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.
Drive
Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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And I can't help but ask myself how much I'll let the fear take the wheel and steer
It's driven me before, it seems to have a vague
Haunting mass appeal
But lately I'm beginning to find that I should be the one behind the wheel
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
I'll be there
I'll be there
So if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine and hold my own and drive, oh oh
It's driven me before, it seems to be the way
That everyone else get around
Lately, I'm beginning to find that when I drive myself, my light is found
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings,
I'll be there,
I'll be there
Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings,
I'll be there
I'll be there
The lyrics to Boyce Avenue's song "Drive" express the struggle between letting fear control one's life versus taking control and living on one's own terms. The first verse describes the fear of the unknown and the temptation to let fear take control of one's actions. The singer acknowledges that fear has controlled him before, but he has begun to realize that he should be the one in control. The chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to face whatever comes tomorrow with an open mind and the willingness to take charge of his life.
The second verse questions whether the singer should conform to the expectations of society or choose his own path. The phrase "water over wine" could be interpreted as choosing the simpler, less extravagant life over a more luxurious one. The singer realizes that everyone else seems to follow similar paths, but he now understands the importance of living life on his own terms. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's determination to take control of his life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Drive" are an encouragement to take control of one's life and face the future with courage and determination. The fear of the unknown can be daunting, but it's important to remember that we have the power to control our own lives and make our own decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear
At times, I experience a palpable sense of dread concerning the unknown future.
And I can't help but ask myself how much I'll let the fear take the wheel and steer
I often wonder how much power I will give to fear to control my decisions and choices.
It's driven me before, it seems to have a vague Haunting mass appeal
In the past, fear has influenced my actions, and in a way, it appeals to me despite being scary.
But lately I'm beginning to find that I should be the one behind the wheel
Recently, I realized that I should be the one in control of my life, making decisions and choosing my path.
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there With open arms and open eyes yeah
No matter what the future holds, I will face it with a positive attitude and a willingness to embrace new experiences.
So if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive
In case I choose to deviate from societal expectations and norms,
Will I choose water over wine and hold my own and drive, oh oh
I wonder whether I will opt for a simpler lifestyle and hold onto my self-driven motivation, rather than succumbing to peer pressure and materialistic desires.
It's driven me before, it seems to be the way That everyone else get around
Fear has been a driving force for many people, and it appears to be the norm for many to let fear control their lives.
Lately, I'm beginning to find that when I drive myself, my light is found
I recently discovered that when I take control of my life and make my own decisions, I find my true passion and purpose - my inner light.
Would you choose water over wine Hold the wheel and drive
Would you prefer a simple and meaningful life over luxurious and possibly hollow experiences, and take control of your destiny?
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there With open arms and open eyes yeah
No matter what comes my way, I will be ready to face it with positivity and eagerness for new opportunities.
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there I'll be there
I'm committed to facing whatever the future holds, and will be present and ready to embrace it fully.
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Romeo Tulagan
I love the song
JR Fabian Mateo
cant wait to see you :)
tipsy1521
OMG...!!! cant wait...
Cyvelle Torefiel
I want! please
Rosalinda Noemi
My all time favorite song from my childhood. Sang beautifully.
Ben Carroll
Great acoustic and vocals man. Really talented, dude.
Gris Lee
Personally I feel it's on par with the original,they both have quirks and traits that make them separate and equally amazing :)
Hari Narayanan
It's really funny to know that we live in a world where we are focused on finding faults with everything and everyone and never learn to appreciate people for the efforts they put in. This is as good as there is. I enjoy it every time i listen to it!
Vicki Mata
Am I the only one who gets chills during the last minute or so? The "do-do-do" part is just so beautiful.