Punk rock band 30footFALL went through frequent lineup changes before settl… Read Full Bio ↴Punk rock band 30footFALL went through frequent lineup changes before settling down to its current lineup of singer Butch, drummer Brian, bassist Rubio, and guitarist Jason. Initially the band consisted of vocalist Billy, bassist Jeff, guitarist Tony Avitia, and Rubio on drums. Rubio -- the one constant from the start -- stayed, while the singer and guitarist went on to work with the band I-45. By the band's second gig, Billy was out and Butch was in as vocalist. Bassist Jeff lasted slightly longer, but after three gigs he was a goner and Mitch stepped in to take over his duties. With this interim lineup, 30footFALL put together a pair of cassettes, which were released by Broken Note Records. The lineup was in for another shake up, however, when bassist Mitch wed and left the Houston area to settle in New Mexico. With the band in need of a new bass player, Rubio gave up his spot on the drums to fill the position. The former drummer for the Houston band Fortress, Damon, came on board next.

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

Creep
30 Foot Fall Lyrics

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When you were here before
I couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
You're so very special
I wish I was special

But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here
I don't belong here

I don't care if it hurts
I want to have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so very special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here
I don't belong here

She's running out again
She's running out
She's run run run running out...

Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so very special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here

I don't belong here
I don't belong here

Overall Meaning

"Creep" by 30 Foot Fall is a cover of Radiohead's original song of the same name. The lyrics are a desperate and confessional outpouring of emotion from an outsider who is grappling with feelings of inferiority and inadequacy. The song is characterized by its hauntingly beautiful melody and its simple, yet expressive lyrics that tap into a deep well of existential angst and emotional turmoil.

The song's opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer laments his inability to connect with another person, even when he is in their presence. He compares the object of his affection to an angel, highlighting his feelings of unworthiness and the overwhelming emotional response he has to this person. The words "Your skin makes me cry" are particularly poignant, as they convey the depth of his emotional turmoil and the feeling of being overwhelmed by his emotions.

As the song progresses, the singer reveals his desire to be in control of his life, to have a perfect body and soul, and to be noticed and appreciated by the people around him. He acknowledges that he is a creep and a weirdo, but he cannot help the way he feels. His emotions are raw and unrestrained, and he cannot contain them.

The chorus of the song is an expression of his sense of isolation and disconnect from the world around him. He feels like he doesn't belong, like he is an outsider looking in. The repetition of the phrase "What the hell am I doing here" drives home the sense of disorientation and confusion that he feels.

Overall, "Creep" is a deeply affecting and raw song that speaks to the pain and turmoil that often accompanies feelings of insecurity and inadequacy.

Line by Line Meaning

When you were here before
When you were in my life previously

I couldn't look you in the eye
I couldn't face my feelings towards you

You're just like an angel
I see you as someone who is pure and perfect

Your skin makes me cry
You are so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes

You float like a feather
You are graceful and effortless

In a beautiful world
In a perfect and ideal world

You're so very special
You are extraordinary and unique

I wish I was special
I wish I was as amazing as you are

But I'm a creep
But I am strange and different

I'm a weirdo
I am an outsider and don't fit in

What the hell am I doing here
Why am I in your life? What purpose do I serve?

I don't belong here
I do not feel like I fit in or am accepted

I don't care if it hurts
I am willing to endure pain

I want to have control
I want to be in charge of my own life and emotions

I want a perfect body
I want to be physically flawless

I want a perfect soul
I want to be morally and spiritually perfect

I want you to notice
I want to be seen and recognized by you

When I'm not around
When I am not physically present

She's running out again
She is leaving again

She's running out
She is leaving

She's run run run running out...
She is running away fast and far

Whatever makes you happy
I want you to be happy, no matter what

Whatever you want
I will give you whatever you desire

I don't belong here
I do not fit in or feel comfortable here

I don't belong here
I am not accepted or welcome here

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Hazelwood, Albert Louis Hammond, Edward John O'Brien, Colin Charles Greenwood, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke

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