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.
Landslide
Boyce Avenue Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well the landslide brought me down
Oh mirror in the sky
What is love
Can the child within my heart rise above
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Well I've been afraid of changing cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
And I'm getting older too
Well..
Well I've been afraid of changing cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older too
Well I'm getting older too
So take this love and take it down
Yeah and if you climb a mountain and ya turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well the landslide brought me down
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well maybe
Well maybe
Well maybe
The landslide will bring you down
The lyrics of Boyce Avenue's song Landslide seem to be about facing change, growing older, and letting go of the past. The first verse describes the feeling of being brought down by a landslide after climbing a mountain, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficulties and obstacles that come with life. The second verse asks questions about love and the ability to overcome challenges, both figurative and literal. The line "Can I handle the seasons of my life" seems to speak to the idea of change and the passing of time.
The chorus, which repeats twice, describes the fear of change and the struggle to adapt to new circumstances. The line "But time makes you bolder" suggests that with time, one becomes better equipped to face life's challenges. The final verse seems to address a specific person, perhaps a lover or a close friend, telling them to take their love and move on from the past. The repetition of the line "Well I'm getting older too" emphasizes the idea that everyone must face change and move forward in life.
Overall, the song Landslide is a poignant reflection on the inevitability of change and the strength required to face it.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my love and I took it down
I left my relationship and everything that involved love behind
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
I went on a journey of self-discovery, facing challenges along the way
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
I gained a new perspective on myself and my life
Well the landslide brought me down
However, a sudden and unexpected event caused me to feel defeated and lost
Oh mirror in the sky
Metaphorically addressing the universe, asking for answers
What is love
Questioning the true nature and meaning of love
Can the child within my heart rise above
Wondering if the childlike innocence and hope within me can overcome life's obstacles
Can I sail thru the changing ocean tides
Questioning if I can adapt to life's changes and challenges
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Questioning if I can withstand the ups and downs of life
Uh huh
Nonchalantly agreeing with the questions asked
Well I've been afraid of changing cause I built my life around you
Acknowledging that a fear of change has made me stagnant and reliant upon someone else
But time makes you bolder
Recognizing that time and experience can give me the courage and wisdom to face change
Children get older
Noticing that time passes and people grow and change
And I'm getting older too
Acknowledging that I too am growing older and must face the changes that come with time
So take this love and take it down
Offering the love I have to someone else to take and do with as they please
Yeah and if you climb a mountain and ya turn around
Encouraging the listener to go on their own journey of self-discovery
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
If they see a reflection of me in their own journey
Well the landslide brought me down
I warn them that they may also face unexpected challenges and setbacks
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Repeating the previous sentiment
Well maybe
There's a possibility that this could happen
Well maybe
Repeating the possibility
Well maybe
Repeating the possibility again
The landslide will bring you down
I am reminding them of the initial setback, and perhaps warning them once more to tread carefully on their journey of self-discovery
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@boyceavenue
Brazil Tour in June 2024!🇧🇷 Get your tickets now at www.boyceavenue.com/tour
@boyceavenue
Tab/Arrangement by me and song info in description section of all videos! Keep playing guitar people! ;) and thanks for all the support and wonderful feedback! ~Alejandro~
@boyceavenue
Hey Everyone! Check out the Official Music Video for our song "Find Me". This song means so much to us because it was the first song Alejandro ever wrote and the first one we ever recorded/produced as a band! We are really proud to share this video with all of you! Take a peek at youtube.com/boyceavenue. Thanks so much and see you on the road! :)
@twkm05
Amazing how 12yrs later they’re still doing this at a level above and being so consistent with their uploads. Essential to have them as favs for covers in your profile
@tbot1995
This is the only song I know that brings a tear to my eye, which, being a 16-year-old guy, is sort of a big deal. You performed it so beautifully.
@nekflyfishing8166
Wait until your edging 40 son
@philsmyth1428
Wow a comment from 10 years ago I was only young back then
@user-gy7xd9cj5s
Wait till you’re 24 with two kids and this plays and you look at your kids.
@JESS-vz5gu
how is it being almost 30
@alessioturturiello
Man, the time has come 😂