311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States by singer/guitaris… Read Full Bio ↴311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States by singer/guitarist Nick Hexum, singer S.A. Martinez, guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist P-Nut. The band now resides in Los Angeles, California.

311 mix rock, rap, reggae and funk into their own unique sound. After years of consistent touring, 311 have developed a reputation as one of the hardest working, most influential and most entertaining live bands in the U.S.

311 have released ten studio albums, one live album, one greatest hits album and three dvd's - and have sold over 8.5 million albums in the U.S. Seven of their albums have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Sales Chart...and 9 of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Rock Radio Chart (including the #1 singles Down, Love Song & Don't Tread On Me. Along with Amber, All Mixed Up, Come Original, Creatures For Awhile, Hey You, and Sunset in July).

311’s newest album, Universal Pulse, released in Summer 2011, was produced by Bob Rock, mixed by Chad Sexton and debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.

The band's celebratory live shows & incessant touring schedule have earned them a massive grassroots following nationwide. Since its inception in 2004, 311’s annual summer headlining amphitheatre run, Unity Tour, has become one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer. Support acts on previous Unity Tours have included Sublime with Rome, The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R., Matisyahu, and Ziggy Marley. Unity Tour 2012 will feature support from Slightly Stoopid.

311 BIO/HIGHLIGHTS:

* 311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum, vocalist/dj SA Martinez, lead guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist P-Nut. The band now resides in Los Angeles.

* 311 has sold over 8.5 million units in the U.S.

* 311 has had 8 albums reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s U.S. Top 200 Sales Chart

* 311 has had 9 singles reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s U.S. Alternative Chart (including the #1 singles “Down”, “Love Song” & “Don’t Tread On Me” along with “Amber”, “All Mixed Up”, “Come Original”, “Creatures (For a While)”, “Hey You” and "Sunset in July")

* 311’s new album, Universal Pulse, debuted at #7 in July 2011 and was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).

* 311’s new album, due summer of 2011, was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).

* 311’s sound is a unique hybrid of rock, reggae, hip-hop & funk. A balance of hard rocking anthems and melodic reggae grooves - with an underlying message of unity & positivity.

* After years of incessant touring, 311 has developed a reputation as one of the most influential & most entertaining live bands in the U.S.

* With their celebratory live shows, 311 has earned a massive grassroots following. For the past nine years, 311 has headlined their summer “Unity Tour” in ampitheatres across the U.S.- drawing crowds of 10,000 to 18,000 people in Atlanta, Boston, DC, New Jersey, Los Angeles, St. Louis, West Palm, Charlotte, VA Beach, Denver, etc. The tour is consistently one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer in the U.S.

* Past 311 tours have included an impressive array of opening acts. Bands such as No Doubt, Korn & Incubus all supported 311 on U.S. tours before they became headliners.

* Support acts on 311’s Unity Tour have included :
Sublime With Rome, The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R., Matisyahu and Ziggy Marley.

* 311 has always stayed true to their own approach and their underlying message of unity and positivity. That message still rings true for them today…in their lyrics and at their celebratory live shows. Singer Nick Hexum typically ends each show with the words, “Stay Positive and Love Your Life.”

• Every other year on March 11th (“3-11 Day”), 311 holds a special concert event that attracts thousands of 311 fans from around the world. The show includes an extended setlist (5 hours / 60+ songs) and state of the art production. Last year the band sold-out the Mandalay Bay Arena and tickets were sold to fans in all 50 U.S. states and 13 different countries. 311 fans traveled from around the globe to meet each other and to celebrate 311 Day together.

123
311 Lyrics

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Long time did I run down like that
I would have three years ago today, but...
Not now, it's not like that

It's all right to feel good
It's all right for nothing to be wrong
The deepest dream that we have could be tomorrow's song

Long time did I run down like that
I would have three years ago today
But, not now, it's not like that

It's all right to feel good
It's all right for nothing to be wrong
The deepest dream that we have could be tomorrow's song

Just what did he say, uhh, stop
It'll just go 1, and 2, and 3
Run up the hill, do as you do, I'm going to chill
You know, you really ought to do the same
Uh, uh, they want to bug you
But we won't let them today
'Cause it's a sure shot to the bomb
Dropping every single day
You know, you swing it, and you fling it
And you make some shit up, but
It's just 1, 2, 3, oh

And you don't stop, proceed

What you need, guaranteed
The deepest dream we have could be

Overall Meaning

The song "123" by 311 is a song about letting go of the past and living in the present. The first verse talks about how the singer used to feel run down, but now things have changed. He acknowledges that it's okay to feel good and that sometimes there is nothing wrong, but the most important thing is to focus on the present moment. The line "the deepest dream that we have could be tomorrow's song" suggests that we should take our dreams and turn them into reality.

The second verse is more upbeat and encourages the listener to let go of their worries and take life one step at a time. The lines "just what did he say, uhh, stop, it'll just go 1, and 2, and 3" suggest that the singer is promoting a positive attitude and telling the listener to take things one step at a time. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing that it's alright to feel good and that the deepest dreams we have can become a reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Long time did I run down like that
I went through a rough patch for a while

I would have three years ago today, but...
I used to feel the way I do now, but not anymore

Not now, it's not like that
Things are better now

It's all right to feel good
It's okay to be happy

It's all right for nothing to be wrong
Things can be good even if nothing is particularly perfect

The deepest dream that we have could be tomorrow's song
Our hopes and dreams could become a reality

Just what did he say, uhh, stop
What's going on? Let's take stock

It'll just go 1, and 2, and 3
Things will keep moving forward

Run up the hill, do as you do, I'm going to chill
Keep on going, I'm going to take a break

You know, you really ought to do the same
You should take a break too

Uh, uh, they want to bug you
People might try to annoy you