Vasoli has lately been focusing on his side project, known as Person L. Tom has been recording with his new band, Cheap Seats, with Matt as their manager. Mike also has a side project, called The Traded Series. The origins of the group that would become The Starting Line go back to 1999, via an AOL instant message from Churchville, Pennsylvania guitarist Matt Watts to vocalist/bassist Kenny Vasoli. It asked if the then fourteen-year-old Vasoli, who was at that time in a band called Smash Adams, was interested in "Jamming and shit", as the message title read.
Only a few weeks later, Vasoli found himself rehearsing with his future bandmates Watts, guitarist Mike Golla and drummer Tom Gryskewicz. Soon, the band started touring under the name Sunday Drive, selling out home-made merchandise and a self-recorded demo cassette that the guys titled 'Four Songs'. Their first official release was a three-way split with The Jimmy Tuesday Band and The Commercials contributing three songs each, the work released on KickStart Audio in 2000.
Sunday Drive was soon approached by We the People Records and asked to produce a recording session (the infamous We the People Records Sessions). Set for a release in December 2000, the twelve songs were initially planned to become the band's debut full-length With Hopes of Starting Over on We the People Records, but they ended up serving only as demos for tracks on future releases, as the band signed with Drive-Thru Records in April 2001. On Drive-Thru, they soon released their debut EP With Hopes of Starting Over. Yet, as the name Sunday Drive was already taken by a Christian rock band, they went on as The Starting Line.
On July 16, 2002, almost exactly one year after the release of their EP, the full-length Say It Like You Mean It followed. The songs ranged from energetic and fast-paced to melancholy and calm, dealing with performing on stage ("Given the Chance"), feeling homesick ("Left Coast Envy") and getting even with Vasoli's ex-girlfriend Karina ("Up & Go", "Hello Houston", among others). The hit single "The Best of Me" and its two music videos, as well as the second single "Leaving", received heavy radio and TV airplay, securing The Starting Line a spot on the Warped Tour.
Due to their desire to put out new material, the band decided to release an all-unplugged EP, recorded in three sessions over the following year. The first three songs (recorded in The Prize Fight's Bob Jones' bedroom in August 2002), the second session (recorded in Vasoli's basement in March 2003) and the last track (recorded on the band's touring bus in April 2003) became The Make Yourself at Home EP, released on November 25, 2003. The CD and the DVD version issued simultaneously, featuring an acoustic set performed live at Skate & Surf 2003 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, would be their last releases put out solely on Drive-Thru Records, as The Starting Line was signed by Geffen Records soon afterwards.
Their major label debut, Based on a True Story, came out in May 2005. Lyrically, the band dissociated themselves from the post-relationship formula that was predominant on their previous records. On this album, a lot of the songs (e.g. "Inspired By the $", "Autography" and "The B-List") were explicitly inspired by the band's disdain for their record label Geffen and its executives. The album was far more successful than the band's 2002 effort and sold 42,000 copies within its first week, as opposed to its predecessor's 11,000. The release was followed by the semi-headlining Nintendo Fusion Tour with Fall Out Boy, kicking off in September 2005. A few dates into the tour, The Starting Line were — at their request — released from their record deal with Geffen, and became free agents. In early January 2006, their signing with Virgin Records was announced.
On March 5, 2008 the band announced in an e-mail and on Absolutepunk.net they would be going on a break in order for Ken and Brian to explore Person L, Matt and Tom to explore The Seventy Six, and Mike to spend time with his two daughters and explore The Traded Series. The band had been playing with the idea of coming back in 2011, but in a chat with absolutepunk.net, Kenny Vasoli said, ""it's looking good, may even be earlier. I hung with Matt and Tom the other day, we all are still in love with one another.
On November 10, 2009, The Starting Line released their first-ever live concert CD, film and documentary DVD titled "Somebody's Gonna Miss Us" via Image Entertainment on a 2-disc set. Through intimate and honest interviews with the band, friends and family fans will get a glimpse into the inner workings of the group and a career that spanned nearly a decade, five releases, and thousands of shows.
