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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We're Gonna Run Out of Road
Person L Lyrics
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We're gonna light the largest match right under the world, uh huh
Well, could you help me up
Cause I'm legless
I'm a downright hollow-eyed son of a gun
Now the water is bubbling
We've been losing control
I hope that somebody knows
So what good is struggling
We're tangled up in a rope
You say you need to escape
But you keep digging a hole
You got nowhere to go
We're gonna run out of road
Come on, light me up
Lend me a spark
Go ahead and throw a match right under the rood, yeah
Come on and help me up
I feel weightless
I'm the last sad happenstance under the sun
Now the water is bubbling
We've been losing control
Some of the children were mislead
I hope that somebody knows
So what good is struggling
We're tangled up in a rope
You say you need to escape
But you keep digging a hole
You got nowhere to go
We're gonna run out of road
We're gonna run out of road
Now the water is bubbling
We've been losing control
Some of the children were mislead
I hope that somebody knows
So what good is struggling
We're tangled up in a rope
You say you need to escape
But you keep digging a hole
You got nowhere to go
We're gonna run out of road
We shot a hole in the boat
We're gonna run out of road
The lyrics to Person L's "We're Gonna Run Out of Road" evoke feelings of existential dread and hopelessness. The singer seems to be aware of the impending doom that humanity is facing and is resigned to the fact that there's no escaping the inevitable end. The opening line, "To start a fire we need a spark", sets the tone for the rest of the song - the idea that all it takes is a small catalyst to set off a larger chain reaction leading to destructive consequences.
The imagery of lighting the largest match right under the world is both unsettling and powerful. It highlights the fragility of the world we live in and the destructive nature of humanity. The line "Now the water is bubbling" could be a metaphor for the earth's rising temperature due to climate change, and the fact that "we've been losing control" could be a commentary on the lack of action being taken to prevent catastrophic environmental damage.
The chorus, "You say you need to escape but you keep digging a hole, you got nowhere to go, we're gonna run out of road" is a haunting reminder that we're all in this together and there's no escaping the consequences of our actions. The image of "shooting a hole in the boat" further emphasizes the idea that we're all complicit in our own destruction.
Overall, "We're Gonna Run Out of Road" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that highlights the bleak reality of the world we live in and the need for immediate action to prevent further damage.
Line by Line Meaning
To start a fire we need a spark
We need something to kickstart our plans
We're gonna light the largest match right under the world, uh huh
Our actions will have a significant impact on the world
Well, could you help me up
Cause I'm legless
I need someone to support me because I am weak and unsure
I'm a downright hollow-eyed son of a gun
I am exhausted and depleted
Now the water is bubbling
We've been losing control
Problems are brewing and we are struggling to handle them
Some of the children were mislead
I hope that somebody knows
Some people have been misguided and we need to find a way to help them
So what good is struggling
We're tangled up in a rope
Our efforts are not getting us anywhere, we feel trapped
You say you need to escape
But you keep digging a hole
You claim you want to leave, but your actions are making things worse
You got nowhere to go
We're gonna run out of road
We are running out of options and time
Come on, light me up
Lend me a spark
Motivate me, give me something to work with
Go ahead and throw a match right under the rood, yeah
Let's take a bold step forward
Come on and help me up
I feel weightless
I need your assistance, I feel lost and without direction
I'm the last sad happenstance under the sun
I am a tragedy waiting to happen
We shot a hole in the boat
We're gonna run out of road
We have caused damage to our situation and the consequences are catching up to us
Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DSKrecords
Just found these guys, I love the feel
Billy Alarie
this song always reminds me of fugazi a little bit.