Facts about 3 Feet Smaller:
- http://www.3feetsmaller.com, http://www.myspace.com/3feetsmaller
- Found 2000 in Vienna, Austria
- August 2001: sensational gig at 2 Days A Week Festival, 3 Feet Smaller were voted as the best Austrian Act of the festival and reached Number 9 in the overall election (ahead of Run DMC and others).
- October 01: 3FS played as the only Austrian Act at the A2A - Music Fair Amsterdam.
- "Damn, we need a title for this song": 3 weeks in the http://fm4.orf.at [Austrian Radio] TOP Ten.
- Their Single One Night Stand gained international recognition and received first place in the http://www.toxic.fm Charts [Swiss Radio Station] for several weeks.
- 3FS Singer Marcus sings at a Papa Roach concert in Vienna (12/02) their Hit "Broken
Home" with PR-Singer Jacoby!
- Jun04: "Let It Out" is on heavy rotation as video [GOTV] and audiotrack [FM4]
- 70 concerts yearly on the 3FS schedule, including:
* FM4 Frequency Festival Austria (3 times!)
* 2 Days A Week Festival (Wiesen, A)
* Forestglade Festival (Wiesen, A)
* Headliner Tour in Austria with an average of 300 visitors
* Supportshows with Donots, Flogging Molly, Propaghandi and The Offspring in Aut/Ger/Ita/Sui
* Fall 2004: Sold-Out Acoustic-Tour in Austria
- Nominated for Amadeus FM4 Alternative Award 2005
- Winter 2004: Nationwide TV-Spot for A1-Telekom
- April 2005: 3rd Strike Japan release and video-airplay with "Reason Unknown" on MTV-Japan
Punk?
3 Feet Smaller Lyrics
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with 15 new tracks
We are still arrogant and drunk
You like to tell us
That we're no punkfellas
Did we ever say we are?
ahm yeah
Here we go
we're just playing shows for the dough
We're drug addicted but not addictive
Here we go
we're just playing shows for the dough
Cocky by nature we're haere to capture
We're not sexist
Hey bitch, back to kitchen
Oh, what a subtle irony
But some of you don't get it
You are pathetic
We say and do whatever we want
So, fuck you
Here we go
we're just playing shows for the dough
We're drug addicted but not addictive
Here we go
we're just playing shows for the dough
We got no mohawk, we're not punkrock
We just suck, so what
My english's not bad, mine are perfect
All of my lines rhyme
Wanna get a date with fran fine
We're only here to entertain
You think "not these bitches again"
Keep saying that you really hate us
That just promotes us more and more
Here we go
we're just playing shows for the dough
We're drug addicted but not addictive
Here we go
we're just playing shows for the dough
Cocky by nature we're here to capture
Here we go
Not doing this shit for you
We just play music cause we love it
Here we go
An autography costs 10€
Assholes by nature, so what
The lyrics of the song "Punk" by 3 Feet Smaller sheds some light on the stereotypes associated with punk rockers. The song starts by acknowledging that the band is back with 15 new tracks and that they are still arrogant and drunk. The band then responds to the criticism that they are not "punkfellas" by sarcastically asking if they ever said they were, indicating that they don't care if they don't fit that stereotype. They go on to say that they are just playing shows for the money and are drug addicts but not addictive, perhaps indicating that they enjoy the lifestyle associated with being a rockstar, but they are not going to let it harm them.
The band also touches on sexism by saying "We're not sexist, Hey bitch, back to kitchen, Oh, what a subtle irony". The band's use of irony shows that they are not being serious and are instead trying to highlight how ridiculous and outdated such attitudes are. Another theme of the song is how they do not care what others think about them; they will say and do whatever they want. The band concludes by saying that they play music because they love it, not for their fans, and that an autograph costs 10€. The band's message is clear: they do not fit the stereotype of punk rockers, nor do they care about it.
Line by Line Meaning
The Assholes are back
The band is back and ready to perform again
with 15 new tracks
The band has new songs to play at their shows
We are still arrogant and drunk
The band is still full of themselves and often drinks excessively
You like to tell us
The band is addressing their critics who often comment on their behavior and music
That we're no punkfellas
Critics often argue that the band does not fit the mold of traditional punk rockers
Did we ever say we are? ahm yeah ok our fault
The band acknowledges that they have made mistakes, but never pretended to be punk rockers
We're drug addicted but not addictive
Although the band has a history of drug use, they claim that it does not control them
Cocky by nature we're haere to capture
The band is naturally arrogant and confident in their music, and seeks to capture their audience's attention
We're not sexist
The band denies any discrimination or bias based on gender
Hey bitch, back to kitchen
The band is using sarcastic and ironic language to make fun of sexism in punk rock culture
Oh, what a subtle irony
The ironic tone used by the band is meant to be subtle and humorous
But some of you don't get it
The band acknowledges that some people do not understand their humor
You are pathetic
The band is insulting those who do not understand their humor
We say and do whatever we want
The band believes in artistic freedom and doing things their own way, regardless of what others think
So, fuck you
The band is expressing their frustration with their critics and those who do not like them
We're drug addicted but not addictive
Although the band has a history of drug use, they claim that it does not control them
We got no mohawk, we're not punkrock
The band does not fit the mold of traditional punk rockers in their appearance or music
We just suck, so what
The band acknowledges that they may not be the best musicians, but they do not care
My english's not bad, mine are perfect
The band is boasting about their English skills and use humor to mock their critics
All of my lines rhyme
The band is pointing out that their lyrics follow a particular pattern, adding another layer to their humor
Wanna get a date with fran fine
The band is being humorous and mentioning a well-known sitcom character as a desire
We're only here to entertain
The band's main purpose is to perform music and entertain their audiences
You think "not these bitches again"
The band is aware that some people do not like them, but they do not care
Keep saying that you really hate us
The band is acknowledging that some people truly dislike them
That just promotes us more and more
The band argues that even negative publicity still provides exposure and helps promote their music
Not doing this shit for you
The band is making it clear that their music is not being made for their critics but for themselves
We just play music cause we love it
The band makes it clear that they perform because they enjoy making music
An autography costs 10€
The band is jokingly saying that they are famous enough to have people pay for their autographs
Assholes by nature, so what
The band acknowledges that they may be obnoxious or rude, but they do not care
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CameraEM
Excelente rola!!!
ajnat retier
boah ich liebe das lied!!! thx fürs reinstellen :)
kleinesHimbeerchen
das lied is so geil xD
P. S.
Beste Band der Welt man , Berg wa so geil
Elisabeth Steiner
awrr hab sie qestern beim zom'grockt 09 gsehn <33 einfach nur noch geil ! tja österreich weiß halt was gute musik is ;D
justthespecialguy
Strike Back hilft mir gerade sehr weil ich aus meiner Band geflogen bin, aus total lächerlichen Gründen!
rayne182
3fs 4-ever !! hmm.. sind aber nicht wirklich punk aber egal x)
dave
ja österreicher habens eben drauf :D 3 Feet Smaller!
helenleighl
bin dabei! xD
Chereces Puff
wow..most of the comments r German o_O..anywho..3 feet smaller rox..i just discovered them today :)