The band was on both the 2005 and 2006 Vans Warped Tours (often on the smaller Ernie Ball Stage). They were also at the 2006 annual music festival held in the Phoenix area, "Edgefest".
The original album "An Offer You Can't Refuse" was composed of all band members except Dan Parker who was added to the line-up. A Change Of Pace also goes by the acronym "ACOP".
On June 1st, 2008, the band revealed on their MySpace blog how original singer, Torry Jasper would be replaced by their good friend Micah Bentley. The change brought about a new sound, as well as a new EP entitled "Just No Better Way." The news comes merely weeks before A Change of Pace heads out on their summer tour.
After delays, the band put forth their final LP in February 22, 2011, entitled "Couldn't Be Worse". It incorporated both of their older and newer sounds. Shortly thereafter, on March 13, it was announced on their Facebook page that after 10 years, they would disband, but not before playing a farewell show on April 22 at The Clubhouse in Tempe, Arizona.
A Change of Pace mixed their own brand of metal, punk and emo.
The band members as of 2011:
Micah Bentley: Vocals
Jonathan Kelly: Drums
Johnny Abdullah: Bass, vocals
Adam Rodgers: Lead guitar
Dan Parker: Guitar
I'll be there
A Change of Pace Lyrics
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Your mother didn't have a clue what to do
You cried each night until you were eleven
You prayed that God would bring your daddy back to you
It got much worse when you were in high school
From guy to guy, you wondered why you never felt a thing
You wondered if you'd ever find a lover who'd someday
This summer's taking me to California
But I won't go until you know that what I say is true
When everything you've ever loved has left you,
I'll be there, yeah, I'll be there for you
Your senior year, you and your friends went crazy
But then you found out who your friends really were
You were betrayed by everyone that mattered
So you drank until it all became a blur
But don't forget about when I first met you
Well, I can see a pain too deep to kiss away
You thought that I would be another let down
So here I am, proving to you that I am here to stay
This summer's taking me to California
But I won't go until you know that what I say is true
When everything you've ever loved has left you,
I'll be there, yeah, I'll be there for you
I don't wanna leave you lonely
I just wanna be right here
Even if you don't believe me,
I will try to make it clear
This summer's taking me to California
But I won't go until you know that what I say is true
When everything you've ever loved has left you,
I'll be there, yeah, I'll be there for...
This summer's taking me to California
But I won't go until you know that what I say is true
When everything you've ever loved has left you,
I'll be there, yeah, I'll be there for you
This summer's taking me to California
But I won't go until you know that what I say is true
When everything you've ever loved has left you,
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
The song "I'll Be There" by A Change of Pace tells the story of someone who has experienced a lot of pain and disappointment in their life. The first verse shares about a difficult childhood where the person felt alone due to their absentee father and a mother who didn't know how to help. The second verse then goes on to talk about the struggles of love and relationships during high school – constantly searching for a connection that just wasn't there. The bridge speaks to a moment of betrayal where the person drank to numb the pain, but the chorus offers a glimmer of hope that no matter what happens, the singer will always be there for the person they are singing to.
It's a song about the importance of being there for someone through their struggles and not giving up on them, no matter what. The singer is promising to be a reliable, constant presence – a beacon of hope in a world that can often feel chaotic and uncertain. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, and the melody reflects that same sentiment, building from a tender beginning to an impassioned finish.
Line by Line Meaning
You've felt alone since you were only seven
You have experienced the feeling of loneliness since you were seven years old
Your mother didn't have a clue what to do
Your mother was unsure about how to help you
You cried each night until you were eleven
You cried every night until you were eleven years old
You prayed that God would bring your daddy back to you
You hoped that your father would return to be with you
It got much worse when you were in high school
Your situation escalated when you were in high school
From guy to guy, you wondered why you never felt a thing
You moved from one relationship to the next, questioning why you didn't feel any real connection
You wondered if you'd ever find a lover who'd someday
You doubted that you would ever meet someone who would eventually
Get down on his knees, holding that diamond ring
Propose to you with a diamond ring while kneeling
This summer's taking me to California
I am travelling to California this summer
But I won't go until you know that what I say is true
I won't leave until you are certain that I mean what I say
When everything you've ever loved has left you,
When everything you have ever loved has abandoned you,
I'll be there, yeah, I'll be there for you
I will be there for you through it all
Your senior year, you and your friends went crazy
In your senior year, you and your friends acted recklessly
But then you found out who your friends really were
You learned the true character of your friends
You were betrayed by everyone that mattered
The people who were important to you betrayed you
So you drank until it all became a blur
You drank excessively until everything became unclear
But don't forget about when I first met you
Don't forget the time when we first met
Well, I can see a pain too deep to kiss away
I understand that your pain is too profound to be resolved easily
You thought that I would be another let down
You believed that I would disappoint you like others did before
So here I am, proving to you that I am here to stay
I am here to show you that I am here for the long haul
I don't wanna leave you lonely
I don't want to leave you feeling alone
I just wanna be right here
I want to be here for you
Even if you don't believe me,
Even if you don't have faith in me,
I will try to make it clear
I will make an effort to clarify my intentions
Contributed by Adalyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HackySackGirl617
I am in love with this band.. They are more than just amazing, words can't describe how awesome they are! I am amazed by this band, I love about all of their songs!
Claire Schumacher
i love this song soo much its soo good
hotchocolate244
AMAZING SONG!!! <3
kikerztweakerz
this song is realy amazing
Lacey Falvo
love this song!! (:
FlameHeights
I know where this bands coming from with this song, I seem to relate very well (besides parts at the begining and the Calfornia part) It's hard having a girlfriend that's always scared of losing you, since everyone in the past has left. I still cant seem to find a way to show her that she's all I care about and all I'll ever need for the rest of my life... the only way I can think of proving to her I'll stay, is to show her until the day one of us dies.
Andreas Wallqvist
This song i can picture myself in..<3 my song<3
Andrea Pearson
this is my story. except my dad died when i was 6...i wish i had a guy to say "ill be there for you"
Carly Bruce
i lovessss this song (: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Roccox13x
i used this song for my audition