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
Plastic
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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With their stupid bondage belts
And the girls accessorize
With lots of little spikes and neat hair dyes
It's a whole subculture easy to commercialize
"The Revolution" wont come
Cause everybody's dumb
Drunk, fucked up on drugs-look at what it's come to:,
Short sighted, opinionated, gullible boys and girls!
This music's only rock-n-roll
Wont change the world or save your soul
Uniform Identity?
This trademark rebellion's not for me
Will there ever be a time when time doesn't matter
When a lack of money means your dreams aren't shattered
When chemicals don't take the edge off of life
And confidence keeps you whole inside
Can we ever look forward to not being bored
To not being scared to open closed doors
To love without holding anything back
To trust and share and stay intact?
Give me love don't give me hate
I'll stay aware and not sedate
Addicted to my sleepyhead
When it's time to wake up
I'll stay in bed
You can sell your soul for rock and roll
Turn off your brain
wait to grow old
Get a good job
How much plastic can you buy?
I dunno but here we go
Freedom is the easiest thing to lose
How many options can you choose?
From the choices they've already made for you?
Addicted to a sleepyhead
Some of us will sleep until we're dead
Trade in one uniform to wear another
That smothers you but never keeps you covered
Freedom is the easiest thing to lose
How many options can you choose?
From the choices they've already made for you?
The song "Plastic" by 30 Foot Fall resonates with the punk culture and speaks of the issues prevalent in the world today. The lyrics highlight the shallowness of the modern subculture, which is easy to commercialize. The so-called revolution that everyone longs for hasn't come yet, and according to the song, that's because everyone is dumb, drunk, or high on drugs. The song speaks of the gullibility of the people and also attacks the fake sense of rebellion born out of the rock and roll music culture. "This trademark rebellion's not for me," says the lyrics.
The song also questions the current lifestyle that people lead. From chemical addictions to the fear of trying new things, the song cuts deep on the issues that we are all struggling with. The lyrics speak of the importance of self-awareness and taking control of one's life. The chorus emphasizes the need for love and awareness in life and ridicules the idea of trading it for plastic things.
At the core, the song tries to bring home the idea of freedom and the importance of making your own choices. The song speaks of the danger of losing your freedom and being confined to choices made by others. In the end, the main take away from the song is the importance of being yourself, free of any external influences, and making your own way in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look into the eyes of the tough punk guys
When I observe the intense gaze of the punk men
With their stupid bondage belts
Wearing silly strapped belts on their trousers
And the girls accessorize
Girls equip themselves with fashion accessories
With lots of little spikes and neat hair dyes
Decorating with small sharp objects and vibrant hair colors
It's a whole subculture easy to commercialize
A complete way of life can be effortlessly marketed
"The Revolution" wont come
A significant change will not occur
Cause everybody's dumb
It is because every individual is foolish
Drunk, fucked up on drugs-look at what it's come to:,
Intoxicated, high on drugs, this is what we've arrived at
Tiny microcosm of a big stupid world
A small-scale representation of a foolish larger world
Short sighted, opinionated, gullible boys and girls!
Nearsighted, opinionated, and easily-deceived young people!
This music's only rock-n-roll
This song is just rock-n-roll music
Wont change the world or save your soul
Won't make a difference in the world or rescue your spirit
Uniform Identity?
Is this conformity necessary?
This trademark rebellion's not for me
This type of brand-name rebellion is not for me
Will there ever be a time when time doesn't matter
Will there come a moment when time is irrelevant?
When a lack of money means your dreams aren't shattered
When the absence of funds doesn't destroy your aspirations
When chemicals don't take the edge off of life
When chemicals don't dull the sharp edges of life
And confidence keeps you whole inside
And self-assurance keeps you together on the inside
Can we ever look forward to not being bored
Can we imagine a future without boredom?
To not being scared to open closed doors
Not being afraid to open closed doors
To love without holding anything back
To love without reservation
To trust and share and stay intact?
To trust, exchange, and remain whole?
Give me love don't give me hate
Offer me love, not hate
I'll stay aware and not sedate
I'll remain alert and unmedicated
Addicted to my sleepyhead
Addicted to sleeping
When it's time to wake up
When it's time to be alert
I'll stay in bed
I'll continue sleeping
You can sell your soul for rock and roll
You can trade your soul for rock music
Turn off your brain
Shut down your mind
wait to grow old
Wait to become old
Get a good job
Acquire a decent occupation
How much plastic can you buy?
How much synthetic substances can one purchase?
I dunno but here we go
I don't know but let's begin
Freedom is the easiest thing to lose
Freedom is simple to surrender
How many options can you choose?
How many choices do you have?
From the choices they've already made for you?
From the choices already determined for you?
Some of us will sleep until we're dead
Some of us will slumber eternally
Trade in one uniform to wear another
Exchange one regular ensemble for a different one
That smothers you but never keeps you covered
That suffocates you but never fully protects you
Contributed by Parker F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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