2) - Kix originally called themselves "The Shooze" before changing that to "The Generators" (and, for a couple of weeks, "The Baltimore Cocks") before finally settling on "Kix".
30 Seconds
The Generators Lyrics
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Got up and under my skin
I stand here in the corner
On this broken down day in Califoria
I'm climbing these walls
A reflection of my withdrawls
This darkness I reside in
Chorus:
I've got 30 seconds
I've gotta get direction
I've got 30 second 'till sunrise
Don't wanna waste away
Don't wanna be a charity case
When I play, I play to lose
I wish I could walk in someone else's shoes
The minutes just drag
I'm miles high and I wanna come back
These eyes are cranked out wide
Glaring down at the world outside
Chorus
I'm on a runaway train
I'm driping right down the drain
Time all just but stops
When you got your face pulled down to the clock
The minutes just drag
I'm miles high and I wanna come back
I rip up, part at the seams
It's never as good as you thought it would be
I've got 30 seconds,
To get my feet in the right direction
I've got 30 seconds,
To get past all these imperfections
I've got 30 seconds,
'Till the sun rises over me.
The song "30 Seconds" by The Generators is a reflection of feeling lost and stuck in a rut. The opening lines suggest that something unexpected has happened, and it has affected the singer deeply. He/she feels trapped and isolated, standing in a corner on a broken down day in California. The sense of claustrophobia is reinforced later in the song with the line "I'm climbing these walls," which shows that the feeling of being trapped is not just physical but psychological too. The singer is in a dark place, both literally and metaphorically.
The chorus of the song contains the central message, that the singer has just 30 seconds to get his/her life back on track. There's a sense of urgency as time is running out, and the singer needs to find direction quickly. The lyrics reveal a sense of desperation and a desire to break out of the cycle of self-destruction. The line "Don't wanna waste away, don't wanna be a charity case" highlights the sense of shame and hopelessness that the singer feels.
The song ends on a slightly more hopeful note, with the singer having a brief window of opportunity to make a change. The line "To get past all these imperfections" suggests that the singer has recognized that there is work to be done, but that change is not impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in with the wind
Something unexpected happened
Got up and under my skin
It affected me deeply
I stand here in the corner
I feel trapped and alone
On this broken down day in Californa
Everything seems to be falling apart
I'm climbing these walls
I'm struggling to cope
A reflection of my withdrawls
It's because of my personal struggles
This darkness I reside in
I feel depressed and hopeless
Has got me staring over my horizons
I'm searching for a way out
I've got 30 seconds
I don't have much time left
I've gotta get direction
I need to figure out what to do
I've got 30 second 'till sunrise
Time is running out
Don't wanna waste away
I don't want to squander my life
Don't wanna be a charity case
I don't want to be a burden to others
When I play, I play to lose
I don't have high expectations for myself
I wish I could walk in someone else's shoes
I wish my life was easier
The minutes just drag
Time feels like it's passing slowly
I'm miles high and I wanna come back
I feel disconnected
These eyes are cranked out wide
I'm anxious and on alert
Glaring down at the world outside
I'm judging others
I'm on a runaway train
I'm out of control
I'm driping right down the drain
I'm losing everything
Time all just but stops
Time seems to stand still
When you got your face pulled down to the clock
When you're focused solely on time
I rip up, part at the seams
I'm falling apart
It's never as good as you thought it would be
Life is disappointing
To get my feet in the right direction
I need to make positive changes
To get past all these imperfections
I need to accept my flaws
Till the sun rises over me
Until a new day begins
Contributed by Mackenzie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nelson
I wish this was on Spotify so I could complete a throwback playlist from my paintball days
Jordan Varley
Yeah i wish i could put on a playlist that hypes me up before tournaments
The556Network
This was definitely a paintball song! 🤙🏼
FnROUNDEYE
Whoa..anyone remember this from Ollie Lang’s website at one point or his team I can’t remember??
Gabian Mundo
bruh … idk who you are but yes … 😂💯
opticcutP30pls
I’m watching Soldiers of Misfortune right now and I’m bummed it’s not on Spotify
SmileyGamer13
How are they not popular? They are such a good band.. They are seriously the best.
Paul Harlow
4 years later you get a reply,i share your feelings,fantastic stuff
Jordan Varley
I wish this was on Spotify
Vincent Rael
Listen too his first band schleprock