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.
Radioactive
Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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I hope you see me there
It's in the water, it's where you came from
It's in the water, it's where you came from
When the crowd begin to wonder
And they cry to see your face
Of where you came from
Your sons and daughters in all their glory
It's gonna shape up
And when they clash and come together
And start rising
Just drink the water where you came from
Where you came from
Your road, it was cold from yonder
Never sold yourself away
It's in the water, it's in the story
Of where you came from
Your sons and daughters in all their glory
It's gonna shape up
And when they clash and come together
And start rising
Just drink the water where you came from
Where you came from
Where you came from
Oh oh where you came from
And when they clash and come together
And start rising
Just drink the water where you came from
Where you came from
This song, "Radioactive" by Boyce Avenue, is an uplifting track that speaks about hope and perseverance. The lyrics talk about staying true to one's roots and not forgetting where you came from, even in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "When the road is carved of yonder, I hope you see me there" suggest that the singer wants to be remembered by the person they are addressing even when the going gets tough, and when things begin to seem impossible.
The chorus talks about the importance of acknowledging one's roots and heritage. "It's in the water, it's where you came from" is a metaphor for the importance of acknowledging the past and being grateful for it. The lyrics encourage drinking the water where you came from, and remembering the story of where you came from. The song also touches on the idea of the next generation carrying on the legacy, with the phrases "Your sons and daughters in all their glory, it's gonna shape up."
Overall, the song's message is one of hope and resilience, and it encourages its audience to stay true to themselves and their identity, no matter what challenges they encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
When the road is carved of yonder
When you go through life and face many obstacles
I hope you see me there
I hope you remember me and my support when you succeed
It's in the water, it's where you came from
Your roots and upbringing define who you are
When the crowd begin to wonder
When people start to doubt your abilities
And they cry to see your face
When they start missing you or need your presence
It's in the water, it's in the story
The essence of who you are is in your personal history
Your sons and daughters in all their glory
Your legacy and impact will be seen in your future generations
It's gonna shape up
The experiences and opportunities you encounter will mold your future self
And when they clash and come together
When challenges arise and decisions need to be made
And start rising
And when progress is made
Just drink the water where you came from
Remember your roots and stay grounded
Your road, it was cold from yonder
Your journey has been difficult
Never sold yourself away
You never compromised your values or beliefs
Where you came from
Your origin and background
Oh oh where you came from
Oh where you came from
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@robinnibor2000
i wanna see u i love yeah i sing every day to this song :D <3 <3 <3 :D D DD
@jinglesassy4705
oh really phillipines?!
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come to australia
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hey guys im going to the voice Feb 2 and im really nervous and i cant think of any acapella songs to sing and im using your covers to do my callback because i absolutely love you guys i could really use just a little help i would greatly appreciate it :)))
@kimiloumar
yeah philippines
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true
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