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
Ida Know
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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I get back up
But I'm not gonna run away.
I've got too much to think about
to even try to hide
So when my life gets way too big
Well fuck it, that's my life.
If you wanna dance
What once was hard to understand
Is something I've accepted
As a condition to this life
THE TRUTH WILL CHANGE AS SOON AS YOU FEEL ORGANIZED INSIDE
But who am I to give you direction anyway?
Stupid me trying to speak but stuttering
You see for yourself, or you fuck yourself
Ida know nothing no more.
There are times when I feel like it's time
To hold my nose and shut my mouth
(shut your mouth shit-head)
Cause people talk so much shit
You see it on their teeth
When they smile
When they talk
The conversation stinks
I don't talk too loud
(not like I used to)
The more I see the more I think
Experience breaks me down to
A lever that helps me recognize
And see things as they be
I can study what I see
And what It means to me
But who am I to give you direction anyway?
Stupid me trying to speak but stuttering
You see for yourself, or you fuck yourself
Ida know nothing no more.
They never knew that I existed
'Til they saw something they didn't like
Now they try to drag me down
With all their rumours and their words of spite
Though it bums me out a little
It don't matter too much what they say
Cause it's never said to my face
But they keep on talkin' anyway
You respect would be nice
But I don't need it
Disapprove of my life
But I still live it
The lyrics of 30 Foot Fall's song, "Ida Know" express a sense of resilience and acceptance in the face of adversity. The singer asserts that they do get knocked down, but they always get back up and refuse to run away. Despite the challenges and difficulties that they encounter in life, they refuse to hide away, as they have too much to think about. The lyrics then turn towards the idea that life is tough and that we must accept the condition that the truth will change as soon as we feel organized inside. This sentiment is reinforced when the singer asks, "But who am I to give you direction anyway?" and decides that they no longer know anything.
The song then shifts to express the struggles of dealing with people who are hypocritical or insincere. The singer notes that they often feel like it might be best to "hold [their] nose and shut [their] mouth" because people talk so much shit. They describe the stench of bad conversation and how it can be tough to discern truth from falsehood. The singer, however, doesn't give up and continues to try to learn from their experiences so that they can recognize and understand the things they see.
Overall, "Ida Know" is a song about persevering through tough times, accepting the truth for what it is, and being true to oneself. The lyrics suggest that it is essential to remain resilient and be able to recognize the truth, even when it is difficult to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I get knocked down
Life sometimes knocks me down
I get back up
I rise back up to face it
But I'm not gonna run away.
I am not a quitter
I've got too much to think about
I have a lot on my mind
to even try to hide
I cannot bury it
So when my life gets way too big
When life becomes overwhelming
Well fuck it, that's my life.
I'll deal with it
If you wanna dance
If you want to enjoy life
You gotta pay the band
You must face the consequences of your actions
What once was hard to understand
What I once found confusing
Is something I've accepted
I have come to terms with
As a condition to this life
It is part of life
THE TRUTH WILL CHANGE AS SOON AS YOU FEEL ORGANIZED INSIDE
Your perspective changes as you gain maturity
But who am I to give you direction anyway?
I am nobody to guide you
Stupid me trying to speak but stuttering
I may not be articulate
You see for yourself, or you fuck yourself
You should rely on your own judgment
Ida know nothing no more.
I don't have all the answers
There are times when I feel like it's time
Sometimes I think it's better
To hold my nose and shut my mouth
To keep silent
(shut your mouth shit-head)
It's better to not say anything
Cause people talk so much shit
People say a lot of negative things
You see it on their teeth
They can't hide their true nature
When they smile
Even when they pretend to be nice
When they talk
Their words reveal their true colors
The conservation stinks
Their conversation is unpleasant
I don't talk too loud
I don't make my opinions heard
(not like I used to)
I've become less loud
The more I see the more I think
The more I experience, the wiser I get
Experience breaks me down to
Experience teaches me
A lever that helps me recognize
It helps me comprehend
And see things as they be
To view things as they really are
I can study what I see
I can observe and learn
And what It means to me
And understand how it relates to me
They never knew that I existed
They were unaware of me
'Til they saw something they didn't like
Until they found something to criticize
Now they try to drag me down
Now they try to bring me down
With all their rumours and their words of spite
With their malicious rumors and insults
Though it bums me out a little
It upsets me somewhat
It don't matter too much what they say
It doesn't affect me much
Cause it's never said to my face
Because they never say it to my face
But they keep on talkin' anyway
But they continue to gossip
You respect would be nice
Respect would be appreciated
But I don't need it
But I don't depend on it
Disapprove of my life
To disrespect my life
But I still live it
But I still continue to live my life
Contributed by Gabriel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.