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.
Amber
311 Lyrics
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I got to tell you something
This phenomenon, I had to put it in a song
And it goes like
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You glide through my head, blind to fear
And I know why
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You live too far away
Your voice rings like a bell anyway
Don't give up your independence
Unless it feels so right
Nothing good comes easily
Sometimes you've got to fight
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You launched a thousand ships in my heart, so easy
Still it's fine from afar
And you know that
Whoa
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
Whoa
I got to tell you something
The song "Amber" by 311 is a love song that describes the feeling of being in love with someone from afar. The opening verse talks about needing to escape from the usual routine and share a feeling that is out of the ordinary. The singer then begins to describe the person they are in love with, saying that Amber is the color of their energy, and that shades of gold are displayed naturally. The chorus repeats these lines, emphasizing the importance of the color amber as a symbol of the love that the singer feels.
The second verse starts with the lines "You want to know what brings me here, oh, you glide through my head, blind to fear, and I know why." These lines suggest that the person the singer is in love with is not aware of their feelings, and that they are constantly thinking about them despite the distance between them. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the importance of the color amber to the singer.
In the bridge of the song, the singer recognizes that the person they are in love with lives far away, and yet their voice is still like a bell in their head. They advise the person not to give up their independence unless it feels right, acknowledging that sometimes love can be a fight. The chorus is repeated one final time, as if to cement the importance of Amber as a symbol of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
The singer is yearning for a change from their everyday life and is seeking inspiration.
I got to tell you something
The singer has a message to convey and wants to share it with the listener.
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
The singer is expressing how the color amber represents the energy of the person they are addressing.
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
The artist is highlighting the natural beauty and radiance of the person they are addressing.
You want to know what brings me here, oh
The artist is acknowledging the listener's curiosity about what has led them to express their feelings in this song.
You glide through my head, blind to fear
The singer is describing how the person they are addressing effortlessly occupies their thoughts and doesn't let fear hold them back.
And I know why
The singer has a clear understanding of their emotions and the reasons for their attraction towards the person they are addressing.
You live too far away
The artist acknowledges the distance separating them from the person they are addressing.
Your voice rings like a bell anyway
Even though they are far away, the person they are addressing has a captivating and alluring voice.
Don't give up your independence
The artist doesn't want the person they are addressing to compromise their freedom and autonomy.
Unless it feels so right
The singer believes that giving up independence is only worth it if it feels truly right for the individual.
Nothing good comes easily
The artist recognizes that achieving meaningful and worthwhile things requires effort and perseverance.
Sometimes you've got to fight
The singer encourages the person they are addressing not to give up in the face of adversity and to fight for what they believe in.
You launched a thousand ships in my heart, so easy
The person they are addressing has had an immense impact on the singer and has easily won their heart.
Still it's fine from afar
Even though the singer wishes to be closer to the person they are addressing, they still appreciate and cherish them from a distance.
And you know that
The artist is reminding the person they are addressing that they already know how they feel about them.
Whoa
This exclamation serves as an intensifier for the strong emotions the artist is expressing throughout the song.
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
Repeating the opening line, the singer continues to express their desire for inspiration and change.
Whoa
Again, this exclamation emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions.
I got to tell you something
The artist reiterates that they have a message they need to share with the person they are addressing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nicholas Hexum
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@endrankluvsda4loko172
I was 22 and living in Hawaii when this song came out. Driving next to the beach with the windows down, breathing in the warm ocean air and listening to this song is one of the best memories I'll ever get to have.
@ericaymulcahy
Endrank luvs da 4 loko same driving to Lanikai Beach !
@yankone5400
This kinda almost made me cry ..ahahaha but the Earth is Flat
@vivlove5221
I hate u
@miguelmarquez4192
21 and was in Albuquerque, nm. Makes me think of blistering summer, skin showin, smoke in the air. I had money and energy and no responsibility....and I got laid so often haha!
@myrccomedy3368
I remember when I was 17 & my friend would play this song every time we go surfing.
@CalebHimself
I genuinely think this is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. The tone, the delay, it’s just so calming and warm. Thank you 311 for this masterpiece.
@milesblue7543
Dude I just found this song a day or two ago and its been in my head since I love this song.
@crazykano666
It soothes the soul
@JustNevaehh
This song makes me feel warm inside 🥴