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
People are stupid
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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Frustrated by the games that people play
Confused by what the t.v says I need
Lost in space and ugly too
people act like they've been sniffing glue
Never questioning the things that they believe
just look at all the people that cannot cope
I've got something I want to say to them
There's a lot of stuff that I can do
That doesn't mean I have to impose on you
If you take offense to common sense
That's your problem
I can do what I want
Listern to some Slayer and play nintendo all night long
Racism sucks and so do you
If you hate somebody cause they're not like you
And that goes for homophobia, zenophobia, and classism too
I can sit around and masturbate
have different coloured friends that I don't hate
It doesn't matter if you don't approve
I can stick my finger up my nose
Never take a bath or change my clothes
And my underarms can ruin someone's day
I can ride a float in the gay parade
Terrorize the christian right for a day
And Sing "homophobes are just pissed 'cause they can't get laid"
I can do what I want
Go to school and read the necronomicon
I can do what I want
The lyrics of People Are Stupid by 30 Foot Fall essentially talk about the frustrations the singer has with the people around them who seem to lack common sense and critical thinking skills. The opening lines, “I'm surrounded by Idiots everyday/Frustrated by the games that people play/Confused by what the t.v says I need,” convey the singer’s disappointment with the people and their blind adherence to what they hear on the television without questioning its validity.
The lyrics take a sharp turn, mocking the idea of freedom of choice that the people seem to harp on. The lines “Freedom of choice must be a joke/just look at all the people that cannot cope” suggest that while they like to talk about their freedom of choice, they are not really capable of making the right choices. The lyrics then proceed to criticize racism, homophobia, and classism, which are all major societal issues that plague us to date.
In the second half of the song, the singer talks about their personal choices and how they do not feel the need to conform to the society’s norms. They sing, “I can sit around and masturbate/have different coloured friends that I don't hate/It doesn't matter if you don't approve.” These lyrics seem to be a direct message to the people who judge others and want them to conform to their definition of normal. The song ends with the line “I can do what I want,” which is a testament to individual freedom and choice.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm surrounded by Idiots everyday
Everyday, I feel like I'm surrounded by foolish people who just don't understand what's going on.
Frustrated by the games that people play
It's frustrating to see people playing games with each other and not being honest or straight-forward about what they want or need.
Confused by what the t.v says I need
The messages that I get from TV about what I need are often confusing and don't reflect my true desires or values.
Lost in space and ugly too
I feel like I'm just floating around in space with no real direction or sense of purpose, and on top of that, I don't feel very attractive either.
people act like they've been sniffing glue
Sometimes people act really weird and illogical, as if they've been inhaling glue or some other strange substance.
Never questioning the things that they believe
Many people don't ever question their beliefs or ideas, even if they may not be based in reality or fact.
Freedom of choice must be a joke
Sometimes it feels like the idea of freedom of choice is just a joke, because so many people actually lack the ability to make meaningful choices for themselves.
just look at all the people that cannot cope
It's easy to see that there are many people who are struggling to cope with difficult situations and make good decisions for themselves.
I've got something I want to say to them
I have a message that I want to share with these people, something that could help them understand themselves and their situations better.
There's a lot of stuff that I can do
I have a lot of freedom and choices available to me, and I don't need to impose my choices on others if they don't want to be a part of them.
That doesn't mean I have to impose on you
I don't feel the need to force my ideas or actions on other people who don't consent to them.
If you take offense to common sense
If you're offended by my reasonable and logical actions, then that's your problem, not mine.
That's your problem
I'm not responsible for your feelings or reactions, especially if they're unreasonable or unjustified.
Listern to some Slayer and play nintendo all night long
I enjoy listening to Slayer and playing Nintendo games all night long, and that's my choice to make without anyone else's interference.
Racism sucks and so do you
Racism is terrible and wrong, and if you're someone who holds racist beliefs, then you're not a good person either.
If you hate somebody cause they're not like you
If you hate someone just because they're different from you, then that's a terrible thing to do and it shows a lack of empathy and compassion.
And that goes for homophobia, zenophobia, and classism too
The same applies to other forms of discrimination like homophobia, xenophobia, and classism where people are unfairly judged or labeled based on their identity or background.
I can sit around and masturbate
I have the freedom to do what I want with my own body, including things that some people may find taboo or socially unacceptable.
have different coloured friends that I don't hate
I have friends who are different from me in terms of race, ethnicity, or other factors, and I don't hate them for it.
It doesn't matter if you don't approve
I don't need your approval or acceptance for my personal choices, as long as I'm not hurting anyone else in the process.
I can stick my finger up my nose
I have the freedom to engage in behaviors that might be seen as gross or inappropriate without fear of judgment or ridicule from others.
Never take a bath or change my clothes
I can choose to maintain my personal hygiene (or not) in a way that suits my own preferences without having to conform to societal norms or expectations.
And my underarms can ruin someone's day
My body odor might offend or bother other people, but that's not my problem if I choose not to wear deodorant or bathe regularly.
I can ride a float in the gay parade
I have the freedom to participate in events and activities that promote LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity, without fear of harassment or discrimination from others.
Terrorize the christian right for a day
I can engage in provocative or even offensive behavior towards religious groups or organizations that I disagree with, as a way of expressing my dissent or disapproval.
And Sing "homophobes are just pissed 'cause they can't get laid"
I can make fun of homophobes or people who are intolerant of LGBTQ+ people by singing a provocative or offensive song without fear of retribution.
Go to school and read the necronomicon
I have the freedom to pursue my own interests and passions, even if they're unconventional or unpopular, like reading a book about horror and the occult in school.
I can do what I want
Ultimately, I have the freedom to make my own choices and live my life on my own terms, without being constrained by the expectations or opinions of others.
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.