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.

Creature Feature
311 Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

I want to do what's right
Be kind to everybody, yeah
Open up to light
Let it flow through my body, yeah

But sometimes I'm unsure, I tell my baby
But sometimes I'm unsure, I tell my baby

I'm slippin' into darkness
I'm creepin' into darkness
I don't want to start this
I'm attracted to darkness

Be positive with love
Just see the good in everybody
Yeah, yeah

But sometimes I'm unsure, I tell my baby
But sometimes I'm unsure, I tell my baby
There's something going on in my heart
I feel it weigh me down so I reach up for
The wide blue sky, try to pull it into
The deep arc of my arms

I'm slippin' into darkness
I'm creepin' into darkness

I don't want to start this
I'm attracted to darkness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Creatures" by 311 express a desire to do what is right, to open up to light and be kind to everyone, but also acknowledges that sometimes it is difficult to maintain a positive attitude. The line "I'm slippin' into darkness, I'm creepin' into darkness" suggests that the singer is having trouble maintaining the positive attitude they aspire to, and is instead drawn towards negative thoughts and emotions. The singer acknowledges that they are "attracted to darkness," but still strives to find positivity and light. The lyric "I feel it weigh me down so I reach up for the wide blue sky, try to pull it into the deep arc of my arms" further illustrates this idea of actively seeking out positivity.

Despite the challenge of staying positive, the singer encourages others to "be positive with love" and see the good in everyone. The repetition of the line "sometimes I'm unsure, I tell my baby" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking support and understanding from someone close to them, perhaps a partner or friend. The song seems to express a tension between darkness and light, and the struggle to choose the right path.

Overall, "Creatures" is a song about the difficulties of maintaining a positive attitude, but also the importance of striving for positivity and seeking support when it is needed. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, as well as a determination to find light in the midst of darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to do what's right
I aspire to do good deeds

Be kind to everybody, yeah
I want to treat everyone with kindness

Open up to light
I want to embrace positivity and optimism

Let it flow through my body, yeah
I want to internalize these positive feelings

But sometimes I'm unsure, I tell my baby
I admit to my partner when I am feeling uncertain

But sometimes I'm unsure, I tell my baby
I express my feelings of uncertainty to my significant other

I'm slippin' into darkness
I feel like I am descending into negativity

I'm creepin' into darkness
I am gradually becoming more negative

I don't want to start this
I don't want to feel this way

I'm attracted to darkness
I am drawn towards negative thoughts and behaviors

Be positive with love
I want to approach others with kindness and positivity