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
LoCash
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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he had a helpless 2.5.
And our city was still growing,
and they had no way of knowing
that this place would turn to shit
and they'd have to hand it to their kids.
Enter the 25 year old me
what's to gain
from minimum wage
Productivity!
And I'm still learning to barely survive.
Getting used to scraping by.
So what's it like to not be broke?
Where'd the money go?
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know.
So where'd the money go?
Well don't ask me 'cause I don't know!
But the old regime is living well,
and I'm running out of things to sell out to!
Kid, I hate to have to fuck somebody hard,
or you compromise your spirit,
or you commercialize your art.
And if you only live for cash,
well then you can kiss my ass,
because you are the problem here!
Am I making myself clear?
Am I making myself clear?
So what's it like to not be broke?
Where'd the money go?
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know.
So what's it like to not be broke?
Where'd the money go?
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know.
Where'd the money go?
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know. (x2)
The song "LoCash" by 30 Foot Fall is a commentary on our capitalist society that prioritizes money and success above all else. The lyrics reflect on the struggles of trying to make a living on minimum wage and the frustration of not being able to keep up with those who inherited wealth from the "old regime." The song begins by acknowledging the previous generation's hard work and how they built the city, but now that same city is struggling and failing to provide opportunities for their children. The line "they'd have to hand it to their kids" implies a sense of disappointment and hopelessness.
The first verse leads into the struggles of the younger generation, with the song's narrator referencing their own 25-year-old self who is still trying to make ends meet while getting used to "scraping by." The line "getting used to scraping by" is particularly poignant, reflecting a sense of resignation towards circumstances that seem beyond their control. The chorus repeats the line "where'd the money go?" as a way of voicing the frustration of not being able to make ends meet no matter how hard they work.
The second verse delves into the idea that success and money have become the ultimate goals of society, and that those who prioritize them are part of the problem. The line "you are the problem here" directly calls out those who only live for cash, and the song's narrator dismisses them outright by saying "well then you can kiss my ass." The final lines of the song drive this point home by emphasizing that selling out, compromising one's spirit, or commercializing art is not an option. The repeated line "don't ask me 'cause I don't know" highlights the fact that they are still struggling and do not have the answers to the complex issues that they are facing.
Overall, "LoCash" is a song that offers commentary on the struggle of trying to make ends meet in a society that prioritizes wealth and success. The song's message is one of disillusionment and frustration with capitalism and its effects on the younger generation. It highlights the difficulties of living on minimum wage, and the struggle to keep up with those who have been handed wealth through inheritance. The song calls for a shift in priorities and a rejection of tactics like selling out or compromising one's integrity for monetary gain.
Line by Line Meaning
When my dad was 25,
When my father was 25 years old,
he had a helpless 2.5.
he had a helpless toddler, who was 2 and a half years old.
And our city was still growing,
At that time, our city was rapidly developing,
and they had no way of knowing
but they were not aware,
that this place would turn to shit
that this place would become undesirable,
and they'd have to hand it to their kids.
and they would have to pass it on to their children.
Enter the 25 year old me
Now, I am also 25 years old,
whose eyes still have yet to see
I still haven't fully experienced or understood
what's to gain
what there is to achieve,
from minimum wage
by working a minimum-wage job.
Productivity!
But, I must strive to be productive,
And I'm still learning to barely survive.
even though I'm just barely able to make ends meet,
Getting used to scraping by.
I'm slowly adjusting to living with less.
So what's it like to not be broke?
I wonder what it feels like to not be financially struggling.
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know.
But I can't answer that question because I have no idea.
Well don't ask me 'cause I don't know!
In fact, asking me where the money went won't change that fact.
But the old regime is living well,
The previous generation is doing just fine,
and I'm running out of things to sell out to!
while I'm left with fewer options and more compromises.
Kid, I hate to have to fuck somebody hard,
I don't want to have to manipulate or exploit someone to get by.
or you compromise your spirit,
or lose your integrity
or you commercialize your art.
or have to make your art conform to make more money.
And if you only live for cash,
If maximizing profits is your only goal,
well then you can kiss my ass,
I have no respect for you,
because you are the problem here!
you are a major issue and source of the problem.
Am I making myself clear?
Do you understand my stance on this issue?
Where'd the money go?
Again, where did all the money go?
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know.
I still don't know the answer.
Where'd the money go?
Seriously, where did all the money go?
Don't ask me 'cause I don't know.
I'm sorry but I'm clueless about that.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.