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.
So Small
Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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The kind that you just wanna give away
It's okay to open up
Go ahead and let the light shine through
I know it's hard on a rainy day
You wanna shut the world out
And just be left alone
Don't run out on your faith
Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing
Is just a grain of sand
What you've been out there searching for forever,
Is in your hands
When you figure out love is all that matters, after all
It sure makes everything else
Seem so small
Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing
Is just a grain of sand
What you've been out there searchin for forever
Is in your hands
Oh, When you figure out love is all that matters after all
It sure makes everything else
It sure makes everything else
Seem so small
The lyrics of Boyce Avenue's song "So Small" emphasize the importance of love in life. It points out that often in life, we get caught up in trivial worries and forget that what truly matters is love. The lyrics suggest that love is a powerful feeling that should be shared with others, and that we should open up our hearts to let it shine through. However, it also acknowledges that it's not easy to stay positive in tough times, and that we may want to shut the world out and be alone.
The song also reminds us that we may be focusing on our problems in life that seem like insurmountable mountains, but in reality, they are just small grains of sand. The things we search for in life, are often in our hands and right in front of us. The song wraps up by highlighting the significance of love and how it makes everything else seem small.
Overall, the lyrics of "So Small" promote a message of love and positivity, encouraging listeners to confront difficulties and focus on what is truly important in life.
Line by Line Meaning
What you got if you aint got love?
What is the point of having anything if you do not have love?
The kind that you just wanna give away
Love that is so precious that you want to give it away selflessly.
It's okay to open up
It is absolutely fine to be vulnerable and let someone close.
Go ahead and let the light shine through
Allow positivity and hope to fill your life.
I know it's hard on a rainy day
I understand how difficult it can be during tough times.
You wanna shut the world out
You might feel like isolating yourself from everyone and everything.
And just be left alone
There are times when all you want is to be left alone in your own space.
Don't run out on your faith
Do not lose hope in everything that you believe in, even during the darkest phases.
Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing
The journey that you have been on may seem like a huge mountain to climb.
Is just a grain of sand
In reality, it may be just a tiny obstacle in comparison to the bigger picture.
What you've been out there searching for forever,
The quest you have been on for a long time
Is in your hands
Is present in your own being and capabilities.
When you figure out love is all that matters, after all
Once you realize that love is the most important aspect of life.
It sure makes everything else
It puts everything else into perspective
Seem so small
And makes everything else in life seem insignificant.
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Boyce Avenue
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stuwip839
Every single video of theirs I watch, I just think of huge these guys should be. This is real talent. The Rascal Flatts song is by far my favorite, but the rest are still amazing. GREAT JOB GUYS.
Crystal N
All of there songs are amazing! I love his voice! BOYCE AVENUE ROCKS!!!
Paulo Rodrigues
This song by Carrie Underwood is AMAZING
duhben1
OH MY GOD, I am in utter shock right now. You do an absolutely fantastic job on this cover. Carrie Underwood herself better watch out. :) I wish you nothing but the very best with your music career. Count on my support.
Samantha Howe
his nose doesn't sound 'plugged', it's the tone of his voice, and pluss.. this song is increadibly high and hard to sing, so I think he did an amazing job, and thats all that matters.
ZangetsusGirl
I think he did an amazing job. He's got a gorgeous voice and he did the song justice. Have a nice day!
Awesome J
Wow! I loved Carrie Underwood's song but you really made this your own version. Awesome!
silvermoonlight007
This is absolutely amazing. That high note was gorgeous and effortless! My only complaint? Put your name in the title of this video! You deserve, no you NEED to be in the title! Or else people might miss this video thinking it's just another Carrie video. And people need to see this. Don't ever stop playing and performing!
Rexanimon
I never thought someone could grasp the Carrie Underwood like I could. That was... AMAZING