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)

The Last Time
Amber Pacific Lyrics

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I faintly remember yesterday,
Oh so close yet far away,
From the lives that we once etched in stone
Who would think that it would last
Please just give it one more chance
Forever is a word that only grows

And never in this saddest moment

I feel we're letting go
And if you take me, please don't leave me
I'll never let you go

This is goodbye
Because we're growing older
This is forever in the words you never said
This is goodnight
'Cause we're getting colder
This is the last time I'll kiss your lips again

I close my eyes,
All I think about is you
I miss the girl that I once knew
A sleepless night

A dying wish
Please don't leave me here like this

Overall Meaning

In Amber Pacific's 'The Last Time,' the singer reminisces about a past relationship that has come to an end. The song opens with the singer recalling the memories they shared, which seem close yet far away. The memories that they once etched in stone, the plans they made for the forever they thought they had, now seem like a figment of their imagination. Nostalgic and desperate, the singer begs for one more chance to make it work. They talk about the word 'forever,' which once held so much promise, but now feels heavy and burdensome. The chorus tells the story of two people who know that their time of love and connection is up. Even in the saddest moment, the singer feels that they are letting go, and if their partner takes them with them, they beg for them never to leave them, as they will never let go.

Line by Line Meaning

I faintly remember yesterday,
Yesterday seems like a distant memory.

Oh so close yet far away,
Although it was near, it still felt very far away.

From the lives that we once etched in stone
Our old lives seemed so permanent, unchanging.

Who would think that it would last
It's surprising that our past lasted as long as it did.

Please just give it one more chance
I'm begging for one more opportunity to make things right.

Forever is a word that only grows
The idea of forever only becomes stronger with time.

And never in this saddest moment
Even in the saddest moment, I can't bear the thought of losing you.

I feel we're letting go
I sense that we're starting to drift apart.

And if you take me, please don't leave me
If you agree to be with me, don't abandon me.

I'll never let you go
I promise to hold onto you forever.

This is goodbye
We're saying farewell.

Because we're growing older
We're getting older and things are changing.

This is forever in the words you never said
The words left unspoken will be with us forever.

This is goodnight
We're saying goodnight, but it may be more permanent than we realize.

'Cause we're getting colder
Our relationship is cooling down.

This is the last time I'll kiss your lips again
This will be the last time I'll have this intimate moment with you.

I close my eyes,
I shut my eyes to avoid seeing the end.

All I think about is you
You occupy all of my thoughts.

I miss the girl that I once knew
I miss the person you used to be.

A sleepless night
I'm tormented by the thought of losing you.

A dying wish
My final desire is to keep our relationship alive.

Please don't leave me here like this
Please don't abandon me in this state of sadness and despair.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRIS L. SEATON

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