Punk rock band 30footFALL went through frequent lineup changes before settl… Read Full Bio ↴Punk rock band 30footFALL went through frequent lineup changes before settling down to its current lineup of singer Butch, drummer Brian, bassist Rubio, and guitarist Jason. Initially the band consisted of vocalist Billy, bassist Jeff, guitarist Tony Avitia, and Rubio on drums. Rubio — the one constant from the start — stayed, while the singer and guitarist went on to work with the band I-45. By the band’s second gig, Billy was out and Butch was in as vocalist. Bassist Jeff lasted slightly longer, but after three gigs he was a goner and Mitch stepped in to take over his duties. With this interim lineup, 30footFALL put together a pair of cassettes, which were released by Broken Note Records. The lineup was in for another shake up, however, when bassist Mitch wed and left the Houston area to settle in New Mexico. With the band in need of a new bass player, Rubio gave up his spot on the drums to fill the position. The former drummer for the Houston band Fortress, Damon, came on board next.

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.

The Happy Song
30footFALL Lyrics

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I'm happy being me, are you happy being you?
If you live your life for someone else, you've got alot to lose
Personal identity is something I hold dear
Won't bow to insecurity, I will not live in fear

I'm happy with myself, yeah man, I feel alright
And we can disagree but we don't have to fight
I'm happy with myself, yeah man, I feel alright

And we can disagree but we don't have to fight.

And if you're just so hardcore that you can't take a joke
Then my advice is to lighten up, don't give yourself a stroke
But if making something out of nothing is what you wanna do
Then you can have the headaches... and fuck you

I'm happy with myself, and man, I feel alright
And we can disagree but we don't have to fight
I'm happy with myself hey man, is that alright?
And who told you that you do everything right?

Do what you wanna do to make a better day
Do what you wanna do to find a better way
Do what you wanna do I hope you'll be fine
Do something for yourself while you still have the time.

I'm happy with myself, and man, I feel alright
And we can disagree but we don't have to fight

I'm happy with myself hey man, is that alright?
And we can disagree but we don't have to fight

Overall Meaning

The song "The Happy Song" by 30footFALL is an upbeat and positive tune that is all about the importance of personal identity and being happy with oneself. The lyrics assert that it is crucial to live life on your own terms and to embrace your unique persona rather than living for someone else's expectations, as that can lead to losing oneself in the process. The singer encourages listeners not to bow down to insecurity or live in fear, and to find happiness in being true to oneself.

The song emphasizes that disagreements with others do not have to result in fights, and that humor and levity can prevent serious conflict. The singer argues that it is crucial to not take oneself too seriously and not make mountains out of molehills, advising listeners not to be so rigid in their thinking that they cannot take a joke. The song concludes with an empowering message, urging listeners to take positive action in their lives while they still have the opportunity, emphasizing that personal independence and identity are central to personal fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm happy being me, are you happy being you?
I value my personal identity and being true to myself, are you also content with who you are?

If you live your life for someone else, you've got alot to lose
Sacrificing your true self to appease others will result in losing your identity and happiness.

Personal identity is something I hold dear
Being true to oneself is a value that I give utmost importance.

Won't bow to insecurity, I will not live in fear
I refuse to let my life be dictated by my insecurities and fears.

And if you're just so hardcore that you can't take a joke
If you take everything too seriously, then you should learn to loosen up and take a joke.

Then my advice is to lighten up, don't give yourself a stroke
My suggestion would be to not take everything so seriously as it may lead to stress and health issues.

But if making something out of nothing is what you wanna do
If you want to create drama and fuss over something insignificant, go ahead.

Then you can have the headaches... and fuck you
You can deal with the consequences of your own actions and I don't care about your drama.

Do what you wanna do to make a better day
Make choices that will bring joy and positivity to your day.

Do what you wanna do to find a better way
Take actions that will lead to your own betterment and progress.

Do what you wanna do I hope you'll be fine
Follow your dreams and aspirations, and I hope it leads to happiness and fulfillment.

Do something for yourself while you still have the time.
Make self-care and self-love a priority while you still have the opportunity to do so.

And who told you that you do everything right?
Nobody is perfect and everyone makes mistakes, so who gave you the notion that you are flawless?

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