Value Pac's self-titled debut (also referred to as Down & Out) was released on Tooth and Nail, and was soon followed by Jalapeno on BEC Recordings.
After their first album, Isaiah was replaced by Shawn Humeston. In 1998 Ben Cater left for college and was briefly replaced by Ethan Luck. Shortly after Ryan Sheely's mother died, Value Pac was cut from BEC Recordings due to their failure to tour and meet contractual obligations. Value Pac then signed with Four Door Entertainment. Ryan was joined by Jason Feltman (Fanmail, Rainy Days) on drums and Sean Paul on bass. The band recorded Incognito, which was produced by Social Distortion guitarist Dennis Danell. Value Pac then disbanded. Ryan and Jason still play together in Radio Saints
Friend of Mine
Value Pac Lyrics
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times are changing and some have thrown away their lives
little alex packed his hopes and dreams today
did he care at all no he threw it all away
we used to say those were the days
you promised you'd never go away
you left it all behind without saying goodbye
she was my best friend now i don't know where she went
i wonder did she care about the way i felt that day
a simple note she wrote were her last words to me
all i am to her is just an empty memory
we used to say those were the days
you promised you'd never go away
you left it all behind without saying goodbye
where did you go oh friend of mine
those were the days we long for and now we want them back
condescending on the past
and those were the days we thought that forever they would last
now you know i want them back
so many heartaches so many broken hearts
another tear drops down as my mind goes ticking off
where the children playing in the streets today
remember where you came from don't let it slip away
we used to say those were the days
you promised you'd never go away
you left it all behind without saying goodbye
where did you go oh friend of mine
where did you go oh friend of mine
The lyrics of Value Pac's song "Friend Of Mine" speak about the changing times that everyone faces as they grow up. It talks about how some people throw away their hopes and dreams and move on in life without saying goodbye to their close ones. The song tells the story of two individuals, a boy named Alex who did not care about his future and an unnamed girl who left the singer without any trace. The singer remembers the good old days when they used to say "those were the days," and how they long for those days.
The song speaks about how people often forget where they come from and don't cherish their childhood memories. The singer talks about how heartbroken he is seeing children no longer playing on the streets, revealing how time has changed everything. The song is a reminder to people to not let go of their childhood memories and to hold on to them dearly. The song is like a letter to friends who have changed and moved on, a plea to come back and relive the happy old days.
Line by Line Meaning
the boys are growing up too fast to realize
The boys are becoming adults quickly, but don't understand the reality of life.
times are changing and some have thrown away their lives
As time passes, some people are wasting away their lives.
little alex packed his hopes and dreams today
A young boy named Alex gave up on his aspirations.
did he care at all no he threw it all away
He didn't show any concern and tossed away everything he cared for.
we used to say those were the days
We reminisce about the past and how good it used to be.
you promised you'd never go away
You promised to always be there and never leave.
you left it all behind without saying goodbye
You departed without giving any warning or explanation.
where did you go oh friend of mine
Where did you disappear to, my dear friend?
she was my best friend now i don't know where she went
She used to be my closest companion, but now I'm uncertain of her whereabouts.
i wonder did she care about the way i felt that day
I question whether she had any consideration for my feelings at that time.
a simple note she wrote were her last words to me
A basic message was the final communication she had with me.
all i am to her is just an empty memory
She views me as nothing but a faded memory.
those were the days we long for and now we want them back
We yearn for the past and desire to bring it back.
condescending on the past
We feel superior to our past selves and actions.
and those were the days we thought that forever they would last
The past seemed endless, but time has shown otherwise.
now you know i want them back
It's now evident that I desire to be back in the past.
so many heartaches so many broken hearts
Numerous struggles and heartbreaks have been experienced.
another tear drops down as my mind goes ticking off
As I reflect, tears begin to fall from my eyes.
where the children playing in the streets today
I wonder if kids still play outside in the streets nowadays.
remember where you came from don't let it slip away
Don't forget your roots and origins, and don't let them fade away.
where did you go oh friend of mine
Where did you go, my dear friend?
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.