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
Subhumanitarian Homewrecked Blues
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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From the indifference and selfishness
And carelessness and irresponsibility
These are the downfalls of human nature
And I just want to break free
And I'm wondering where to start
And we all think we're so smart
But I'm still here and you're still here
And though I've and I've tried and I hope it all turns out good
It didn't turn out like I thought it would
Sometimes I don't know what to say
But I still won't turn away
Sometimes I wish I could look it in the face
But this ignorance is not confined
It's all over the place
It's inside me,and its inside you
I never do the things I say I'm gonna do
Sometimes my fear just runs my life
And all I want is some place to hide
But as long as you and me are here
We can change a little part of our world
If we can't make it better
At least we won't make it worse
It didn't turn out like I thought it should
But I still won't turn away
Sometimes I don't know what to think
Sometimes I don't know what to say
But I still won't turn away
The lyrics of 30 Foot Fall’s Subhumanitarian Homewrecked Blues delve into the flaws of human nature and the desire to break free from it. The opening lines express a sense of frustration towards the indifference, selfishness, carelessness, and irresponsibility that plague humanity. However, the singer is unwilling to turn away from these issues and wishes to find a way to make a difference, even if they don’t know where to start. The lyrics acknowledge the common belief that humans think they’re smart, but the reality is that no one has yet to change the world. Despite the singer’s efforts, things haven’t turned out as they expected, but they refuse to give up.
The second verse touches on the idea of self-reflection and the realization that the ignorance and fear they see in the world are also present within themselves. The singer admits to not following through on their promises and allowing their fear to control their life. They still desire a place to hide but emphasize the importance of taking action with others to make even a small change in the world. While they may not be able to make things better, they refuse to contribute to the problem.
The overall message of the song is that small actions can make a difference, and it’s essential to continue trying despite setbacks and imperfections. The lyrics are a reminder that the flaws of human nature are not something that can be ignored, and change begins within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't turn away
I won't ignore the harsh realities of human nature.
From the indifference and selfishness
Ignoring and being self-centered are common human traits that we must confront.
And carelessness and irresponsibility
Being careless and irresponsible are weaknesses that we must acknowledge.
These are the downfalls of human nature
These are the negative characteristics of humans that need to be addressed.
And I just want to break free
I aspire to escape these human shortcomings and make a difference.
And I'm wondering where to start
I'm currently uncertain about how to begin.
And we all think we're so smart
Most people possess an over-inflated sense of intelligence.
But I'm still here and you're still here
Despite the challenges, we still exist and can make a difference.
And neither one of us has changed the world
We have yet to take any tangible steps to make significant changes.
And though I've and I've tried and I hope it all turns out good
I have put forth effort, and I want it all to work out positively.
It didn't turn out like I thought it would
Despite my efforts, the results were not as I planned.
Sometimes I don't know what to say
Occasionally, I am at a loss for words.
But I still won't turn away
Regardless, I refuse to ignore the issues that need addressing.
Sometimes I wish I could look it in the face
I wish that I could confront the problem head-on.
But this ignorance is not confined
However, ignorance is not limited to just me; it's a widespread issue.
It's all over the place
Ignorance can be found anywhere and everywhere.
It's inside me, and it's inside you
It's not just external; we also hold ignorance within ourselves.
I never do the things I say I'm gonna do
I often fail to follow through on my commitments.
Sometimes my fear just runs my life
My fear sometimes paralyzes me and limits my progress.
And all I want is some place to hide
At times, I desire a safe haven where I can escape the harsh realities of life.
But as long as you and me are here
However, as long as we are alive, we have an opportunity to make an impact.
We can change a little part of our world
We can influence a small part of our world, and that still makes a difference.
If we can't make it better
If we cannot improve our world, we must at least not make it worse.
It didn't turn out like I thought it should
Like earlier, my efforts didn't produce the desired result.
But I still won't turn away
I remain committed to making an impact and not giving up despite the setbacks.
Sometimes I don't know what to think
Sometimes, uncertainty creeps in, and it becomes tough to rationalize things.
Sometimes I don't know what to say
Sometimes, I cannot find the right words to convey my thoughts.
But I still won't turn away
Even so, I refuse to ignore the problem and will persist in my efforts to impact the world positively.
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