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
Kirk Cameron Sings The Blues
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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But I've got growing pains again.
It's not that physical this time, I know.
It's something from within,
It hurts to think about the friends and family
I had to leave behind,
When my undeveloped body
Got stuck with an older mind.
When my play time got cut short,
Just like everybody else's did,
I had to leave that kid behind,
And suffer this extended adolescence.
I'm at the age where society says I should be a man,
But I don't think I can, don't wanna be a man.
I can't ignore the fact the more I see the less I understand,
I guess I should have a plan, I don't wanna be a man.
So now my soul is duct taped to this body
Whose life will someday end.
I've found a limited amount of answers,
But the questions never end.
And my ineptitude is starting to show,
The pain continues to grow
As I trip over my words again and again and again and again and again
But I'm determined not to settle for the mess
That sorrows me, hate and fear and all the rest
Will still go on but without me!
I don't wanna be a man, I don't wanna be a man!
So many things I'm supposed to be,
But they've got nothing to do with me!
I don't wanna be a man!
I don't wanna be a man!
I don't wanna be a man!
The lyrics of "Kirk Cameron Sings The Blues" by 30 Foot Fall speak to the feeling of being stuck in an extended adolescence, where one has physically matured but still feels unresolved emotional traumas and confusion about their place in the world. The opening lines, "Well I know I'm past that age, but I've got growing pains again," indicate a sense of frustration and discomfort with one's emotional development. This discomfort is described as "something from within," suggesting that the root of the problem is not external or physical, but rather internal and emotional.
The second stanza discusses the feeling of having to leave behind childhood and the carefree happiness that comes with it. The singer notes that "my play time got cut short, just like everybody else's did," suggesting a longing for the simplicity and innocence of childhood. However, the singer is aware that they cannot go back in time, and must instead deal with the pain and confusion of growing up.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't wanna be a man" several times. This could be seen as a rejection of societal expectations of what it means to be a man, including things like toughness, emotional stoicism, and an unwillingness to show vulnerability. The singer seems to be saying that they don't want to feel pressured to conform to these expectations, and instead want to be able to explore and express their emotions freely.
Overall, "Kirk Cameron Sings The Blues" is a powerful song about the difficulties of growing up, and the conflicts between societal expectations and individual desires. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling stuck between childhood and adulthood, and the pain and confusion that can come with that.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I know I'm past that age,
I'm getting older, but I'm still experiencing the same growing pains as before.
But I've got growing pains again.
I'm struggling with internal pain and uncertainty.
It's not that physical this time, I know.
The pain is not related to my physical development.
It's something from within,
It's an internal struggle and emotional pain.
It hurts to think about the friends and family
Thinking about the people I had to leave behind hurts me deeply.
I had to leave behind,
I had to grow up and face reality, leaving behind the carefree times of childhood.
When my undeveloped body
When my body was still developing and changing.
Got stuck with an older mind.
But my mind and emotions matured beyond my physical age.
When my play time got cut short,
I had to stop enjoying the carefree days of my childhood.
Just like everybody else's did,
I had to face reality, just like everyone else.
And suffer this extended adolescence.
I'm still struggling through a prolonged period of growing up and finding myself.
I'm at the age where society says I should be a man,
I'm at the age where society expects me to take on adult responsibilities.
But I don't think I can, don't wanna be a man.
But I don't feel ready or willing to take on those responsibilities.
I can't ignore the fact the more I see the less I understand,
The more I learn about the world, the less I feel like I know.
I guess I should have a plan, I don't wanna be a man.
I feel pressure to have a plan for my future, but I don't want to conform to societal expectations.
So now my soul is duct taped to this body
I feel trapped in my physical body.
Whose life will someday end.
I'm aware of my mortality.
I've found a limited amount of answers,
I've discovered some answers to my internal struggles, but they are limited.
But the questions never end.
I still have endless questions and uncertainties.
And my ineptitude is starting to show,
My lack of skill and ability is becoming apparent.
The pain continues to grow
The emotional pain and uncertainty is becoming more intense.
As I trip over my words again and again and again and again and again
I struggle to express myself and communicate my thoughts.
But I'm determined not to settle for the mess
Despite my struggles, I refuse to give up.
That sorrows me, hate and fear and all the rest
The pain, hate, and fear I experience bring me sorrow.
Will still go on but without me!
Life will go on without me, and that thought is both scary and liberating.
So many things I'm supposed to be,
Society has many expectations of me.
But they've got nothing to do with me!
Those expectations have nothing to do with who I truly am.
I don't wanna be a man!
I don't want to conform to society's expectations of me.
I don't wanna be a man!
I refuse to be defined by gender and societal expectations of masculinity.
I don't wanna be a man!
I want to find my own path and live life on my own terms.
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Nicolas Bonati
i've been listening to this band for more than 12 years, and every year this songs makes more senses to me
John Ramsay
yeah, I think their first 2 albums were more "punk" but this is their best work yet, especially Butch's songwriting. really hit his mark here
matrich2010
Great song!
Jasper
never heard of them til I saw them open for Diesel boy in '98. and I was hooked.
mike A.
rest in peace chris!
Drew Casalino
Saw them at Fitz every Christmas for years