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
Opposite Day
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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about all the phone numbers I keep dialin'
to tell everyone I hate that I love you.
You'll shrug and you'll smile when you hear the good news
about how I'd love to walk in your shoes.
Look me right in the eye and tell me that you love me too.
for 24 hours I'll eat my own shit,
pretend like I'm Jesus so we can all be friends...
Because it's Opposite Day, oh yeah
and tomorrow I might hate you,
and probably the next day too.
It's Opposite Day, and I love you.
It's Opposite Day and Metallica's new stuff
is so much better than Master of Puppets,
and I don't need a shower cause I don't stink.
It's Opposite Day and I'm eating a big steak
and washing it down with a frosty milkshake.
I truly believe that all cows have to die, cows, die.
It's Opposite Day that's why, oh, why.
And tomorrow I'll eat tofu,
and probably the next day too.
It's Opposite Day so fuck tofu.
You know, I'm really glad I quit school for this, because you guys are
all so intelligent. Of course, I never masturbate in the back of the van
on tour. You know, I'm a way better bass player than most people.
You know it's really great playing in a band with you guys, seriously.
It's Opposite Day!
It's dark outside!
It's Opposite Day!
I really like you guys!
It's Opposite Day!
'cause you're so smart!
It's Opposite Day!
You're a work of art!
It's Opposite Day!
Your breath smells great!
It's Opposite Day!
I never masturbate!
It's Opposite Day!
I wanna be like you!
It's Opposite Day!
and I love you!
In 30 Foot Fall's song Opposite Day, the singer declares that it is Opposite Day, a day when everything is the opposite of what it usually is. He expresses his love for the person he hates and even expresses admiration for Metallica's new music, which he thinks is better than their classic album Master of Puppets. The song takes on a sarcastic tone as the singer declares that he will eat his own feces for 24 hours and pretend to be Jesus so everyone can be friends. He also declares that he loves eating meat and drinking milkshakes, but wants all cows to die. The song ends with the singer expressing his love for his bandmates and admiring their intelligence, despite quitting school.
The song seems to be satirical and poking fun at the concept of Opposite Day. It shows the absurdity of trying to act contrary to one's beliefs and preferences just because it's Opposite Day. Additionally, it highlights the futility of pretending to be someone you're not or doing things that go against your morality or ethical standards just to fit in or gain acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Opposite Day and that's why I'm smilin'
I'm not really happy, I'm just pretending to be the opposite of how I actually feel
about all the phone numbers I keep dialin'
I'm calling people I hate to tell them that I love you, even though I don't really mean it.
to tell everyone I hate that I love you.
I'm using this opposite day as an excuse to express my feelings for you to people I actually don't like.
You'll shrug and you'll smile when you hear the good news
You won't care that I love you, and you'll just brush it off.
about how I'd love to walk in your shoes.
I'm pretending I would love to be you, but in reality, I'm just not satisfied with my own life.
Look me right in the eye and tell me that you love me too.
I'm challenging you to lie to me and say you love me, even though you don't.
There are letters to write and places to visit,
I have things to do, but I'm wasting my time pretending it's opposite day.
for 24 hours I'll eat my own shit,
I'm willing to do gross, unpleasant things just because it's opposite day.
pretend like I'm Jesus so we can all be friends...
I'm willing to put myself in risky or controversial positions in order to make friends.
Because it's Opposite Day, oh yeah
I'm justifying all of my actions by claiming it's opposite day.
and tomorrow I might hate you,
I will probably hate you tomorrow, despite claiming to love you today.
and probably the next day too.
This pattern of loving and hating you is likely to continue beyond tomorrow.
It's Opposite Day, and I love you.
The fact that it's opposite day is the only reason I'm claiming to love you right now.
It's Opposite Day and Metallica's new stuff
I'm pretending to like bad music just because it's opposite day.
is so much better than Master of Puppets,
I'm claiming that new Metallica is better than the old Metallica, even though I don't really believe it.
and I don't need a shower cause I don't stink.
I'm lying to myself about my hygiene standards, just because it's opposite day.
It's Opposite Day and I'm eating a big steak
I'm pretending to like meat even though I actually don't.
and washing it down with a frosty milkshake.
I'm pretending to enjoy meat and dairy, even though I'm secretly against it.
I truly believe that all cows have to die, cows, die.
I'm saying the opposite of what I actually believe, just because it's opposite day.
It's Opposite Day that's why, oh, why.
I'm justifying all of my actions by claiming it's opposite day.
And tomorrow I'll eat tofu,
I will probably eat something I don't like tomorrow, just because it's opposite day.
and probably the next day too.
This pattern of eating things I don't like is likely to continue beyond tomorrow.
It's Opposite Day so fuck tofu.
I'm pretending to hate tofu, even though I actually like it.
You know, I'm really glad I quit school for this, because you guys are all so intelligent.
I'm using sarcasm to insult my bandmates.
Of course, I never masturbate in the back of the van on tour.
I'm pretending to be innocent and pure, even though I'm actually not.
You know, I'm a way better bass player than most people.
I'm bragging about my skills, even though I might not actually be that good.
You know it's really great playing in a band with you guys, seriously.
I'm pretending to be sincere and show appreciation for my bandmates, even though I secretly dislike them.
It's Opposite Day!
I'm using the concept of opposite day to justify my unusual or controversial behavior.
It's dark outside!
I'm stating the obvious, just because it's opposite day.
I really like you guys!
I'm pretending to have positive feelings towards my bandmates, even though I don't really like them.
'cause you're so smart!
I'm using sarcasm to insult my bandmates.
You're a work of art!
I'm using flattery and exaggerated compliments, just because it's opposite day.
Your breath smells great!
I'm using sarcasm to insult or annoy my bandmates.
I wanna be like you!
I'm pretending to admire my bandmates, even though I secretly dislike them.
and I love you!
I'm pretending to love my bandmates, just because it's opposite day.
Contributed by Hailey S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.