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.
Don't Dwell
311 Lyrics
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You look so sad to me, tell how could that be?
Ah, ah, she said things I obsess I would never confess
Ah, ah, I told her don't dwell
That will leave you in hell
Sometimes things that you're scorned for
You should be adored for
I know, my love, that I look dilapidated
But are you glad I made it?
Can you tell me that much?
Ah, ah, why are you surprised I don't take my advice?
Ah, ah, she told me don't dwell
That will leave you in hell
Sometimes I need reminding
Regret is so blinding
But like I told me, don't dwell
Everything is a choice
Go ahead, raise your voice
Might as well forgive yourself
That means more than someone else
Set you free, break the shell
To your demons farewell (ooh, na na na na)
I tell you, don't dwell
Everything is a choice
Go ahead, raise your voice
Might as well forgive yourself
That means more than someone else
Set you free, break the shell
To your demons farewell (ooh, na na na na)
I tell you, don't dwell
In "Don't Dwell," 311 sings about the dangers of dwelling on past regrets and mistakes. The opening lines, "Every time I get near your field of gravity / You look so sad to me, tell how could that be?" suggest that the singer's partner is bogged down by negative emotions. The following lines reveal that the partner obsesses over past mistakes and secrets that she's never revealed to anyone. The singer advises her not to dwell on these things or she'll end up in hell.
In the second verse, the roles are reversed as the singer admits to looking "dilapidated" but asks if his partner is glad he's made it. He reflects on how he's not taking his own advice, and his partner once again tells him not to dwell. The chorus is a repetition of the singer's advice to not dwell on the past, forgive oneself, and break free from the demons that hold them back.
The song encourages listeners to let go of regrets and move forward with their lives. The line "Sometimes things that you're scorned for / You should be adored for" suggests that mistakes and failures can be opportunities for growth and should be celebrated instead of punished. Overall, "Don't Dwell" is a reminder to focus on the present and future instead of getting stuck in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I get near your field of gravity
Whenever I am close to you, I feel the pull of your negative energy.
You look so sad to me, tell how could that be?
I can see the sadness in your eyes, please tell me why you feel that way?
Ah, ah, she said things I obsess I would never confess
She revealed her darkest thoughts that she was too scared to share with anyone.
Ah, ah, I told her don't dwell
I advised her not to dwell on her negative thoughts and emotions.
That will leave you in hell
Holding onto negative thoughts can be tormenting and lead to a miserable state of mind.
Sometimes things that you're scorned for
Things that you receive criticism for might actually be worthy of admiration.
You should be adored for
You deserve to be appreciated and loved for who you are.
But like I told her, don't dwell
But as I advised her earlier, don't overthink and get stuck on negative thoughts.
I know, my love, that I look dilapidated
My dear, I am aware that I appear worn out and broken down.
But are you glad I made it?
But I hope you are proud that I have come this far.
Can you tell me that much?
Can you at least reassure me of your support?
Ah, ah, why are you surprised I don't take my advice?
Ironic that you are surprised that I am not following my own advice.
Sometimes I need reminding
I too need to be reminded of my own advice.
Regret is so blinding
Regret can cloud our judgment and make us unable to move on.
But like I told me, don't dwell
But I need to remind myself not to dwell on my past regrets.
Everything is a choice
Everything we do is a result of the choices we make.
Go ahead, raise your voice
Do not be afraid to speak up for yourself and what you believe in.
Might as well forgive yourself
It is important to forgive yourself for your mistakes and move on.
That means more than someone else
Loving and forgiving yourself is more important than seeking validation from others.
Set you free, break the shell
Free yourself from the chains of negative thoughts and emotions.
To your demons farewell (ooh, na na na na)
Say goodbye to your inner demons and negative thoughts.
I tell you, don't dwell
I am telling you once again, do not dwell on negativity and pain.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON WILLS, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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