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
One Way Out
Value Pac Lyrics
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Not anymore oh no
The cares of this world con choke you out
You got no direction you can't find your way out
Trapped in the maze that you call life
You're not gonna make it until you see the light so bright
These walls you built them up yourself
Locked from the inside
Which way is up which way its down
Walking in circles you can't find your way around
But Jesus will find you
And He'll never let you go
Jesus will find you
He won't leave you standing all alone
He's gonna find you
And He'll never let you down
Jesus will find you He'll help you out what are you gonna do?
The ways of this world have let you down
You wanna make it but you don't know how
Losing this game someone called life
You've had enough you've had it for the last time
So watch your back as you walk astray
Turn around and walk the other way
You only want to live for you
Someday I hope you get a clue but it's up to you
The above lyrics talk about the struggles a person may face in life and how they can feel trapped and lost. The first few lines describe how the person does not want to be alone in the world anymore and how the worries and stress of life can suffocate them. They feel directionless and unable to find a way out of the maze they call life, as they have built walls around themself and are trapped in their own thoughts.
The chorus speaks of Jesus finding the person and never leaving them alone or letting them down. The lyrics offer hope to the person who is struggling and feels lost. They urge the person to turn around and walk the other way, to make a change and live for something bigger and better than themselves. The lyrics suggest that the person is in control of their own destiny and need to make the decision to change their life and let Jesus guide them out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone in this world you don't want it
Feeling isolated in this world is a difficult experience that one wouldn't wish for
Not anymore oh no
The person speaking recognizes that the feeling of isolation is unfortunate and hopes to help change it
The cares of this world can choke you out
The burdens and stresses of life can become overwhelming and suffocating
You got no direction you can't find your way out
Feeling lost and without purpose can make it seem impossible to escape the negative feelings
Trapped in the maze that you call life
Life can feel like a confusing obstacle course, with no clear path forward
You're not gonna make it until you see the light so bright
Finding hope and positivity is necessary to overcome difficult situations and move forward
These walls you built them up yourself
The barriers and obstacles one faces can often be self-imposed or created by their own actions
Locked from the inside
The obstacles and difficulties one faces can seem insurmountable, and can feel like self-imposed prisons
Can you break your way out
It is up to the individual to find a way to overcome these barriers and move forward
Which way is up which way its down
Navigating the difficulties of life can be disorienting and confusing
Walking in circles you can't find your way around
Feeling lost and without purpose can create a sense of being stuck in a never-ending cycle
But Jesus will find you
The artist believes in a higher power that can offer guidance and support
And He'll never let you go
The support and guidance offered by this higher power is constant and unwavering
Jesus will find you
The singer believes that reaching out and finding faith can be a way to overcome adversity
He won't leave you standing all alone
The belief that one is not truly alone, and that a higher power is always watching over them
He's gonna find you
Faith and spirituality can be a source of comfort and guidance in times of difficulty
And He'll never let you down
The belief that a higher power will always be there to support and guide you
Jesus will find you He'll help you out what are you gonna do?
The singer is encouraging the listener to reach out and find their own faith to help them overcome adversity
The ways of this world have let you down
The singer recognizes that the difficult experiences in life can make a person feel let down or betrayed by the world around them
You wanna make it but you don't know how
Despite the desire to move forward, it can be difficult to know how to overcome the obstacles in one's path
Losing this game someone called life
Life can feel like a game that is impossible to win
You've had enough you've had it for the last time
Reaching a breaking point and feeling like one can't take any more difficulties
So watch your back as you walk astray
Being mindful of one's actions and surroundings is important to avoid making things worse
Turn around and walk the other way
Sometimes, the best path forward is to change direction and try a new approach
You only want to live for you
A self-centered approach to life can be limiting and isolating
Someday I hope you get a clue but it's up to you
The singer is offering guidance and support, but ultimately it is up to the listener to take action and make changes in their life
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