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.
Bomb the Town
311 Lyrics
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I see the path of affectation
it's easy to get back to a blur
of countless inspired revelations, yeah
We're futuristic and we're on the way
so now go into a quiet meditative state
invoke the 13th ray the vibration
and will serve as initiation
First you gotta break with drastic measures
then confusion gives way to flash of light
that moment is the thing I'll always treasure
mediocrity should never get it right but they might
In the genesis of the solar mind
amid the fractals and the combinations
of the signs it's not hard to find
patterns that flow bright
and the bluest light
now enhanced with your crystal sight
Never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody
Never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody get down
A mighty stupid set of currents
to swim through around me now
a bigger task to hold location
then to swim upstream some how
The art of remaining free
is a skill upon itself these days
the overflowing things for you to see
others talk you out of doing your way, yeah
You've established some telepathy
and tech-remote viewing
so you're all-knowing right
answer me how the future will be
is it the end or just the beginning
follow me
First you gotta break with drastic measure
then confusion gives way to flash of light
next your gonna find blissful pleasure
in a freedom reigning through blissful foresight, yeah
Do it smoothly
feel the love let it soothe thee
send ya to bliss with all the wisdom
of the sweetest kiss
world that you know
sacred temple
is what you're given
receive the medicine
Never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody
Never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody get down
A mighty stupid set of currents
to swim through around me now
a bigger task to hold location
then to swim upstream some how
Never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody
never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody
never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody
never forget
it will be wicked
get your ticket
bomb the town
with a sound
shakes the ground
everybody get down
In "Bomb the Town," 311 reflects on the importance of breaking free from the constraints of conformity and embracing individuality. The first verse of the song is about returning to places where they were before and seeing how everything has changed after they have experienced inspired revelations. The second verse urges listeners to focus inward and explore new ways of thinking through meditation and self-reflection. The lyrics describe the process of breaking free from confusion and mediocrity to find one's unique path.
The chorus urges listeners to "bomb the town" with a new sound and shake things up. The song highlights the importance of questioning the status quo and taking risks to make a difference. The third verse discusses the challenges of remaining free in a world full of conformity and encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness. The song concludes by urging listeners to trust their inner voice rather than listening to others' opinions.
Overall, "Bomb the Town" is a call to action for listeners to break free from the constraints of society and embrace their unique paths. It's a reminder to trust one's inner voice and to take risks to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go back to places where we were
Returning to former locations reveals a facade of pretense
I see the path of affectation
It is easy to identify artificiality in retrospect
it's easy to get back to a blur
Recalling the past blurs the line between memory and reality
of countless inspired revelations, yeah
The mind conjures endless insights from past experiences
We're futuristic and we're on the way
We are progressive and evolving
so now go into a quiet meditative state
Meditate to reach a state of tranquility
invoke the 13th ray the vibration
Call upon a spiritual energy known as the 13th ray
it'll give you a transformation
This energy will inspire personal growth and change
and will serve as initiation
This transformation is a rite of passage
First you gotta break with drastic measures
In order to move forward, radical changes must be made
then confusion gives way to flash of light
Times of confusion are often followed by moments of clarity
that moment is the thing I'll always treasure
A moment of enlightenment is a cherished memory
mediocrity should never get it right but they might
Ordinary people may sometimes find success despite lacking inspiration
In the genesis of the solar mind
At the beginning of a profound philosophical realization
amid the fractals and the combinations
In the midst of infinite patterns and possibilities
of the signs it's not hard to find
Signs are plentiful and easy to recognize
patterns that flow bright
These patterns are characterized by vibrant motion
and the bluest light
These patterns often evoke images of blue light
now enhanced with your crystal sight
This perception is augmented through metaphysical enlightenment
Never forget
Always remember
it will be wicked
The coming event will be amazing
get your ticket
Prepare yourself for the experience
bomb the town
Create a powerful impact on society
with a sound
Through the power of music
shakes the ground
This music has a profound effect on the world
everybody get down
Everyone should feel the music and be inspired
A mighty stupid set of currents
A situation that is difficult and frustrating to navigate
to swim through around me now
The challenges of this situation are impacting my life
a bigger task to hold location
Maintaining stability in this situation is a significant challenge
then to swim upstream some how
Trying to resist the status quo is a more difficult challenge than simply going along with it
The art of remaining free
The key to personal freedom
is a skill upon itself these days
In the modern world, staying free requires conscious effort
the overflowing things for you to see
There are countless opportunities for personal growth, but they can be overwhelming
others talk you out of doing your way, yeah
People may try to dissuade you from following your dreams
You've established some telepathy
You have developed a form of non-verbal communication
and tech-remote viewing
You possess advanced technological capabilities for perception
so you're all-knowing right
You have a sense of omniscience
answer me how the future will be
Tell me what you foresee for the future
is it the end or just the beginning
Will the future be a time of finality or a new start?
follow me
I have knowledge and guidance to share
Do it smoothly
Move forward calmly and with a clear head
feel the love let it soothe thee
Allow yourself to experience love and peace
send ya to bliss with all the wisdom
Embrace enlightenment and reach a state of tranquility
of the sweetest kiss
A feeling of euphoria akin to a kiss
world that you know
The universe as you have experienced it
sacred temple
A place of spiritual importance
is what you're given
This place and time is a gift
receive the medicine
Embrace the healing powers of this moment
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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