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
Fifteen
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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A house that isn't happy doesn't feel much like a home
So you take things in your own hands, you're making your own choices
Gave up trying to talk to them cause they wouldn't hear your voice
Fifteen going on forty, but nowhere near grown up
Between a rock and a hard place the situation sucks
You aren't the first to be there, you sure won't be the last
Catch 22, your future shaped by your past
Acknowledge me as a human being
Look inside and find the love
I don't understand the pain I feel
Look inside and find the love
Fifteen going on forty, but nowhere near grown up
Between a rock and a hard place the situation sucks
You aren't the first to be there, you sure won't be the last
Catch 22, your future shaped by your past
You're a Winner, a loser, a glory confuser
Sometimes you wanna be all alone, don't be such a loser
Acknowledge me as a human being
Look inside and find the love
I don't understand the pain I feel
Look inside and find the love
I recognize your struggle I see through your pleading eyes
Camouflaged by an anxious smile your paid identified
It looks like the end of the world is here for you
Now you're thinking about enternal rendezvous
But listen to me please, don't kill yourself today
Be strong, I know you'll pull through someway
It's gonna get better someday you won't have to cry
It's gonna get better you don't have to die
The song 'Fifteen' by 30 Foot Fall depicts the story of a fifteen-year-old girl who doesn't feel at home in her own house. The opening line "Fifteen years old and already on your own" establishes that she feels alone and doesn't have anyone to turn to for support. The lyrics suggest that her family is dysfunctional, and her home environment isn't happy. The girl takes the decision to make her own choices, as no one wants to hear her voice. The situation makes her feel like she's caught between a rock and a hard place. Her circumstances shape her future, and it consumes her to the point where she feels like she's 30 years old.
The song's chorus encourages listeners to acknowledge people as human beings, to find love within themselves and to understand the pain others feel. It suggests that people should listen and empathize with those who feel lost and who are struggling. The lyrics make us realize that sometimes the people who offer help aren't visible to us, and we should always remember that we're not the only ones who have experienced such feelings.
The final verse of the song empathizes with those who are feeling despondent, suggesting that there is always help available, and suicide is not the solution. The lyrics provide hope that it will get better someday, and you don't have to die.
Line by Line Meaning
Fifteen years old and already on your own
At just fifteen years old, you're forced to be independent and take care of yourself.
A house that isn't happy doesn't feel much like a home
Living in an unhappy home makes it hard to feel comfortable and safe there.
So you take things in your own hands, you're making your own choices
You take control of your life and make your own decisions because nobody else is doing it for you.
Gave up trying to talk to them cause they wouldn't hear your voice
You've stopped trying to communicate with the people around you because they don't listen or care about what you have to say.
Fifteen going on forty, but nowhere near grown up
You've had to mature quickly, but you still have a long way to go until you're truly an adult.
Between a rock and a hard place the situation sucks
You're in a difficult situation with no easy way out, and it's a really tough spot to be in.
You aren't the first to be there, you sure won't be the last
You're not alone in your struggles, and many others have been where you are now.
Catch 22, your future shaped by your past
You feel stuck in a situation where your past mistakes are limiting your future opportunities.
Acknowledge me as a human being
Treat me with basic respect and recognize my worth as a person.
Look inside and find the love
Instead of looking for love and acceptance from others, learn to love and accept yourself for who you are.
I don't understand the pain I feel
You're struggling with feelings of pain and confusion that you don't fully understand or know how to cope with.
You're a Winner, a loser, a glory confuser
You feel like you have both good and bad qualities, and you're not always sure which one will win out.
Sometimes you wanna be all alone, don't be such a loser
It's okay to want to be alone sometimes, but don't isolate yourself from others and miss out on potential relationships and experiences.
I recognize your struggle I see through your pleading eyes
I understand the challenges and difficulties you're facing, and I can see the pain and desperation in your eyes.
Camouflaged by an anxious smile your paid identified
You try to hide your pain and anxiety behind a smile, but it's still visible if someone is paying attention.
It looks like the end of the world is here for you
Your situation seems unbearable and hopeless, like everything is falling apart and coming to an end.
Now you're thinking about enternal rendezvous
You're contemplating suicide as a way to escape your pain and problems.
But listen to me please, don't kill yourself today
Someone is pleading with you to not take your own life and instead hold on for better days ahead.
Be strong, I know you'll pull through someway
Even though things are tough right now, you have the strength and resilience to get through this difficult time.
It's gonna get better someday you won't have to cry
Things will improve eventually, and you'll reach a point where you won't feel the same level of pain and sadness anymore.
It's gonna get better you don't have to die
There is hope for things to improve, and taking your own life is not the solution to your problems.
Contributed by Colin P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.