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).
311โs newest album, Universal Pulse, released in Summer 2011, was produced by Bob Rock, mixed by Chad Sexton and debuted at #7 on Billboardโs 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, 311โs 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 Billboardโs U.S. Top 200 Sales Chart
* 311 has had 9 singles reach the Top 10 on Billboardโs U.S. Alternative Chart (including the #1 singles โDownโ, โLove Songโ & โDonโt Tread On Meโ along with โAmberโ, โAll Mixed Upโ, โCome Originalโ, โCreatures (For a While)โ, โHey Youโ and "Sunset in July")
* 311โs new album, Universal Pulse, debuted at #7 in July 2011 and was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).
* 311โs new album, due summer of 2011, was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Aerosmith).
* 311โs 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 โUnity Tourโ 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 311โs 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 todayโฆin their lyrics and at their celebratory live shows. Singer Nick Hexum typically ends each show with the words, โStay Positive and Love Your Life.โ
โข Every other year on March 11th (โ3-11 Dayโ), 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.
Do You Right
311 Lyrics
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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
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