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)
Thoughts 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 Thoughts Before Me explore the struggles of a relationship that lacks communication and commitment. The singer is at a crossroads, unsure if they should take their partner's hand because they can't guarantee a happy ending. The singer reflects on the past and how they didn't try to fix what they thought were problems in high school. They express frustration with the present situation and how it's getting old -- a story yet untold. The singer realizes that staring at their reflection every day can make or break their heart, and their partner's tear-stained eyes make them feel sad. The song ends with the singer questioning the relationship and wondering if they're in control of their lives.
The lyrics of Thoughts Before Me are relatable and emotionally charged, and Amber Pacific's melodic instrumentals complement the mood. The song's structure follows a verse-chorus-verse-chorus pattern, allowing the singer to express their thoughts in an organized manner. While the words are introspective, the chorus provides a cathartic release for the singer, pleading for their partner not to run away because they have so much left to share.
Overall, Thoughts Before Me is a heartfelt and poignant song that explores the complexities of relationships. The lyrics are honest and raw, and coupled with Amber Pacific's signature sound, it creates a memorable experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
So why should i take your hand
I don't see why I should continue this relationship with you
when you can't promise happy endings?
because there's no guarantee that things will work out between us
It's starting to get old
I'm getting tired of going through the same routine with you
That story yet untold
Our relationship still has a lot of unresolved issues
Reflect before we walk into
Maybe we should think about what we're doing before we do anything else
What we already know
We already have an idea of what the outcome of our relationship will be
Won't be so easy
It's not going to be a smooth ride
Looking back at high school drama
Thinking about all the petty things we've gone through together
Didn't try to fix what we thought were problems
We ignored our issues because we didn't want to face them
Done with writing empty letters
I'm tired of going through the motions without getting any real results
Is there no other way?
Maybe there's another way to approach our problems
Staring at your reflection every day
I keep thinking about our relationship and where it's headed
Can make or break my heart away
It can either make me happy or tear me apart
When you won't listen to what's hard for me to say
You don't want to hear what I have to say about our situation
Those tear stained eyes can make me feel so sad
Seeing you cry makes me feel really upset
And once again we're further away from what we never had
Our relationship is getting farther and farther from what we wanted it to be
Just run away with so much left to share
We still have a lot to offer each other, but we're walking away from it all
It's just not enough
What we have isn't satisfying us anymore
When we're so much more than friends
We have a deeper connection than just friendship
We're much too young to throw away our cares
We're too young to be giving up on something that could have been great
There's no sense in regretting what's been said in our yesterdays
We shouldn't dwell on the past and the things that were said or done
We can't take back what's done
We can't undo the things we've said or done to each other
We can look ahead
We should focus on the future and try to make things better
And I would walk so much further just to know what I'm doing here
I'm not even sure if I want to continue this relationship, but I'm willing to try and figure it out
And there's no end to what I'd give to know just what you meant when you said
I want to know what you really meant when you said certain things to me
How can I feel alive when we can't help but break our backs just to survive?
I don't feel fulfilled in our relationship because we're constantly struggling to keep it alive
Is this another time we can't control our lives?
Are we going to let our relationship control us instead of the other way around?
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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.