Vasoli initially wrote the song "Storms" while on the road with The Starting Line. Person L's debut record, Initial, was released on August 5, 2008 on Vasoli's own label, Human Interest.
During the summer of 2008, Person L went on tour with Anthony Green and Good Old War in support of their debut record. The tour consists of bands all from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose lead singers are from other bands that have had success. Keith Goodwin of Good Old War was formerly of Days Away and Anthony Green of Circa Survive. Following the tour with Anthony Green, Person L toured shortly with Motion City Soundtrack, followed by a tour in support of Underoath. Following that, Person L went on tour with Steel Train and spent summer 2009 touring with Mae and then Ace Enders. In 2010 they opened for Copeland on their farewell tour, also with I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business. Person L's second LP, The Positives, was released on November 17, 2009 on Academy Fight Song/Human Interest.
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The Seed
Person L Lyrics
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And where we goin she don't know
She wants neo soul cause hip hop is old
She don't want no rock'n roll
She want platinum, ice and gold
She want a whole lot of somethin' to fold
If you're an obstacle she'll just drop you cold
Cause one monkey don't stop the show
In these streets she done ran
E'ry since when the heat began
I told the girl look here
Calm down I'm gonna hold your hand
To enable you to keep the plan
Because you'se quick to learn
And we can make money to burn
If you allow me the lay this game
I don't ask for much but enough to room to spread my wings
And a world fittin to know my name, just listen to me
I don't ask for much these days
And I don't bitch and whine if I don't get my way
I only wanna fertilize another behind my lover's back
I sit and watch it grow standin where I'm at
Fertilize another behind my lover's back
And I'm keepin my secrets mine
I push my seed in her bush for life
It's gonna work because I'm pushin it right
If Mary dropped my baby girl tonight
I would name her rock n roll
A Cadillac need space to roam
Where we headed for? She don't know
We in the city where the pros shake, rattle, and roll
And I'm a God dang rollin stone
I don't beg, I can hold my own
I don't break, I can hold the chrome
And it's weighin a ton, and I'm a son of a gun
My code name is The Only One
And Black Thought is bad
The mean streets he done ran
E'r since when the game began
I never played the fool
Matter fact, I've been keepin it cool
Since money been changin hands
And I'm left to shine
The legacy I leave behind
Be the seed that'll keep the flame
I don't ask for much but enough room to spread these wings
And the world finna know my name
I don't beg from no rich man
And I don't scream and kick when his shit don't fall in my hands, man
Cause I know how to steal
Fertilize another against my lover's will
I lick the opposition cause she don't take no pill
Oooh oooh oooh dear
You'll be keepin my secrets mine
I push my seed in her bush for life
It's gonna work because I'm pushin it right
If Mary dropped my baby girl tonight
I would name her rock n roll
Oooh break it down, break down the beat
I push my seed somewhere deep in her chest
I work it naked cause I've taken my test
Deliver it, Mary, it don't matter the sex
I'm gon name it rock n roll
I push my seed in her bush for life
Oh It's gonna work because I'm pushin it right
If Mary dropped my baby girl tonight
I would name her rock n roll
I would name her rock n roll,
I would name her rock n roll,
The lyrics of "The Seed” by Person L are quite complex and layered, mixing themes of sexuality, power dynamics, and ambition. The song appears to be the story of a man who is sexually involved with a woman named Mary, who may or may not be his girlfriend or wife. Mary wants the finer things in life, but she is also looking for something deeper than the material world. The singer realizes Mary’s potential and takes her under his wing, explaining to her that he can help her achieve her goals. The song’s chorus suggests that Mary is carrying a child that the singer has fathered, and he is set on ensuring that the baby is imbued with the values of rock and roll and other worldly pleasures.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that they describe the pitfalls of the entertainment industry, how artists can become obsessed with fame and success at the expense of meaningful connection and artistic integrity. It’s possible that the singer in the song is a stand-in for a music executive or someone who’s been around long enough to know the game. He uses Mary as a symbol of innocence and purity, his agreement with her that he’ll help her attain her goals while also corrupting her. In some ways, the lyrics seem to be a warning against this kind of exploitation or manipulation, as the singer seems to be persuading Mary to take risks and act against her own interests.
Overall, "The Seed" is a fascinating song that is open to various interpretations. Its lyrics are cryptic, poetic, and memorable, leaving a lasting impression on listeners. The song speaks about big ideas like power, ambition, sexual desire, and artistic integrity, all of which remain relevant today. It is also a reminder that the music industry can be a breeding ground for corruption and abuse, and that artists should be mindful of the costs of the success they seek.
