Ben Harper (originally in Yellowcard) joined Amber Pacific in 2006 and joined the recording of their 3rd studio album (Truth In Sincerity). Recording started on October 16, and Harper left the band before the end of the year.
At 4:30 AM on February 28, 2007 Amber Pacific stated on their MySpace blog that the new CD is finished. The singles released from Truth In Sincerity are titled “You’re Only Young Once” and “Fall Back into My Life” which appears on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles soundtrack. Truth In Sincerity was released on May 22, 2007.
On February 9, 2011 it was announced that Jesse would no longer be with the group; Matt Young would be rejoining the band as lead singer. Six days later, Greg Strong announced via Facebook that he would be leaving the band; Will Nutter confirmed shortly after that Matt's return was the reason for Greg's departure.
Former Members:
Jesse Cottam - vocals (2008-2011)
Greg Strong - bass (2003-2011)
Matt Young - vocals (2002-2008)
Ben Harper - guitar (2006)
Justin Westcott - guitar (2002–2005)
Blake Evans - drums (2002–2004)
Tyler Peerson - bass (2002–2003)
Thomas Jefferson - viola/banjo (2002-2003)
Dear ____ This Has Always Been About Standing Up For What You Believe In...
Amber Pacific Lyrics
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I hope you've made the best of your time with
The ones who matter most, the ones who cared
You're in a world that's hard to just fit in
You're searching for your place amongst your friends
Though it seems that everyone will hide behind their skin
It's all for you, all I've done I'd do again
From right to wrong, back to right to wrong again
It's just a stage, a played out script to this
From being true, to being used is how we live
But you don't have to be like them (You don't have to be like them)
You don't have to be like them
So now's the time to take a look around
I hope you see the world turned inside out
It's not a perfect life that we all live in, but we are living
You always seem to put yourself ahead
You never looked at yourself as we did
Now it seems that everyone has turned on you again
It's all for you, all I've done I'd do again
From deep inside, all my life, I'm living in
From right to wrong, back to right to wrong again
It's just a stage, a played out script to this
From being true, to being used is how we live
But you don't have to be like them (You don't have to be like them)
I don't want to be them (Living on the weekends)
They're just another problem (Failing just to fit in)
They're running out of reasons
To say you're wrong
I don't want to be them (Living on the weekends)
They're just another problem (Failing just to fit in)
They're running out of reasons
To say you're wrong
It's all for you, all I've done I'd do again
From deep inside, all my life, I'm living in
From right to wrong, back to right to wrong again
It's just a stage, a played out script to this
From being true, to being used is how we live
But you don't have to be like them
It's all for you, all I've done I'd do again
From deep inside, all my life, I'm living in
From right to wrong, back to right to wrong again
It's just a stage, a played out script to this
From being true, to being used is how we live
But you don't have to be like them (You don't have to be like them)
I know you'll never be like them
I tried to make you see, that you were all I need
I'd change my ways for you our lives spoke only truth
In time you'd make me see that you were there for me
I'd give my best for you
I'd give my life for you
The lyrics to Amber Pacific's song are a message to someone who is struggling to find their place in the world, and who may feel like they don't fit in with their friends. The song acknowledges that the world can be tough to find your place in, and that it's important to surround yourself with people who care about you. The lyrics also suggest that people often pretend to be someone they're not in order to fit in, but that we don't have to be like them. The repeated refrain of "all for you" emphasizes the importance of standing up for what you believe in and being true to yourself, even if it's not the popular or easy thing to do.
The song seems to have a personal meaning, and it's likely that the lyrics were inspired by a specific person or situation in the songwriter's life. The repeated reference to the phrase "you don't have to be like them" suggests that the songwriter may have felt pressure to fit into a certain social group, but ultimately chose to follow their own path. The song also contains several specific references to "living on the weekends" and "failing just to fit in," which could be interpreted as a commentary on the party culture that often surrounds young people.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dear ____ This Has Always Been About Standing Up For What You Believe In..." are a message of hope and encouragement to someone who may be struggling to find their place in the world. They suggest that it's okay to be different and to stand up for what you believe in, and that ultimately, being yourself is the most important thing.
Line by Line Meaning
To everything in life that has an end
Reflecting on the fact that everything in life has its end.
I hope you've made the best of your time with
Wishing that the person the song is addressed to made the most out of the time spent with others.
The ones who matter most, the ones who cared
Referring to those who cared and had the most impact on the person's life.
You're in a world that's hard to just fit in
Acknowledging how difficult it can be to find one's place in the world.
You're searching for your place amongst your friends
Realizing that the person is struggling to find their place among their friends.
Though it seems that everyone will hide behind their skin
Observing that people tend to hide behind social constructs and appearances.
It's all for you, all I've done I'd do again
Assuring that the singer did everything they could for the person they are addressing and would do it again.
From deep inside, all my life, I'm living in
Expressing that the artist is true to themselves and lives their life to the fullest.
From right to wrong, back to right to wrong again
Recognizing that life is full of ups and downs, but it's essential to keep going.
It's just a stage, a played out script to this
Describing life as a performance, a role that one plays with ups and downs.
From being true, to being used is how we live
Explaining how life can go from being true to oneself to being used by others.
But you don't have to be like them (You don't have to be like them)
Encouraging the person to be true to themselves and not to follow the crowd.
So now's the time to take a look around
Urging the person to take a moment and observe their surroundings.
I hope you see the world turned inside out
Hoping that the person sees the world differently and gains a new perspective.
It's not a perfect life that we all live in, but we are living
Acknowledging that life is not perfect but worth living nonetheless.
You always seem to put yourself ahead
Observing that the person prioritizes themselves before others.
You never looked at yourself as we did
Noticing that the person doesn't see themselves the way others do.
Now it seems that everyone has turned on you again
Realizing that the person is facing opposition from those they thought were their friends.
I don't want to be them (Living on the weekends)
Expressing that the singer doesn't want to live like others who party and have fun only on weekends.
They're just another problem (Failing just to fit in)
Labeling those who only party on weekends as a problem and struggling to fit in.
They're running out of reasons
Observing that the people the singer is referring to struggle to come up with reasons to justify their behavior.
To say you're wrong
Unable to justify why the person they are targeting is wrong.
I know you'll never be like them
Reiterating that the person the song is addressed to will never follow the crowd.
I tried to make you see, that you were all I need
Admitting that the artist tried to make the person realize they were important.
I'd change my ways for you our lives spoke only truth
Stating that they would make changes in their own life for the person they care about, and truth is at the center of their lives.
In time you'd make me see that you were there for me
Concluding that the person would eventually make the singer realize they were there for them.
I'd give my best for you
Promising that they would do their best for the person the song is addressing.
I'd give my life for you
Emphasizing that they would give everything they have for the person they care about.
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ashley arreola
really good song and the lyrics were amazing
Holly Reaume
Love this!
bioshock255
How did I not know Amber Pacific was signed to Hopeless. Fucking awesome
tricia nirina
fell in love in an instant
Jeff Burns
this is fucking great
TZ Jun
nice =D