On December 29, 2009, The Starting Line had a reunion concert at the Theater of Living Arts. Starting Line guitarist Matt Watts stated on the website AbsolutePunk that "this doesn't mean that TSL are back together....It simply means that we're taking a break from our break, and wanted to play a fun show in Philadelphia and continue to focus on our lives outside of TSL"
The Starting Line added a second holiday show on December 30, 2009 in Philadelphia at the Trocadero Theater. This was added due to the fact that the first holiday show scheduled for December 29, 2009 sold out in a little over an hour and the band would like to give their local fans a better chance to see them. Towards the end of their set, Kenny Vasoli announced the band's reunion. However, the group has only toured intermittently since then.
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Something Left To Give
The Starting Line Lyrics
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I shall gaze upon without leaving small ones behind
Because they're harder to find
Some were satellites, others planes
Some were twinkling while others were fading away
But they're all one of a kind
Oh it's not that interesting
So I'll have something left to give
It's not that difficult when you've got a luck of this kind
We've got to take advantage, we've got such limited time
Oh I wonder, oh I wonder
How long to take me to die
Oh it's not that interesting
But I'd like to keep it a secret
So I'll have something left to give
And I'll hear my children and grandchildren sing
It's not that interesting but I'd like to keep it a secret
So I'll have something left to give
In my remaining years
When I am old and plain lazy
I'll have a little something left to give
To all those who loved me so much
I'd like to return the favor
And have something left to give
And I'll hear my children and grandchildren sing
It's not that difficult when you've got a luck of this kind
To all those who loved me so much, I'd like to return the favor
I wonder oh i wonder, how long to take me to die
It's not that interesting but I'd like to keep it a secret
And have something left to give
The Starting Line's song Something Left To Give is a reflective and introspective piece about the value and importance of giving something of oneself to others. The opening lines speak of the stars in the singer's "great big sky" and how they will gaze upon them "without leaving small ones behind" because they're "harder to find" and "one of a kind." This metaphorical language speaks to the uniqueness of each person and how important it is to share our individuality and gifts with others.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to keep something of themselves hidden or secret so that they will always have "something left to give" to others. The lyrics acknowledge that life is short and that we must take advantage of our limited time. The singer wonders how long it will take for them to die and realizes that they want to leave something behind for their children and grandchildren to sing about.
The final verse reveals that the singer plans to have "a little something left to give" in their remaining years when they are "old and plain lazy." They want to return the love that has been given to them by others and continue to give back even when it may be difficult or inconvenient. Overall, the lyrics of Something Left To Give speak to the importance of generosity, gratitude, and selflessness in our relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got stars in my great big sky
I have dreams and aspirations that are vast and limitless.
I shall gaze upon without leaving small ones behind
I won't let small, insignificant things hold me back from achieving my dreams.
Because they're harder to find
Small things that hold us back can be difficult to spot and overcome.
Some were satellites, others planes
The small things that hold us back can come in different forms and have varying levels of impact.
Some were twinkling while others were fading away
The small things that hold us back can be either fleeting or persistent.
But they're all one of a kind
Each obstacle we face is unique and requires a unique approach to overcome.
Oh it's not that interesting
The act of overcoming these obstacles may not be glamorous or exciting.
But I'd like to keep it a secret
I don't need to boast or show off about my accomplishments in order to feel fulfilled.
So I'll have something left to give
By overcoming obstacles and keeping my accomplishments to myself, I will have something to offer others in the future.
It's not that difficult when you've got a luck of this kind
When you have a fortunate circumstance or opportunity, success may come more easily.
We've got to take advantage, we've got such limited time
We should seize opportunities to achieve our dreams because time is limited.
Oh I wonder, oh I wonder
I am curious about the future and the impact I will make.
How long to take me to die
I ponder how much time I have left in this world to make a positive impact.
And I'll hear my children and grandchildren sing
I hope to leave a positive legacy that will impact future generations.
In my remaining years
With the time I have left, I want to make the most of it and leave a lasting impact.
When I am old and plain lazy
As I age, it may be easy to become indifferent about my impact, but I want to stay motivated and active.
I'll have a little something left to give
By staying motivated and achieving my dreams, I will have something to offer others even in my later years.
To all those who loved me so much
Through my struggles and successes, I appreciate and acknowledge the love and support of those around me.
I'd like to return the favor
I hope to give back the love and support that has been given to me by helping others achieve their dreams.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GOLLA, GRYSKIEWICZ, SCHMUTZ, VASOLI, WATTS
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