The group started to play out in cities that included Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. During this period 30footFALL put out a 7", Elementary School Love, and Yo Mama's Records issued 500 copies. The band's lineup changed yet again by the close of 1994, when guitarist Avitia dropped out. The band played each of its next two shows with a different guitarist, both of whom had worked previously with the group I End Result. The first guitarist was P-Nut. He was followed by Chris, who ended up staying a bit longer. Less than six months later, the band put out Divided We Stand, an album issued by Fuzzgun Records. A period of touring followed. Early in 1996, Twistworthy Records released the 7" Junior High Sucked. More touring followed, this time throughout Louisiana and the band's home state, Texas. The album's title track was later featured on Punk Bites, a compilation put together by Fearless Records. Not long after, the label inked a deal with the band, and 30footFALL set to work recording Acme 143.
Paranoid Records, a label out of Houston, issued the 7" Cartoons in 1998. The band included two of Cartoons' three tracks, "Ida Know" and "Throwaway," on a later album. Following the release of the 7", drummer Damon left the band to join the group River Fenix, which mutated into Fenix TX. Corey stepped in briefly to fill the gap until he was replaced by Brian, formerly of the band Middlefinger. Nitro Records offered 30footFALL a contract in 1999 and issued the album Ever Revolving, Never Evolving. The band is featured on almost two dozen compilations. ~ Linda Seida, All Music Guide
Attack Of The Flaming Egos
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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I'm coming your way
And I'm more important
Don't let your mouth write a check you can't cash
'Cause your body can't afford it
Don't you know who I am?
You'd better give a damn
I'm with the band, man.
And tell me a story
Of how great you think I am
You'd better make room for me
I'm coming through with my ego
"Man your band is really rad"
"Yeah, I know"
My ego puts you down
My ego pumps me up
My ego tells me why I am so great
... And why you suck.
Workin' the door
I've got status galore
And a heavy flashlight
Don't give me no shit
Cause I'll bust your lip
And the clubs on my side.
You paid for music
But you might leave with bruises
For dancing at all
You must be a sucker
If you paid to get in
To see 30FeetTall
You'd better make room for me
I'm coming through with my maglite
"Sure, I'll let you meet the band"
"If you're cool"
My ego lets you down
My ego pumps me up
My ego tells me why I am so great
... And why you suck
The song "Attack Of The Flaming Egos" by 30 Foot Fall is a satirical take on the egocentric attitudes and behavior of certain people in the music industry. The lyrics open with a demand for attention, asserting that the person coming through is more important than anyone else. They caution those around them not to underestimate their value, as their worth in the music world is far beyond that of the average person. The ego-driven attitude becomes even clearer as the song progresses, with the lyrics offering a self-aggrandizing perspective that pits the singer against others. The ego is a source of power, and those who oppose it are sure to fall short.
The song also pokes fun at the culture of music clubs and shows. The bouncer at the door is presented as a figure of authority and status, with the ability to control who gets in and who gets kicked out. The singer seems to relish the power that the bouncer wields, claiming that the "clubs on my side." The crowd is also treated with disdain, with the singer implying that anyone who pays to get into a show is a "sucker." The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer's ego is a force to be reckoned with and that those who don't acknowledge their greatness are inferior.
"Attack Of The Flaming Egos" is a biting commentary on the music industry and those who believe they are above others within it. The lyrics offer a stark contrast to the more humble and collaborative attitudes that many musicians espouse. Instead, the song suggests that ego and self-promotion are the keys to success, even if it means putting down others in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out of my way
Move aside, because I am coming through
I'm coming your way
I am heading towards you and you cannot stop me
And I'm more important
I am superior to you and others, and my needs come before yours
Don't let your mouth write a check you can't cash
Do not make promises you cannot keep if you do not want to suffer the consequences
'Cause your body can't afford it
Your physical self is not capable of handling the ramifications of your actions
Don't you know who I am?
Are you not aware of my identity and status?
You'd better give a damn
You should care about my presence and opinions because I am important
I'm with the band, man.
I am a part of the musical group and therefore possess prestige and superiority to regular people
Bask in my glory
Appreciate and admire my magnificence and excellence
And tell me a story
Share with me a narrative about how wonderful I am
Of how great you think I am
I want to hear about your opinion of my amazingness
You'd better make room for me
Clear the path for my arrival
I'm coming through with my ego
I am entering the scene with my sense of self-importance and superiority
"Man your band is really rad"
"Your music group is fantastic"
"Yeah, I know"
"Of course I am aware of that"
My ego puts you down
My inflated sense of self-worth is aimed at putting you and others below me
My ego pumps me up
My ego boosts and enhances my self-esteem and confidence
My ego tells me why I am so great
My sense of egotism informs me of my superiority and excellence
... And why you suck.
It also informs me of your inferiority and incompetence
Workin' the door
Guarding and controlling the entrance to the venue
I've got status galore
I have an impressive and influential position
And a heavy flashlight
Along with my power, I also possess a weapon to use against unruly individuals
Don't give me no shit
Do not try to challenge or confront me
Cause I'll bust your lip
I will physically harm you if you provoke me or cross me
And the clubs on my side.
The club supports me and my actions because of my position and importance
You paid for music
You provided payment to see the live performance
But you might leave with bruises
However, you may exit with physical injuries as well
For dancing at all
Merely for participating and enjoying the musical experience
You must be a sucker
You are foolish and gullible to have paid to see us perform
If you paid to get in
If you spent money on admission
To see 30FeetTall
To witness and enjoy the music of our band
"Sure, I'll let you meet the band"
"I will permit you to interact with the members of the group"
"If you're cool"
"But only if you meet my standards and are worthy of that privilege"
My ego lets you down
My elevated sense of self-importance may disappoint or disillusion you
My ego pumps me up
My overly-inflated ego raises me up and makes me feel exceptional
My ego tells me why I am so great
My sense of egotism reminds me of my extraordinary characteristics
... And why you suck.
It also informs me of your inadequacies and unimportance compared to me
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aaron Freeze
I LOVE this track
Peter Ledson
Amazing song