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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Wooden Soldiers
Person L Lyrics
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That always, in time
There's been a will and there's been a way
No change, no sign
Where do you go when you run away
With no chance to hide?
And I dunno what it represents
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
Then everyone can rest
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
Then everyone can rest
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
Oh...
See I dunno but it seems to me
That always, in time
There's been a will and there's been a way
No changes, no signs
Where do you go when you run away
With no chance to hide?
And I dunno what it represents
But our hands are tied
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
Then everyone can rest
When wooden soldiers catch their breath When wooden soldiers catch their breath
Then everyone can rest
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
Then everyone can rest
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
Then everyone can rest
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
The lyrics to "Wooden Soldiers" by Person L seem to be expressing a sentiment of feeling stuck or powerless in a situation, but holding onto hope that things will eventually improve. The repetition of "no change, no sign" suggests a feeling of stagnation and hopelessness, but the repeated line "when wooden soldiers catch their breath, then everyone can rest" brings a glimmer of hope. Wooden soldiers are symbolic of strength and fortitude, and the idea of them catching their breath implies that even the strongest sometimes need a moment of rest before continuing on. The idea of everyone being able to rest once the wooden soldiers catch their breath also implies a sense of unity and community.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of running away and hiding. It's unclear who or what is being referred to here, but the idea of having no chance to hide suggests that whoever is trying to escape something, whether it's an internal struggle or something external, cannot truly escape or find respite. The line "our hands are tied" further emphasizes this feeling of powerlessness.
Overall, "Wooden Soldiers" seems to be a song about holding onto hope in the face of difficult circumstances, but also acknowledging the reality of feeling stuck and powerless at times.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I dunno, but it seems to me
I am not entirely sure, but from my observations, it appears to me
That always, in time
Throughout history, without fail
There's been a will and there's been a way
People have always found the determination and the means to achieve their goals
No change, no sign
Despite this, there have been times when there seemed to be no progress or improvement
Where do you go when you run away
When you feel the need to escape or retreat from something
With no chance to hide?
But there seems to be nowhere to go, no refuge or sanctuary
And I dunno what it represents
I cannot really explain what is causing this feeling of helplessness and despair
But our hands are tied
But the situation is beyond our control or influence
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
When even the most unyielding and stubborn individuals eventually take a break
Then everyone can rest
Then there is a sense of calm and relief for all those who have been affected
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
When even the most unwavering and resilient people need to recover from their efforts
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
When even the most determined and persistent individuals need to pause for a moment
Then everyone can rest
Then a sense of tranquility and peace can be achieved by all parties involved
When wooden soldiers catch their breath
When even the strongest and most unyielding people need to take a breather
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tysmith6925
I remember listening to this in High School. God the memories...such a beautiful track.
@minimikee
A very random old gem that never gets old.
@kalmworld5899
Always a classic song to relax to!
@KirstenIzer
they are soo good live.
@jaz490000
immense. Very talented musician and lyricist.
@MoonDragon90
Can't wait for The Starting Line to come back =] Will possibly be sooner than originally announced 2011 like Kenny said. FUCK YESSSSSSSSS
@Official_Doobie_Dan
underrated band
@Subfix33
Oh my lord, that bass is funky.
@pooymoopy
you can hear the metronome at the very end, very cool.
@LuisGonzalez-ip8jp
Still hear. The world stops when this plays.