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.
First Dimension
311 Lyrics
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Ringing ears like sonic boom
Miles wide you hear me calling, calling
Across the ocean cross the sea
Navigating disparity
Miles wide you hear me calling, calling
A further extension
Reality is our intention
It's like meditation
Beyond medication
And striving for the transformation
Quantum leaping through science
To cosmic compliance
By ending our fossil reliance
Now the miscalculations
Are causing mutations
Here's your correction, boom!
It's something beyond comprehension
We come from another dimension
It is our one true intention
To change your fate yes I'm telling you
Beings that once were cetacean
Resonating through earth's vibration
Want you to solve the equations
Before it's too late c'mon!
Power without control
Dig yourself into a hole
Rocketing on the horizon rising
Philosophy expressed to me
Moments spending silently
Listening to the horizon rising
The nuclei, dividing before my eyes
I wonder why, how can this be at all
Imagine a time before, words made a rhyme
Before clocks to wind
Before they had the chance to stall
Across the ocean across the sea
Navigating disparity
It's something beyond comprehension
We come from another dimension
It is our one true intention
To change your fate yes I'm telling you
Beings that once were cetacean
Resonating through earth's vibration
Want you to solve the equations
Before it's too late c'mon!
The song "First Dimension" by 311 is a call to action for humanity to awaken to the reality of their existence and take responsibility for their impact on the world. The lyrics describe a feeling of being blown away by the truth and seeking to transcend the limitations of our current understanding. The distance metaphor is used to suggest that the answers lie beyond our everyday experience and that the journey there will be difficult but worthwhile. The song challenges those who are listening to engage in meditation as a way of attaining greater clarity and insight.
The lyrics also suggest that we must be mindful of our dependence on fossil fuels, which have had a destructive impact on the environment. The idea of "cosmic compliance" suggests that we must align ourselves with the natural forces of the universe in order to understand and overcome the challenges we face. The final verse introduces the idea of beings that were once cetaceans, or whales, who are resonating through the vibrations of the earth and want us to solve the equations that will allow a harmonious relationship between all beings.
Line by Line Meaning
Blow you right out of the room
Overwhelming force to push someone out of a specific space
Ringing ears like sonic boom
Ears experiencing a loud noise similar to a sonic boom
Miles wide you hear me calling, calling
Voice being heard across a great distance
Across the ocean cross the sea
Traversing great bodies of water
Navigating disparity
Dealing with differences and difficulties along the way
Now it's time that we mention
Bringing up a new topic
A further extension
Continuation or development of an idea
Reality is our intention
Intention to focus on real and tangible things
It's like meditation
Similar to the practice of clearing one's mind
Beyond medication
Mental health improvements achieved without medication
And striving for the transformation
Working towards significant change
Quantum leaping through science
Breaking through barriers in the field of science
To cosmic compliance
Following the laws of the universe
By ending our fossil reliance
Reducing our dependence on fossil fuels
Now the miscalculations
Errors in calculations
Are causing mutations
Causing changes in ways that are unexpected
Here's your correction, boom!
Providing a solution to a problem with a sudden, noticeable impact
It's something beyond comprehension
Difficult to understand and grasp
We come from another dimension
Not originating from this physical realm
It is our one true intention
Committed to pursuing a specific goal
To change your fate yes I'm telling you
Dedicated to altering or improving the future outcome
Beings that once were cetacean
Creatures that formerly lived in oceans and seas
Resonating through earth's vibration
Connecting and harmonizing with the planet's energy
Want you to solve the equations
Requesting help in finding solutions to problems
Before it's too late c'mon!
Urging action before it becomes too late
Power without control
Ability to exert force without restraint
Dig yourself into a hole
Engaging in actions that are ultimately negative or harmful
Rocketing on the horizon rising
Moving quickly towards a future that is becoming clearer
Philosophy expressed to me
Concepts and beliefs shared with the artist
Moments spending silently
Time spent in quiet reflection
Listening to the horizon rising
Attentive to the changes and opportunities of the future
The nuclei, dividing before my eyes
Nuclei separating into smaller pieces
I wonder why, how can this be at all
Questions and doubts arising about a phenomenon
Imagine a time before, words made a rhyme
Conceptualizing a time before language existed
Before clocks to wind
In the time before mechanical timekeeping devices
Before they had the chance to stall
Prior to the time when progress halted
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON WILLS, CHAD SEXTON, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM, SCOTT RALSTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jesse Patrick
This makes me want to get on a boat, and sail across the ocean in a montage of fighting pirates, catching fish, and other awesome shit!
Daniel Borrie
@PrinceFcknCharming bravo for writing all that. Can you squeeze in fending off an army of pirate Karen's who want to see your captain!
Vinny M
omg Wind Waker.... it's this song!
Agustin Salas
Saludos a todos desde Tijuana Baja California, Mexico.
¡Ahuevo putos escuchando 311! las mejores rolas de rock :) :D ¡Juju!
F8AL
Best song on the album !!
Cody Comeaux
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sjwoodruff
Could listen to this groove all day
Brian Myers
I need to give this album another chance. I'm one of the old school elitist. Pretty good shit right here.
Buck Futtler
im an old school elitist too, this album and the last 2 are AMAZING.
Ben Johnson
I still like every 311 song. Mosaic is a masterpiece. I can't pick a favorite album. I guess it just depends on the day. Could be uplifter, could be music, evolver, stereolithic, or anything haha.