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.
Firework
Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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Drifting throught the wind
Wanting to start again
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in
Six feet under scream
But no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Oh, you're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
So don't let them take your life for granted
You're the only one who needs to rule your world
When life leaves you feel empty handed
Light on and show what you're worth
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
And baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
And make 'em go "oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, aw
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, aw
'Cause baby you're a firework
The song "Firework" by Boyce Avenue is an inspiration for people who feel discouraged, demotivated, or think that they have lost their purpose in life. In the beginning, the lyrics refer to the feeling of being lost and forgotten, where the individual feels like they are drifting unconsciously in the air without any purpose or direction. The words "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind, wanting to start again” portrays just such a feeling. The song conveys the message that everyone has a spark within them that can be ignited to shine bright and show the world their worth.
Further on in the lyrics, Boyce Avenue talks about how people tend to feel lost, like they are buried six feet under, and nobody hears their screams. However, there is still a chance because there's a fire, a spark within everyone, which they need to ignite to let it shine like a firework, bright and beautiful. The song lyrics are uplifting and help those who are struggling, encouraging them to embrace their uniqueness, shine like the Fourth of July, and let their true colors show. Ultimately, the song is about self-worth, self-love, and self-empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Do you ever feel useless or unimportant?
Drifting throught the wind
Feeling aimless and directionless in life.
Wanting to start again
Longing for a fresh start or a new beginning.
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Do you ever feel vulnerable and fragile?
Like a house of cards
Like your life is unstable and could fall apart at any moment.
One blow from caving in
One small setback could cause everything to crumble
Do you ever feel already buried deep
Do you ever feel like you are already defeated?
Six feet under scream
Trapped in a difficult situation, unable to find a way out.
But no one seems to hear a thing
Feeling alone and unheard by the people around you.
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
Do you realize that you still have a shot at making things better?
'Cause there's a spark in you
You have the potential for greatness inside of you.
You just gotta ignite the light
You just need to find the courage to let your light shine.
And let it shine
Be proud of who you are and what you have to offer the world.
Just own the night
Seize the opportunities that come your way and make the most of them.
Like the Fourth of July
Be bold and explosive, like fireworks on a national holiday.
'Cause baby you're a firework
You are vibrant and full of energy, like a firework.
Come on show 'em what your worth
Prove to the world what you are capable of and how much you are worth.
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
Impress and delight those around you with your talents and abilities.
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
As you rise to the top and achieve great success.
Come on let your colors burst
Show off the unique and beautiful aspects of yourself.
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
You will inspire and amaze those around you with your greatness.
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You are not insignificant or worthless.
You're original, cannot be replaced
You are one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable, with your own talents and experiences.
If you only knew what the future holds
If you only knew how much potential you have and what opportunities lie ahead.
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
After a difficult time, better times will come and there is always hope.
Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
Maybe you have faced rejection and closed doors in the past for a greater purpose or opportunity later on.
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Maybe closed doors have led you to a better path, one that is perfect for you.
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
Like a sudden inspiration or moment of clarity, your heart will light up and guide you.
And when it's time, you'll know
When the right opportunity comes, you will recognize it and seize it.
So don't let them take your life for granted
Don't let others or your circumstances dictate your life for you.
You're the only one who needs to rule your world
You are in charge of your own life and must make the most of it.
When life leaves you feel empty handed
When things don't go your way or you feel like you have nothing left, there is still hope.
Light on and show what you're worth
In those moments, shine your light and show the world what you are capable of.
And make 'em go "oh, oh, oh!"
Impress and inspire those around you with your resilience and strength.
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Your determination and perseverance will leave others in amazement.
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@marianapires96
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting thought the wind
Wanting to start again
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in
Do you ever feel already buried deep
Six feet under scream
But no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down down down
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed
So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down down down
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through
'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down down down
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
@boyceavenue
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@baepsae5456
WAIT.......there coming to Canada...........OMFG I'LL SEE YOU GUYS THERE
@michellecousins516
Any chance of a wee Irish visit? :)
@roseysam9076
gracie mills
They recently came to Canada and i missed it T.T yu r lucky if yu did-not :'o
@jasonmartin7224
boyceavenue Can you upload the instrumentals to Firework?
@17_chloe
boyceavenue Why if ***** asks you "come in Belgium" one time you will go in belgium and if I ask you "come in Milan" from 7 months you don't come here ? T_T
@LastDamage
"So don't let 'em take your life for granted/You're the only one who needs to rule your world..." I love this 'bonus' verse!!
@rubielramirezcruz3474
LastDamage
@humanbeing1498
Best part
@Sans86id
I'm not really keen on this song back when it's sung in original mix, but after hearing this version.. It brought MORE meaning with its tune and sweetness. More heart-reaching.. I'm touched and felt my heart beating stronger than ever. Just, Thank you .. Whoever you are