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
Yesterdays
Value Pac Lyrics
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another time doing fine i always said it'd be all right
well i used to be ok
in the hands of yesterday
the darkness came in fast
the feeling wouldn't last
now i'm all alone i don't even know
is it all a dream or a deadly scheme
just a big mistake and i can't explain
what's happening to me
just today i walked away from everything how could this be
i can't believe i used to be somebody real i can't conceive
how i used to be ok
in the hands of yesterday
the darkness came in fast
the feeling wouldn't last
now i'm all alone i don't even know
what i'm living for what to call my home
is it all a dream or a deadly scheme
just a big mistake and i can't explain
what's happening to me
so i've tried to make sense of all the insanity
but i cannot see
realize all the complications of humanity
there's nothing more to be
and it ain't gonna be all right
so why put up a fight
well i used to be ok
in the hands of yesterday
the darkness came in fast
the feeling wouldn't last
now i'm all alone i don't even know
what i'm living for what to call my home
is it all a dream or a deadly scheme
just a big mistake and i can't explain
what's happening to me
The song "Yesterdays" by Value Pac explores the idea of feeling lost and alone after a major change or upheaval in one's life. The lyrics describe the singer's nostalgia for the past, where things used to be okay and they always thought everything would work out. However, they now feel disconnected from that time and uncertain about their future. The theme of uncertainty and disillusionment is reinforced by the repeated line "now I'm all alone, I don't even know what I'm living for or what to call my home."
The song also touches on the idea of trying to make sense of the chaos and complications of life, but ultimately feeling helpless and defeated. The line "realize all the complications of humanity, there's nothing more to be" suggests a sense of resignation and hopelessness. The final lines, "well I used to be okay in the hands of yesterday, the darkness came in fast, the feeling wouldn't last," further emphasize this idea that the past, which once provided comfort and security, is now gone and replaced by a sense of darkness and uncertainty.
Overall, "Yesterdays" is a melancholy and introspective song that highlights the difficult emotions and uncertainty that come with major life changes.
Line by Line Meaning
yesterday another way things would work out they'd be ok
Reflecting on the past and how things could have been better if they went differently. Hoping for a better outcome.
another time doing fine i always said it'd be all right
In the past, the singer had faith that everything would work out fine, but that hope has been lost.
well i used to be ok in the hands of yesterday
In the past, they were content and happy with how things were going, but now feel lost and alone.
the darkness came in fast the feeling wouldn't last
Sadness and despair took over quickly, and happiness didn't endure for long.
now i'm all alone i don't even know what i'm living for what to call my home
Feeling lost, the singer doesn't know what purpose they have or where they belong.
is it all a dream or a deadly scheme just a big mistake and i can't explain what's happening to me
Questioning reality and feeling trapped in a bad situation, unable to comprehend why things are going wrong.
just today i walked away from everything how could this be i can't believe i used to be somebody real i can't conceive
Recently, the singer has abandoned everything they knew and identified with, and can't believe they've lost their sense of self.
so i've tried to make sense of all the insanity but i cannot see realize all the complications of humanity there's nothing more to be
Trying to understand the irrationality and complexity of the world, but feeling like there's nothing left to do or change.
and it ain't gonna be all right so why put up a fight
Pessimistic about the future and losing the will to try any longer.
well i used to be ok in the hands of yesterday the darkness came in fast the feeling wouldn't last
Repeating the idea that the singer was previously happy and content, but it didn't last and negative emotions took over.
now i'm all alone i don't even know what i'm living for what to call my home is it all a dream or a deadly scheme just a big mistake and i can't explain what's happening to me
Reiterating the feeling of being lost, purposeless, and trapped in a bad situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JEROME KERN, OTTO HARBACH
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