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.
Time After Time
Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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You can tell that he's been crying
From the stains on his pillow case last night
He wonders why he got no warning
He wonders all the time
Well maybe in his dreams he'll make it right
He finally pulls himself together
But the thought of her cripples him inside
He wonders if she thinks about him
Or if she feels alright
These thoughts don't seem to leave his mind
At least he's still got so much?
Time on his hands
Time to get back on his feet again
Time left to stand
Time to let go of his feelings
Problems in his life get clearer
As he finds some peace of mind
It gets a little easier with time
No he doesn't have all the answers
But he figures that's alright
Cause some things in life you just can't find
At least he's still got so much
Time on his hands
Time to get back on his feet again
Time left to stand
Time to let go of his feelings
All he wanted to find
Was a heart to match his own
When she left him behind
She killed the girl he thought he'd known
Time on his hands
Time to get back on his feet again
Time left to stand (time won't let go)
Time to let go of his feelings (won't let go)
Time on his hands (time won't let go)
Time to get back on his feet again
These lyrics tell the story of a man who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The opening verse describes his emotional state as he wakes up, revealing that he has been crying and is stuck wondering why he didn't receive any warning before their relationship ended. The subsequent verse reveals that he is still struggling to cope with his heartbreak and is wondering if his ex is experiencing the same emotional turmoil.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the man is slowly starting to come to terms with his new reality. The chorus emphasizes the importance of time and how he still has plenty of it to heal and move forward. The verses describe how things start to become clearer as he gains some peace of mind, and while he still may not have all the answers, he accepts that some things in life are out of his control.
Overall, this song is a message of hope for individuals struggling to move on from a relationship. It emphasizes the idea that time is a powerful healer and that with enough of it, we can find the strength to let go and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
He can't get out of bed this morning
He is feeling so sad and heartbroken that he cannot even find the strength to get out of bed in the morning.
You can tell that he's been crying
His eyes are puffy and red, making it obvious to anyone who looks at him that he has been crying.
From the stains on his pillow case last night
There are visible marks of tears on his pillow case from the previous night, proving that he spent the night crying himself to sleep.
He wonders why he got no warning
He is constantly questioning why his relationship ended without any warning signs, leaving him blindsided and confused.
He wonders all the time
He is constantly wondering and questioning what went wrong in his relationship, and why he was left behind.
Well maybe in his dreams he'll make it right
The only place where he can imagine repairing his broken relationship is in his dreams, where anything is possible.
He finally pulls himself together
He eventually gathers the strength to compose himself and move forward with his life.
And tries to face his life
He is attempting to confront his reality and come to terms with the fact that his relationship has ended.
But the thought of her cripples him inside
Even though he is trying to move on, the thought of his lost love still causes him great pain and sorrow, affecting him internally.
He wonders if she thinks about him
He cannot stop wondering if his ex-partner still remembers and thinks about him, adding to his internal struggle to move on.
Or if she feels alright
He hopes that she is doing okay and that she is not experiencing the same pain that he is going through as a result of their break-up.
These thoughts don't seem to leave his mind
Despite his best efforts, the painful thoughts of his lost relationship continue to consume his mind and prevent him from moving forward.
At least he's still got so much?
He tries to remind himself that even though his relationship is over, he still has a lot of time left to live and experience many other things in life.
Time on his hands
He still has a lot of time to experience and accomplish things in life, even though his relationship has ended.
Time to get back on his feet again
He can use the time he has to heal and recover from his broken heart and find his way back to a happier and more fulfilled life.
Time left to stand
He still has time to stand strong and face whatever challenges come his way as he moves forward.
Time to let go of his feelings
He can use the time he has to work on letting go of his pain and negative emotions from his past relationship, so he can move forward with a clear mind and heart.
Problems in his life get clearer
As he starts to heal and recover, the problems and challenges in his life become more apparent and he is better able to face them with a clear mind and heart.
As he finds some peace of mind
Through his healing process, he is able to find some inner peace and clarity, which helps him deal more effectively with his day-to-day challenges.
It gets a little easier with time
He starts to notice that as time goes on, his struggles and challenges become easier to handle and he is learning to adapt to his new reality.
No he doesn't have all the answers
He doesn't have all the solutions to his problems or all the answers to his questions, but he is okay with that and has learned to accept his limitations.
But he figures that's alright
He has come to terms with the fact that he doesn't have all the answers, but he is still able to move forward and live a happy and fulfilling life.
Cause some things in life you just can't find
He understands that some things in life are simply beyond his control and understanding, and he has learned to accept these things and focus on what he can control.
All he wanted to find
All he ever wanted was to find someone who would love him in the same way he loved them.
Was a heart to match his own
He wanted to find someone whose heart was compatible with his own, and who would reciprocate his love and affection.
When she left him behind
His partner abandoned him and left him alone, despite his love and devotion towards her.
She killed the girl he thought he'd known
Her betrayal shattered his image of her and the person he thought she was, leaving him heartbroken and devastated.
Time won't let go
Time keeps moving forward, regardless of his struggles or pain, and it is up to him to keep up and continue to move forward as well.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEJANDRO LUIS MANZANO, DANIEL ENRIQUE MANZANO, FABIAN RAFAEL MANZANO
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@ammar657
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion -
Is nothing new
Flashback - warm nights -
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after -
Sometimes you picture me -
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said -
Then you say - go slow -
I fall behind -
The second hand unwinds
[Chorus:]
If you're lost you can look - and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you - I'll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows - you're wondering
If I'm OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time -
[Chorus:]
If you're lost...
You said go slow -
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds -
[Chorus:]
If you're lost...
...Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
@boyceavenue
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@ammar657
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion -
Is nothing new
Flashback - warm nights -
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after -
Sometimes you picture me -
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said -
Then you say - go slow -
I fall behind -
The second hand unwinds
[Chorus:]
If you're lost you can look - and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you - I'll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows - you're wondering
If I'm OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time -
[Chorus:]
If you're lost...
You said go slow -
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds -
[Chorus:]
If you're lost...
...Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
@selmaaraujo83
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@jaymeanderson5121
I told my husband that I have been feeling forlorn lately, and this is what he sent me, and this is why I love him.
@joelea12345
Well thank god he will send you a song, instead of using actions