Amber Pacific is a band that formed in 2002 as a trio of high school junior… Read Full Bio ↴Amber Pacific is a band that formed in 2002 as a trio of high school juniors who performed locally in their Seattle hometown just for kicks under the name Follow Through. They participated in Warped Tour in 2004-2007. On February 26, 2008, Matt Young (former lead singer) announced that he was leaving the band to train to become a high school principal. Now the band consists of: Jesse Cottam (vocals), Will Nutter (guitar/backup vocals/keyboards), Greg Strong (bass), Davy Rispoli (guitar/backup vocals), and Dango (drums).

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)

Falling Away
Amber Pacific Lyrics

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I'm on my last breath
Who'd have thought it'd be me
I'm leaving behind
Love
Life
Family
I'll say these last words I'll fight the pain from within
The bleeding won't stop

I'll stop to take this all in

When it comes down to this
A scene that we've seen before (A scene that we've seen before)
I won't let you go
I won't stand to watch
As these walls start
To fall apart

I'm falling away
Away from your arms
That kept me so close
To the things that I love
I'm holding it back
Take me back to your heart
A place to remember
I'll always be yours

The warmth from your hands
As they hold me so close
I'm losing this fight
Now I need you the most
I'll wait for the time
Though my days running thin
I'll count down the clock
I'll stop to take this all in

When it comes down to this
A scene that we've seen before (A scene that we've seen before)
I won't let you go
I won't stand to watch
As these walls start
To fall apart

I'm falling away
Away from your arms
That kept me so close
To the things that I love
I'm holding it back
Take me back to your heart
A place to remember
I'll always be yours

I'm falling away
Away from your arms
That kept me so close
To the things that I love
I'm holding it back
Take me back to your heart
A place to remember
I'll always be yours

A place to remember
I'll always be yours

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amber Pacific's "Falling Away" tell the story of someone who is facing their own mortality and reflecting on their life. The singer is on their "last breath" and "leaving behind / Love / Life / Family." They are fighting pain from within and trying to take everything in before they go. The scene is set with the singer contemplating their impending death and the walls starting to fall apart. They are looking back on the warmth of the person's arms that they are falling away from and holding back their feelings.

The song is clearly about facing death and the inevitable loss of loved ones. The singer is reflecting on the things they love and remembering that they will always be remembered. The lyrics convey a strong sense of loss and sorrow but also a sense of hope and longing. The reference to a "place to remember" is especially poignant, as it suggests that memories can keep us connected to those we have lost.

Overall, "Falling Away" is a powerful and emotional song that explores the themes of loss, love, and the power of memories.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm on my last breath
I am about to die

Who'd have thought it'd be me
I never imagined it would happen to me

I'm leaving behind Love Life Family
I am leaving my loved ones behind

I'll say these last words I'll fight the pain from within
I am going to utter my last words while struggling with pain

The bleeding won't stop
The flow of blood is unstoppable

I'll stop to take this all in
I will pause to appreciate and accept what is happening to me

When it comes down to this A scene that we've seen before (A scene that we've seen before) I won't let you go
I have been in this situation before, but I will not abandon you

I won't stand to watch As these walls start To fall apart
I cannot bear to witness the destruction happening around me

I'm falling away Away from your arms That kept me so close To the things that I love
I am drifting away from the embrace that gave me comfort and warmth

I'm holding it back Take me back to your heart A place to remember I'll always be yours
I am keeping my emotions in check and asking to be taken to a place I will always cherish and belong to

The warmth from your hands As they hold me so close I'm losing this fight Now I need you the most
As I feel the warmth from your hands holding me tightly, I know I am losing my battle and need you now more than ever

I'll wait for the time Though my days running thin I'll count down the clock I'll stop to take this all in
I will wait for my time to come, even though I know it is near. I will savor every moment until the very end

A place to remember I'll always be yours
The special place I mentioned earlier will always be ours, no matter what happens

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