Triple Fast Action was an indie rock/alternative rock band started by Wes K… Read Full Bio ↴Triple Fast Action was an indie rock/alternative rock band started by Wes Kidd and Brian St. Clair, both previous members of Chicago band Rights of the Accused in 1995. Kidd went on to manage such bands as Cheap Trick, The Damnwells and fellow bandmate Kevin Tihista while working for New York-based Silent Partner Management. St. Clair joined the band Local H after stints as tour manager for Chicago's Liz Phair and served as drum tech for Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick. Triple Fast Action member Kevin Tihista released several of his own solo albums after the band's breakup.

Triple Fast Action was one of many Chicago area acts signed to Capitol Records during the multi-year label frenzy that also snatched up the Smashing Pumpkins, Fig Dish, Loud Lucy, Veruca Salt, Red Red Meat, Certain Distant Suns, Liz Phair, The Lupins, Hum, Seam, Menthol, Urge Overkill, Stabbing Westward, Cupcakes and Local H, among others. The band supported such notable acts as Everclear, Lenny Kravitz, The Wallflowers and Veruca Salt over the course of its existence. The band's first release, "Broadcaster", was often referred to as "Cheap Trick meets Nirvana" and featured power-pop two-toned guitar crunch and a stunning power backbeat. The album sold poorly due to limited label support and despite lengthy touring across the U.S.

The group left Capitol and signed with the then-NY-based indie label of John Szuch's (now based in Charlotte, NC) Deep Elm Records (Nada Surf, Brandtson, Pave the Rocket and Camber)to release the critically acclaimed "Cattlemen Don't". The first single, "Heroes" received some college radio airplay and won several nights of local WKQX FM's battle of the songs. A farewell concert was performed at Chicago's Metro on May 24, 1998.

Notable fans of the band include Dave Grohl of Nirvana/Foo Fighters, who interestingly lists a show of Rights of the Accused as his first concert. Grohl and fellow Foo Fighters listened repeatedly to the band's "Broadcaster" during the recording of their release "The Colour and the Shape". Wes Kidd made several demos available to fans and friends via home-burned CD. DVDs of the final show as well as the limited edition vinyl tri-disc version of "Broadcaster" often surface on internet-based auction sites.

Line-up
* Wes Kidd
* Brian St. Clair (now the drummer for Local H)
* Ronnie Schneider
* Kevin Tihista (now of Kevin Tihista's Red Terror)
* Scott Lucas (part time in relief of Schneider, normally of the band Local H)

(Taken from the bands page on wikipedia. sorry.)

If
Triple Fast Action Lyrics

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Coming back at you, record number two
What a way to start the day
Think you're big enough, with a stronger look
Got no backup plan in case we blow it

Yeah! It's all the same old stuff
They think it's good enough
It works, and nobody got hurt

It happens every time

Like anybody minds
You're telling me it's just the way it works
Too much work to do
Rocking, new, improved

Keep it in the family
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over,
It ain't broke so fix it anyway

Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Got a second chance, and a fresh advance
What a way to start the week
Sack the formula, there's no need to bother

Got no backup plan so let's not blow it
Yeah! It's all the same old stuff
They think it's good enough
It works, and nobody got hurt

It happens every time
Like anybody minds
You're telling me it's just the way it works
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway
It's not over 'till it's over, anyway

It ain't broke so fix it anyway

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Fix it anyway

Overall Meaning

The song "If" by Triple Fast Action appears to be about the band's experience with the music industry, specifically with the release of their second record. The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration with the way the industry works, with lines like "It's all the same old stuff, they think it's good enough" and "You're telling me it's just the way it works." The band seems to be pushing against the formulaic nature of the industry and the pressure to make music that fits neatly into a certain mold.

Despite this frustration, the song also suggests a determination to succeed, with lines like "Got a second chance, and a fresh advance, what a way to start the week." The band seems dedicated to making their mark and moving forward, even if they're not entirely sure what that looks like or how to get there.

Overall, "If" is a commentary on the struggle that many artists face in trying to make their mark in an industry that often favors predictability over creativity. The band's defiance in the face of that pressure makes the song a rallying cry for anyone who has felt boxed in by the expectations of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Coming back at you, record number two
We are back with our second album

What a way to start the day
We are excited to start this day

Think you're big enough, with a stronger look
You may think you are tough

Got no backup plan in case we blow it
We don't have a plan B if things go wrong

Yeah! It's all the same old stuff
Everything seems repetitive

They think it's good enough
They believe mediocre work is sufficient

It works, and nobody got hurt
This method never fails and nobody gets hurt in the process

It happens every time
This happens routinely

Like anybody minds
As if anyone cares

You're telling me it's just the way it works
You're saying it's just how things are done

Too much work to do
There is a lot of work to be done