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)
Moments Before Me
Amber Pacific Lyrics
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when you can't promise happy endings?
It's starting to get old
That story yet untold
Reflect before we walk into
What we already know
Won't be so easy
Didn't try to fix what we thought were problems
Done with writing empty letters
Is there no other way?
Staring at your reflection every day
Can make or break my heart away
When you won't listen to what's hard for me to say
Those tear stained eyes can make me feel so sad
And once again we're further away from what we never had
So why should I take your hand when you can't promise happy endings?
Just run away with so much left to share
It's just not enough
When we're so much more than friends
We're much too young to throw away our cares
There's no sense in regretting what's been said in our yesterdays
We can't take back what's done
We can look ahead
And I would walk so much further just to know what I'm doing here
And there's no end to what I'd give to know just what you meant when you said
How can I feel alive when we can't help but break our backs just to survive?
Is this another time we can't control our lives?
Those tear stained eyes can make me feel so sad
And once again we're further away from what we never had
So why should I take your hand when you can't promise happy endings?
Just run away with so much left to share
It's just not enough
When we're so much more than friends
We're much too young to throw away our cares
How can I feel alive when we can't help but break our backs just to survive?
Is this another time we can't control our lives?
Those tear stained eyes can make me feel so sad
And once again we're further away from what we never had
So why should I take your hand when you can't promise happy endings?
Just run away with so much left to share
It's just not enough
When we're so much more than friends
We're much too young to throw away our cares
The lyrics of Amber Pacific's song Moments Before Me delve into the complexities of relationships, and how sometimes it's hard to let go even when we know it's the right thing to do. The opening lines of the song "So why should I take your hand when you can't promise happy endings?" set up the premise that the singer is hesitant to fully invest in the relationship because they know that it might not have a happy ending. This shows their awareness of the situation and that they don't want to get hurt in the end.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of retrospection, as the singer reflects on their past experiences and how they are affecting their current choices. The line "Looking back at high school drama, didn't try to fix what we thought were problems" shows their growth and maturity since then, and willingness to learn from the past mistakes. The 'high school drama' could be metaphorical for the small issues that become big over time.
The song also touches upon the idea of wanting more from the relationship, and how it's not enough to just be friends. "We're much too young to throw away our cares" shows that they are still eager to explore and experience life, but they can't do it with just a platonic friendship. The song's ending lines "It's just not enough when we're so much more than friends" bring the song full circle, emphasizing that they are looking for more than what is currently being offered in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
So why should i take your hand
Why should I continue to pursue a relationship with you?
when you can't promise happy endings?
When you cannot guarantee a happy and fulfilling future for us?
It's starting to get old
Our relationship is becoming repetitive and unfulfilling.
That story yet untold
We have not yet had the happy ending we hoped for.
Reflect before we walk into
Let us think carefully before we proceed with our relationship.
What we already know
We are aware of what has happened in our relationship so far.
Won't be so easy
It will be difficult to overcome the challenges we face.
Looking back at high school drama
Reflecting on the problems we had in the past.
Didn't try to fix what we thought were problems
We did not make an effort to resolve our issues.
Done with writing empty letters
We are tired of saying things that have little meaning behind them.
Is there no other way?
Can we not find a better solution to our problems?
Staring at your reflection every day
Thinking about you all the time.
Can make or break my heart away
Can either make me very happy, or very sad.
When you won't listen to what's hard for me to say
When you cannot handle the truth of how I feel.
Those tear stained eyes can make me feel so sad
Your crying makes me feel very unhappy.
And once again we're further away from what we never had
Our relationship is not progressing towards anything more significant.
There's no sense in regretting what's been said in our yesterdays
It is pointless to dwell on past conflicts.
We can't take back what's done
We cannot undo what has been said or done, history cannot be changed.
We can look ahead
We can focus our attention on the future.
And I would walk so much further just to know what I'm doing here
I am willing to go far to understand what our relationship means.
And there's no end to what I'd give to know just what you meant when you said
I am willing to do anything to understand your true meaning.
How can I feel alive when we can't help but break our backs just to survive?
Why does it feel like we are trying so hard but not getting anywhere?
Is this another time we can't control our lives?
Are we not able to control our destiny once again?
When we're so much more than friends
Our relationship is more than just a friendship.
We're much too young to throw away our cares
We have too many opportunities ahead of us to be carelessly ending the relationship.
Just run away with so much left to share
We still have much we can offer each other.
It's just not enough
Our current status is not enough to make us happy and fulfilled.
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Offroad
2021 and still great 😌 reminds me of jumping the fence into Warped Tour 2004. I was 14 then 😔
Crystal Dutton
13 years later and I still jam this song 💜 I met them when they were playing a show inside Virginia Center Commons mall (when they first got together) and loved them instantly. I always quote this lyric:
"There's no sense in regretting what's been said in our yesterdays, we can't take back what's done but we can look ahead." 💯
nitsujsetaps85
Ah the songs of my youth. I haven't listened to this song in a few years and in the shower i just start singing it.
miguel martinez
Love this band
ThePunkRockGrrl
just found these guys love them soooooo very much there songs are speacking to my heart
Leonardo Monteiro
The first time I listened to a music of them was last year, I listened to "Always you" and I thought Matt's voice strange but after I listened to "Gone so young" et voilà....now it's one of my favorit bands...
George Sanderson
i love these lyrics :D
Amanda Briskar
i really hope they don't get popular and ruined, and start catering to the popular music like a lot of artists tend to do. they're great.
Jhino Parrucho
How can we feel alive when we cant help but break our backs just to survive - this is soooo 2022
Ken Doll
great song. only loved their EP album because of this one.