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.
Dont Stay Home
311 Lyrics
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I’m only sayin this ‘cuz I wish for the best
When you always stay in self-incarceration
I thinks it’s such a shame
Don’t stay home this time no don’t stay home
If he don’t have to he don’t want to
Don’t stay home this time no don’t say no
Oh how I’d like to diffuse your time bomb anger
It’s screaming danger danger this kind of world
Don’t care if you’re home so you better get some
Don’t stay home this time no don’t stay home
If he don’t have to he don’t want to
Don’t stay home this time no don’t say no
Everything I’m sayin’ you can dismiss
Because I sat alone on this past Christmas
I deserved to be alone
But I guess I should have gone home
Hey don’t break the mold kid just eat around it
Yeah that’s what I did
I’ll be running around the block
For no apparent reason
Somethin’ you’ll catch me doin’ in any season
Gotta break a sweat man gotta go bust out
Biddy by by by by
Good-bye to the drought, yea
Don’t stay home this time no don’t stay home
If he don’t have to he don’t want to
Don’t stay home this time no don’t say no
Don’t stay home this time no don’t stay home
If he don’t have to he don’t want to
Don’t stay home this time no don’t stay home
The opening lines of 311's "Don't Stay Home" describe a state of mind that many of us can relate to: feeling lost and disconnected from the world around us. The singer suggests that it's a waste of time to hole up at home and detach from life. He doesn't want to see his friend don't stay home this time. The second verse speaks to the frustration that simmers just beneath the surface of everyday life. The lyrics imply that there is a ticking time bomb of anger that could explode at any time, but that we have the power to defuse it by engaging with the world and finding a purpose. The chorus repeats several times, driving home the idea that we should take the chance to experience life and not hide from it.
The final lines of the song speak to the importance of breaking out of our routines and doing something unexpected. The singer talks about running around the block for no apparent reason, just to break a sweat and bust out of the doldrums of daily life. He encourages us to do the same, and to say goodbye to the drought of creativity and excitement that can come from stagnation.
Line by Line Meaning
Life could slip away in absent minded numbness
If you’re not careful, life can pass you by without you even realizing it.
I’m only sayin this ‘cuz I wish for the best
I’m telling you this because I want the best for you.
When you always stay in self-incarceration
When you constantly isolate yourself from others and the world around you.
I thinks it’s such a shame
I believe it’s a shame because you’re missing out on so much.
Don’t stay home this time no don’t stay home
Don’t isolate yourself this time, get out and experience life.
If he don’t have to he don’t want to
If someone doesn’t have to leave the house, they often don’t want to.
Don’t say no
Don’t refuse to leave the house or try new things.
Oh how I’d like to diffuse your time bomb anger
I wish I could help you control your explosive anger.
It’s screaming danger danger this kind of world
The world we live in can be dangerous and unpredictable.
Don’t care if you’re home so you better get some
The world won’t wait for you, so you need to make the most of your time and experiences.
Everything I’m sayin’ you can dismiss
You might choose to ignore everything I’m telling you.
Because I sat alone on this past Christmas
I spent Christmas alone and I regret it.
I deserved to be alone
I was alone because of my choices and actions.
But I guess I should have gone home
In hindsight, I should have made an effort to spend Christmas with loved ones.
Hey don’t break the mold kid just eat around it
Don’t be afraid to be different, just find a way to work within the existing system.
Yeah that’s what I did
That’s how I’ve learned to navigate life.
I’ll be running around the block
I like to keep active and move around.
For no apparent reason
I don’t need a specific reason to be active.
Somethin’ you’ll catch me doin’ in any season
This is a habit that I maintain all year round.
Gotta break a sweat man gotta go bust out
I need to push myself and put in some effort to achieve my goals.
Biddy by by by by
N/A
Good-bye to the drought, yea
I’m saying goodbye to a period of unhappiness or stagnation in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICK HEXUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@steelydws
This is REQUIRED LISTENING every year on March 11!
@alairolewicz7994
Happy 311 Day 2024!!! 🎉🎉🎉
@sarahlee9046
I'm 44. My favorite band 😍... been following them since they came out. Timelessness 💕
@tokenblack7983
I’m 47 and with you man. 311 is one of my best memories growing up
@masterchief00
criminally underrated. 311 is dope as hell
@mbopineappleman2723
depeched mode yessss ❤️
@shezie9525
Oh hell yeah
@thedevil5544
they played all there stuff on the radio all thew the 90s and early 2000s i dont think thats underrated
@justinthomas2880
They headlined many a concert in their prime and still draw in large crowds of loyal fans, no way.
@neatchipops3428
Yeah, they appear... underrated, compared to some pop names and rap titles... but that's because... they're real. All their songs are real. All their fans are real. That's what "the real" big time looks like. Fuck janet jackson and jz and all the zombies that drop a penny for fake sht.