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
Urine Nation
30 Foot Fall Lyrics
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Waiting in line to pee pee
The urinal line seemed to take forever
Then it finally came down to me
I unzipped my tough skins
And pulled out my little wee wee
Some drunk guy said "Hurry up kid!"
But I couldn't spring a leak
I can't pee in front of you
But you can pee in front of me
I can't help it I've got stage fright
I've got urinary anxiety
And so it has been for fifteen years
And I can't seem to shake my pee pee fears
I've gotta have a lock on the bathroom door
Before I can make the water fall on the floor
Can't wait for the moment in the shower
Hot water on my chest full power
Laugh as the lemonade hits the porcelain
I can't pee in front of you
But you can pee in front of me
I can't help it I've got stage fright
I've got urinary anxiety
I'm getting better at breaking boundaries
I'm learning to let myself be free
But whether I want this war or not
We'll just have to wait and see
When I can whip it out anywhere
Whether or not anybody's there
When I can just relax and pee
Then I can declare victory
I'm on a mission
I don't need no permission
I can pee in front of you
And you can pee in front of me
I ain't got no more stage fright
No urinary anxiety
The song “Urine Nation” by 30 Foot Fall is a humorous yet relatable track about stage fright when it comes to urinating in public. The opening lyrics set the scene of a young boy waiting in line to use the bathroom at the Astro Dome, only to feel pressured by the others around him to hurry up while he struggles to urinate due to the anxiety he experiences. This sets the theme of the song, with subsequent lyrics detailing the singer's ongoing struggle with “urinary anxiety”, which has been going on for fifteen years, and how he fantasizes about finally being able to urinate freely without any anxiety.
The chorus of the song – “I can’t pee in front of you, but you can pee in front of me / I can’t help it, I’ve got stage fright, I’ve got urinary anxiety” – serves as a catchy hook that emphasizes the singer's anxieties. He desires the freedom to be able to relax and urinate in a public setting without worry, but it seems to be out of his control. He knows he needs to work to overcome his anxieties and break down his boundaries, but it’s a strenuous, ongoing effort.
The bridge of the song highlights the singer's newfound determination to overcome his urinary anxiety. He declares his mission to be able to urinate freely without permission or anxiety, and how he won't stop until he has achieved this goal. The humorous, yet relatable nature of the song is sure to resonate well with those who have experienced similar anxieties in public settings.
Line by Line Meaning
I was 8 years old at the Astro Dome
The memory I'm about to share happened at a specific place and time - when I was 8 years old at the Astro Dome.
Waiting in line to pee pee
I was standing in line to use the restroom.
The urinal line seemed to take forever
The wait in line to use the urinal felt very long.
Then it finally came down to me
After waiting in line for a while, it was finally my turn to use the urinal.
I unzipped my tough skins
I unzipped my pants (which were made of tough fabric called 'tough skins') in order to use the urinal.
And pulled out my little wee wee
I took out my penis in order to urinate.
Some drunk guy said 'Hurry up kid!'
A man who was intoxicated told me to hurry up and finish using the urinal.
But I couldn't spring a leak
However, I was unable to urinate despite trying.
I can't pee in front of you
I have difficulty urinating when others are present in the same restroom.
But you can pee in front of me
Others do not seem to have difficulty urinating when I am present in the same restroom.
I can't help it I've got stage fright
This difficulty urinating in the presence of others is due to a condition called 'stage fright' or anxiety.
And so it has been for fifteen years
I have had this difficulty urinating in the presence of others for 15 years now.
And I can't seem to shake my pee pee fears
Despite attempts to overcome this difficulty, I still experience anxiety when trying to urinate in front of others.
I've gotta have a lock on the bathroom door
In order to be able to urinate, I need to have privacy - which means I need to be able to lock the bathroom door.
Before I can make the water fall on the floor
Only when I have privacy can I urinate normally.
Can't wait for the moment in the shower
I look forward to being able to urinate normally, which will hopefully happen when I am in the shower.
Hot water on my chest full power
The sensation of hot water hitting my body when showering will hopefully allow me to urinate normally.
Laugh as the lemonade hits the porcelain
I will be relieved and happy when I am finally able to urinate normally.
I'm getting better at breaking boundaries
I am making progress in overcoming my condition of urinary anxiety and difficulty urinating in the presence of others.
I'm learning to let myself be free
I am learning to let go of my anxiety and be able to urinate normally in front of others.
But whether I want this war or not
Despite my best efforts, overcoming urinary anxiety is a struggle and may take some time.
We'll just have to wait and see
I am not sure when or if I will be able to overcome urinary anxiety, but I am trying and hopeful.
When I can whip it out anywhere
When I am finally able to urinate normally in any setting (with others present),
Whether or not anybody's there
even if no one else is present in the restroom,
When I can just relax and pee
and when I can simply relax and urinate without experiencing anxiety,
Then I can declare victory
that will be a victory for me in overcoming urinary anxiety.
I'm on a mission
I am determined to overcome urinary anxiety and be able to urinate normally.
I don't need no permission
I do not require anyone's permission to overcome urinary anxiety and seek treatment or help.
I can pee in front of you
I am finally able to overcome my urinary anxiety and urinate normally in front of others.
And you can pee in front of me
Others will also be able to urinate normally in front of me without any problems.
I ain't got no more stage fright
I have finally overcome urinary anxiety and am no longer experiencing 'stage fright' when trying to urinate in front of others.
No urinary anxiety
'Urinary anxiety', or the anxiety and difficulty urinating in front of others, is no longer a problem for me.
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