take chances again.
Some will win, some will lose
Life is full of winners and losers, and success is not guaranteed.
Some were born to sing the blues
Some people seem to have a harder life and face more struggles than others.
Oh, the movie never ends
Life is like a never-ending story, with new experiences and adventures happening all the time.
It goes on and on and on and on
The journey never truly ends and is ongoing.
Don't stop believin'
The singer encourages the listener to maintain their faith and positive attitude.
Hold on to the feelin'
The singer encourages the listener to hold on to the emotions and experiences they cherish.
Streetlights people
The people involved in the night scene are all connected and part of the same story.
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noé Lomeli
Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
A singer in a smoky room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on, and on, and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights, people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
Working hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on, and on, and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights, people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights, people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlights, people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights, people
Boyce Avenue
Brazil! 🇧🇷 We’re coming back on tour! Come sing with us. You can get Tickets now at http://boyceavenue.com/tour
Elijah Angelo
InstaBlaster...
Ellen RL
Boyce avenue viva la vida
Donovan & Kirsten Wilson
What about Perth??
Pedro Loyola
er, don't think so.. you can see it in the video, the guitar chords
It's G , D, Em, C
𝐃𝐫𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧 ❤️
my favorite now💙
Tan Ho
I spent hours watching boyceavenue videos instead of doing my homework....I regret nothing
Mr. Yoso Gaming
I'm watching their videos while doing my homework
Kristen Peterson
SAME!!!! Spent the entire day watching their videos vs what I was supposed to do lol
Taylor Harvey
@Janjaran John LMAOOOO