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.
Don't Tread On Me
311 Lyrics
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There is a possibility,
You better turn that finger around
Defense comes easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
Some days it seems it's not worth it
And I'm not trying to be perfect
To just get one damn thing done.
Before I lose control
I pick myself up off the floor.
Before you're pointing at me,
There is a possibility,
You better turn that finger around
Defense comes easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
(SA)
Never come a day that'll solve you
Consequently I could never leave you
In the shadow of those living battleships, I love our canoe
I'm ready for the falls and the still waters we will find our true
(Nick)
Oh there's a clock in my head
And despite what it said
Another one in the wall
We don't agree at all
And this just gives รข??em to me
And despite what you see
You must see me as calm, but I don't want to give up.
Before you're pointing at me,
There is a possibility,
You better turn that finger around
Defense comes easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
Woah
Ohh in the comfort of strangers
You don't see the danger of just letting it flow
This I know.
Before you're pointing at me,
There is a possibility,
You better turn that finger around
Defense comes easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
โDonโt Tread On Meโ by 311 is a song about standing up for oneself and not allowing others to push you around. The first verse sung by Nick Hexum sets the tone for the song by warning others that if they point fingers at him, there is a possibility of retaliation. The line โdefense comes easily, so donโt you tread on meโ emphasizes the importance of standing your ground and not allowing others to take advantage of you. The second verse continues this theme, with the lyrics โsome days it seems itโs not worth it, the fight in me is all gone,โ highlighting the difficulties of standing up for oneself in the face of adversity. However, the chorus repeats the message that โdon't tread on me cause I will knock you down.โ
The second part of the song sung by SA Martinez introduces a new element, love. He mentions a โcanoeโ that he and his lover are in, and how they will โfind our trueโ in the still waters they are approaching. These lyrics can be interpreted as someone who is determined to push past the obstacles in life and succeed in both love and career.
The third and final part of the song by Nick Hexum is somewhat cryptic, but seems to be about the struggle between his internal clock and external pressures. He speaks of a clock โin his headโ and another โin the wallโ that he does not agree with. Despite this, he is determined not to โgive up,โ and the chorus repeats the message that he will fight back against anyone who tries to โtread on him.โ
Overall, โDonโt Tread On Meโ is a song about standing up for oneself and fighting against oppression or subjugation from others. It is a motivational anthem for anyone who has felt pushed around or taken advantage of, and encourages them to take control of their lives and not allow others to dictate their actions or emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you're pointing at me,
Don't try to blame me for something before you consider that you might be wrong.
There is a possibility,
There is a chance that you could be mistaken.
You better turn that finger around
Stop pointing your finger at me and accusing me of something without evidence.
Defense comes easily
I am not afraid to defend myself.
So don't you tread on me
Don't try to take advantage of me or harm me, because I won't let you.
Cause I will knock you down
If you mess with me, I won't hesitate to use force if necessary.
Some days it seems it's not worth it
Sometimes it feels like it's not worth the effort to fight back.
The fight in me is all gone
I am tired and don't feel like fighting anymore.
And I'm not trying to be perfect
I know I'm not perfect, but I'm doing my best.
To just get one damn thing done.
All I want is to accomplish one task without being bothered.
Before I lose control
Before I get too angry and lose my cool.
I pick myself up off the floor.
I try to calm down and regain my composure.
Never come a day that'll solve you
There is no magic solution that will solve all your problems.
Consequently I could never leave you
I will always be here for you, no matter what.
In the shadow of those living battleships, I love our canoe
Even in the face of larger problems, I still love our small, simple life together.
I'm ready for the falls and the still waters we will find our true
I am prepared for both the challenging and calm times, as they are both opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Oh there's a clock in my head
I feel a sense of pressure and urgency to accomplish things.
And despite what it said
Despite the expectations and deadlines I set for myself.
Another one in the wall
Another task to add to the never-ending list.
We don't agree at all
I am in conflict with my own expectations.
And this just gives รข??em to me
Despite the challenges, I still accept more tasks and responsibilities.
And despite what you see
Despite the image of calm and composure I try to present.
You must see me as calm, but I don't want to give up.
You might see me as calm, but I am still struggling and don't want to give up.
Woah
Expressing a feeling of being overwhelmed or surprised.
Ohh in the comfort of strangers
Sometimes it's easier to be vulnerable and honest with strangers than with people we know well.
You don't see the danger of just letting it flow
You might not realize the potential harm or negative outcomes that can come from not taking control of a situation and just letting things happen.
This I know.
I am aware of the dangers that can come from complacency or apathy.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@egafifi2298
"Don't Tread On Me"
Before you're pointed at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
Some days it seems it's not worth it
The fight in me is all gone
And I'm not trying to be perfect
But just get one damn thing done
Before I lose control
I pick myself from the floor
Before you're pointed at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
Never come a day that I'll solve you
Consequently I could never leave you
In the shadow of those looming battleships
I love our canoe
I'm ready for the falls
And those still waters we will find are true
Oh there's a clock in my head
And despite what it says
Another one on the wall
They don't agree at all
And there's a schism in me
And despite what you see
You might see me as calm
But I go out like a bomb
Before you're pointed at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
Whoa
Oh in the comfort of strangers
You don't see the danger
Of just letting it flow
This I know
Before you're pointed at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don't you tread on me
Cause I will knock you down
@PipTheSquirrel
Never come a day that I'll solve you
Consequently I could never leave you
In the shadow of those looming battleships
I love our canoe
I'm ready for the falls
And those still waters we will find are true
Oh there's a clock in my head
And despite what it says
Another one on the wall
They don't agree at all
And there's a schism in me
And despite what you see
You might see me as calm
But I go out like a bomb.
@wesleymitchell311
LNxTCB
creepers creepin on yesterday
what got you high?
the demise and pain of another
the vonerability
ease of access without risk
so
relive the tragic again and again
without the strength of defence
in other words the hospital is addicted to you
being down... so
hindered by the paranoia of others as well...
@bladeofwar
Each member is extremely talented. Probably one of the most overlooked and underrated bands of all time. Three Eleven, Three Three Eleven.
@greghughes6098
Woooo
@the2ndcoming135
They managed to survive the rap-rock debacle and stuck with their bread and butter thankfully.
@jtaco4101
No
@bladeofwar
Yes
@nissinlupus5590
0
@tianasixkiller4771
Been listening to 311 for 30 years. I love them as much as I did when they dropped the first. Awesome band. Every track is hot.
@michaelswan8243
Lol
@FaygoDaKlown
@Michael Swan Lots of love right? Lmfao
@steve-oh4342
and then there's Daisy Cutter.....