Line by Line Meaning
Knocked up nine months ago
He impregnated a woman nine months ago
And where we goin she don't know
The pregnant woman has no idea where they are going
She wants neo soul cause hip hop is old
She prefers neo soul music as hip hop music is outdated
She don't want no rock'n roll
She doesn't like rock music
She want platinum, ice and gold
She desires wealth and material possessions
She want a whole lot of somethin' to fold
She wants plenty of money to fold
If you're an obstacle she'll just drop you cold
She has no issues leaving behind anyone who stands in her way
Cause one monkey don't stop the show
One person's failure or inability to keep up doesn't stop progress
Little Mary's bad
This girl, named Mary, is a troublemaker
In these streets she done ran
She has run through the streets a lot
E'ry since when the heat began
Ever since things got heated or difficult
I told the girl look here
He told Mary to listen up
Calm down I'm gonna hold your hand
He is going to support her through the tough times
To enable you to keep the plan
So she can stay on course with their plan
Because you'se quick to learn
Mary is a fast learner
And we can make money to burn
They can earn a lot of money quickly
If you allow me the lay this game
If she lets him lead and guide the plan
I don't ask for much but enough to room to spread my wings
He doesn't want much, just enough freedom to pursue his goals
And a world fittin to know my name, just listen to me
He wants to become famous, and he wants everyone to listen to him
I don't ask for much these days
He doesn't ask for much anymore
And I don't bitch and whine if I don't get my way
He doesn't complain when he doesn't get what he wants
I only wanna fertilize another behind my lover's back
He wants to have a baby with someone behind his lover's back
I sit and watch it grow standin where I'm at
He watches the baby grow from where he's standing
And I'm keepin my secrets mine
He isn't telling anyone about his secret plans
I push my seed in her bush for life
He has planted his seed inside the other woman's womb for life
It's gonna work because I'm pushin it right
He believes it will be successful because he's doing it correctly
If Mary dropped my baby girl tonight
If Mary had his baby girl tonight
I would name her rock n roll
He would name the baby girl rock n roll
A Cadillac need space to roam
A Cadillac car needs room to move around
Where we headed for? She don't know
His lover doesn't know where they're going
We in the city where the pros shake, rattle, and roll
They are in a city where professional musicians perform
And I'm a God dang rollin stone
He is a free spirit that can't be tamed
I don't beg, I can hold my own
He doesn't beg and is self-sufficient
I don't break, I can hold the chrome
He can handle a gun and won't crack under pressure
And it's weighin a ton, and I'm a son of a gun
He has a lot of weight on his shoulders and is tough
My code name is The Only One
He is the only one with his particular set of skills
And Black Thought is bad
Black Thought (a musician) is talented
The mean streets he done ran
He has run through the tough streets
E'r since when the game began
Since the time when the competition started
I never played the fool
He has never been played for a fool
Matter fact, I've been keepin it cool
He has been handling things calmly and coolly
Since money been changin hands
Since the money has been exchanging hands (since they have been earning money)
And I'm left to shine
He is the center of attention in his endeavors
The legacy I leave behind
He wants to leave behind a great legacy
Be the seed that'll keep the flame
He wants his work to continue after he's gone
I don't beg from no rich man
He doesn't ask rich people for money
And I don't scream and kick when his shit don't fall in my hands, man
He doesn't complain or cry when things don't go his way
Cause I know how to steal
He knows how to take what he wants
Fertilize another against my lover's will
He impregnated another woman against his lover's wishes
I lick the opposition cause she don't take no pill
He chases after women who aren't on the pill to avoid getting pregnant
You'll be keepin my secrets mine
He doesn't want anyone to find out about his misdeeds
I push my seed somewhere deep in her chest
He has planted his seed deep in the other woman's womb
I work it naked cause I've taken my test
He is confident in his abilities and doesn't need to prove himself
Deliver it, Mary, it don't matter the sex
Mary (the woman he impregnated) will deliver the baby regardless of the gender
I'm gon name it rock n roll
He will name the baby rock n roll
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isabella Rodriguez
Such a great album
kiriakoz
not in the same universe as the original. I did listen with an open mind.
CounterCultureCantCount
Not the biggest piece of shit in the world, but the cover made me believe it was.
Ok௹
is this the guy from dr phil?
SleepingWithPanic!AtTheDisco
who guy who believed he was Jesus Christ just the other day.
SleepingWithPanic!AtTheDisco
No this isn't the guy from Dr. Phil. It's the lead singer of the band The Starting Line this was his side project that he made called Person L
Dachamp2223339
Its hard to like this when the original is so damn good :/ i will refrain from hitting dislike for the effort tho
POOLBOY Willis
Yes and because it's still older than you- but yeah please review covers of covers ,maybe you can review the marry poppins remake for us too-
Hey guy how that 27th spiderman film? Oh he didn't spin enough webs this time huh? Ouch
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1st
Lime Lives Matter
What's the point if the music eh good? 😴😴