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)

Here We Stand
Amber Pacific Lyrics

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Here we stand again
Another day has passed us
With its lack of change
And all we have is what we share
And all we want is someone else to be there

And if the sun will set tonight
Hold our secrets up to the sky

As our shadows grow there's nothing left to hide
And if you ever doubt
You will know that I still wonder
How many times did I compare
The stars to your eyes

We will make it through
No matter the cost
We've gone this far
Why not find out how it works out
For you and me
We'll make it through
I thought we were lost
But somehow we haven't found a way
And I hope that we never do

It's hard to get to understand
When all your lives in our hands
And don't stop when you've never been closer
Just 'cause you don't know what matters most
So it won't always be so clearly right in front of us

And if the sun will set tonight
Hold our secrets up to the sky
As our shadows grow there's nothing left to hide
And if you ever doubt
You will know that I still wonder
How many times did I compare
The stars to your eyes

We will make it through
No matter the cost
We've gone this far
Why not find out how it works out
For you and me
We'll make it through
I thought we were lost
But somehow we haven't found a way
And I hope that we never do

Never do

Doesn't really matter how it all began
Forsaken
Got this far without knowing who we truly are

I will never doubt that
We will make it through
No matter the cost
We've gone this far
Why not find out how it works out
For you and me
We'll make it through
I thought we were lost

But somehow we haven't found a way
And I hope that we never do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Amber Pacific's song "Here We Stand" convey a message of perseverance and hope in the face of uncertainty. The opening lines suggest a sense of repetition and perhaps boredom with the day-to-day routine, but the singer emphasizes the importance of the connections they share with others, and their desire for someone to be there for them. Throughout this section, the imagery of the sun setting reminds us of the transient nature of time, and the imperative to hold onto our secrets before they slip away.

The chorus is a rallying cry to carry on, despite the cost: "We will make it through/No matter the cost/We've gone this far/Why not find out how it works out/For you and me." The use of the personal pronouns "you and me" suggests a close personal relationship that the singer is fighting to maintain, although there is some doubt hinted at later in the song. The lyrics suggest that it's easy to get lost in the chaos of life, but that hope and determination will guide us through.

There is a focus on the concept of doubt in the second verse, as the singer wonders how many times they've compared the stars to their loved one's eyes, yet still has moments of uncertainty. They comfort themselves with the belief that they will find a way through, no matter how difficult the journey. The final lines of the song reference the idea of self-discovery; although the singer doesn't know who they truly are, they are confident that they will keep pushing forward and finding their way.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we stand again
We are in the same situation again

Another day has passed us
Another day has gone by

With its lack of change
Nothing significant has changed

And all we have is what we share
All we have is what we have in common

And all we want is someone else to be there
We want someone to be with us

And if the sun will set tonight
If the day will end

Hold our secrets up to the sky
Let our secrets be revealed

As our shadows grow there's nothing left to hide
Our true selves will be exposed

And if you ever doubt
If you ever question

You will know that I still wonder
I still think about

How many times did I compare
How often did I liken