Do You Right
311 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
To be alive is lovin, where the shore meets the sea man
I'm hummin! I'm hummin!
I'm free as I stare at the sea and I'm not coming down.
The world is yours once you have found the good is to share which is elsewhere.
The beauty of green is where light is now broken by what it touches
Remembering what you once have told me hit home and hasn't it always been so?
I'm free as I stare at the sea and I'm not coming down.
The world is yours once you have found the good is to share which is elsewhere.
[Chorus:]
Like I said it before, I'll say it once more,
Knew you would make me feel so good, want to do you right. Can't get enough,
This is the stuff life's about and it trips me out, want to do you right.
I want to do you right.
Bright mornings, days when I want so much, I want nothing.
Just this life and no more.
All come within this world there's only one for me.
She's waiting. I'll soon come
I'm free as I stare at the sea and I'm not coming down.
The world is yours once you have found the good is to share which is elsewhere.
[Chorus]
Free from the burn, the burnin' of spite and free from the burn,
The burnin' of surprise, no buzz hack, no buzz hack, no buzz hack, no buzz hack.
Swing the thing you bring and check it out.
How could you be so good to me? How could you be so good to me?
I want to free, want to be free. Buzz, hack, hack, hack, buzz,
Yes swing to the thing you bring and check it out.
[Chorus]
The lyrics to 311's song "Do You Right" describe the freeing feeling of being in the moment and enjoying life. The singer is passing a joint with someone and relaxing on the beach, feeling completely alive and free. They are drawn to the beauty of nature and the light filtering through the greenery. The chorus repeats the singer's desire to "do [their partner] right", emphasizing the importance of making the most of life and enjoying it with someone they care about.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the world being a shared space, and the importance of finding the good in life and sharing it with others. The singer is reminded of this by someone who told them something important that "hit home". The final stanza of the song reinforces the sense of freedom and possibility, with the singer feeling as though they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Overall, the lyrics to "Do You Right" encourage listeners to live in the moment, enjoy life, and share their joy with others. The song celebrates the beauty of nature, the importance of human connections, and the power of freeing oneself from negativity and stress.
Line by Line Meaning
Passin' the kind bud. Kickin' back in the sand in the sun.
Sharing marijuana and relaxing on a beach where the sand meets the sun.
To be alive is lovin, where the shore meets the sea man
Life is about appreciating and loving the beauty of nature where the shore meets the sea.
I'm hummin! I'm hummin!
Feeling grateful and content with life, humming in joy.
I'm free as I stare at the sea and I'm not coming down.
Feeling liberated and uplifted while gazing at the sea, not wanting to leave.
The world is yours once you have found the good is to share which is elsewhere.
Sharing the good things in life with others is what makes the world your own.
The beauty of green is where light is now broken by what it touches
The beauty of green plants is how the sunlight illuminates and shapes their leaves.
Remembering what you once have told me hit home and hasn't it always been so?
Reflecting on past advice that struck a chord and realizing it has always been true.
Like I said it before, I'll say it once more, Knew you would make me feel so good, want to do you right.
Reiterating that being with the person they love makes them feel good and they want to treat them well.
Can't get enough, This is the stuff life's about and it trips me out, want to do you right.
Feeling ecstatic and fulfilled by the simple joy of being alive and in love with someone.
Bright mornings, days when I want so much, I want nothing. Just this life and no more.
Appreciating the beauty of simple things and desiring nothing more than the present moment.
All come within this world there's only one for me. She's waiting. I'll soon come
Feeling that everything they need in life is within reach and their significant other is waiting for them.
Free from the burn, the burnin' of spite and free from the burn, The burnin' of surprise, no buzz hack, no buzz hack, no buzz hack, no buzz hack.
Feeling free from negative emotions like resentment and surprise, without a need for temporary escapes from reality.
Swing the thing you bring and check it out.
Be yourself and explore what you have to offer.
How could you be so good to me? How could you be so good to me? I want to free, want to be free. Buzz, hack, hack, hack, buzz, Yes swing to the thing you bring and check it out.
Feeling grateful and amazed by how someone can be so good to them and wanting to liberate themselves from negative thoughts.
[Chorus]
Repeating the desire to treat their significant other well and expressing gratitude for the simple pleasures of life.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD RONALD SEXTON, DOUGLAS VINCENT MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS LOFTON HEXUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dtony3113
One of my favorite albums, hours upon hours on repeat. Played this at my wedding!!!! Thank you 311!!!!!
@burningpapersun1
This takes me back. This album and guitar tone were embedded into my brain as a kid.
@surfinbuddha3119
The bass tone for me man!
@shredhead4604
I agree, guitar, bass, AND Chads snare ๐ค
@jacobmartin7016
This is such an underrated sogn from them! as a fan, i almost forgot about this one.. Grreat times
@SEAWRECKS83
Look at these kids ๐ค๐ปโ ๏ธ๐ค๐ป
@2FRESH-4U
Thank God this band exists
@CrAck-MoNey
I've been waiting for a high resolution official version of this for a long time. Thank you 311! โค
@shredhead4604
I have always wanted one period for โVisitโ ๐ค๐ธ๐ค
@dr.loomis4221
Now in brilliant and crystal clear 480p