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.
Get Down
311 Lyrics
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I was so out of control it just got worse
I hope you got more sense than I, side step the curse
I don't know which came first
In the spiral threatening my survival
It's come, time to get down
It's time to get down
Know we don't stop 'til they hear the bell sound
Keep your head up
Cause the truth just cut
No quick fix when I'm caught in a rut
What I got to do to get right size
Think I'm despised when I look through the eyes
Of another
Not mine to discover
What the next man think is none of my fucking business
And then I say what is this
Illusion I can't fix it
You name it, hey
The story stays the same
Any trouble you can name
Just goes straight into accepted
You name it, hey
It's time to get down
To the ground
So simple yet profound
In the now
Is why we're here
Inspiration
I've been waiting all my life
I'm set free, it's happened
I won't look back and think twice
It's how it's meant to be
Something's happened
A sudden slap in the right place
In my face, I thank you
You always came through for me
It's how it's meant to be
Gonna get down because I can't stay high
All of the time, cause I see the sign
So I re-align with an open mind
Adamant and circumvent
I get by every night and day
Get by with my comfort way
An Open space to an open way
I just unwind, I just unwind
And then I say what is this
Illusion I can't fix it
You name it, hey
The story stays the same
Any trouble you can name
Just goes straight into accepted
You name it, hey
It's time to get down
To the ground
So simple yet profound
In the now
Is why we're here
Inspiration
I've been waiting all my life
I'm set free, it's happened
I won't look back and think twice
It's how it's meant to be
Something's happened
A sudden slap in the right place
In my face, I thank you
You always came through for me
It's how it's meant to be
The song "Get Down" by 311 is about recognizing when one is on a dangerous path and actively making the choice to get off that path and move forward toward positivity and growth. The lyrics express regret for being out of control, but also a determination to change for the better. The chorus urges the listener to "get down" and get back to reality, to deal with any troubles and move forward with inspiration and an open mind.
The lyrics reference feeling stuck in reverse and caught in a spiral, indicating a sense of being trapped and unable to move forward. The verses also touch on the idea of not worrying about the opinions of others and focusing on one's own journey. The line "any trouble you can name just goes straight into accepted" suggests that problems can be overwhelming and feel insurmountable, but it's important to face them head-on and not simply give up.
Overall, the song "Get Down" is a call to action and an uplifting message to anyone feeling stuck or lost. It encourages the listener to take charge of their own life and move forward toward a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this great idea about why I got stuck in reverse
I've figured out why I've been stuck and unable to move forward
I was so out of control it just got worse
My lack of self-control made things worse
I hope you got more sense than I, side step the curse
I hope you're smarter than me and can avoid making the same mistakes
I don't know which came first
I'm not sure which problem caused the spiral I'm in
In the spiral threatening my survival
I'm caught in a dangerous cycle that's putting my life at risk
It's come, time to get down
It's time to face reality and make changes
Boots to the ground
I need to take action and get to work
Know we don't stop 'til they hear the bell sound
We're not stopping until we've achieved our goals
Keep your head up
Stay positive
Cause the truth just cut
Facing the truth can be painful
No quick fix when I'm caught in a rut
There's no easy solution when I'm stuck in a difficult situation
What I got to do to get right size
What do I need to do to get back on track?
Think I'm despised when I look through the eyes
I feel like people see me as a failure
Of another
Of someone else
Not mine to discover
It's not my responsibility to figure out what others think
What the next man think is none of my fucking business
I shouldn't worry about what others think of me
And then I say what is this
I question what's happening
Illusion I can't fix it
I can't fix a problem that isn't real
You name it, hey
There are endless problems and issues
The story stays the same
The same problems keep happening
Any trouble you can name
There are too many problems to list
Just goes straight into accepted
I've learned to accept the problems instead of fixing them
It's time to get down
It's time to face reality and make changes
To the ground
I need to get serious and work hard
So simple yet profound
The solution is simple but powerful
In the now
I need to focus on the present moment
Is why we're here
Living in the present moment is the purpose of life
Inspiration
I finally feel motivated and inspired
I've been waiting all my life
I've been waiting for this moment for a long time
I'm set free, it's happened
I finally feel free and unburdened
I won't look back and think twice
I won't dwell on the past or second-guess myself
It's how it's meant to be
This is how things were meant to happen
Something's happened
A positive change has occurred
A sudden slap in the right place
A wake-up call that came at the perfect time
In my face, I thank you
I'm grateful for this wake-up call
You always came through for me
I've been saved by the unexpected
Gonna get down because I can't stay high
I need to be practical and realistic
All of the time, cause I see the sign
I see the warning signs and know that things need to change
So I re-align with an open mind
I'm willing to change my mindset to make things better
Adamant and circumvent
I'm determined to overcome obstacles
I get by every night and day
I'm doing my best to cope in difficult times
Get by with my comfort way
I've been relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms
An Open space to an open way
I'm creating new possibilities for myself
I just unwind, I just unwind
I'm able to relax and let go of stress
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS HEXUM, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, CHAD SEXTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rplimo01
I got this great idea about why I got in reverse
I was so out of control it just got worse
I hope you got more sense than I, side step the curse
I don't know which came first
In the spiral threatening my survival
It's come, time to get down
It's time to get down
Boots to the ground
Know we don't stop 'til they hear the bell sound
Keep your head up
Cause the truth just cut
No quick fix when I'm caught in a rut
What I got to do to get right size
Think I'm despised when I look through the eyes
Of another
Not mine to discover
What the next man think is none of my fucking business
And then I say what is this
Illusion I can't fix it
You name it, hey
The story stays the same
Any trouble you can name
Just goes straight into accepted
You name it, hey
It's time to get down
To the ground
So simple yet profound
In the now
Is why we're here
Inspiration
I've been waiting all my life
I'm set free, it's happened
I won't look back and think twice
It's how it's meant to be
Something's happened
A sudden slap in the right place
In my face, I thank you
You always came through for me
It's how it's meant to be
Gonna get down because I can't stay high
All of the time, cause I see the sign
So I re-align with an open mind
Adamant and circumvent
I get by every night and day
Get by with my comfort way
An Open space to an open way
I just unwind, I just unwind
And then I say what is this
Illusion I can't fix it
You name it, hey
The story stays the same
Any trouble you can name
Just goes straight into accepted
You name it, hey
It's time to get down
To the ground
So simple yet profound
In the now
Is why we're here
Inspiration
I've been waiting all my life
I'm set free, it's happened
I won't look back and think twice
It's how it's meant to be
Something's happened
A sudden slap in the right place
In my face, I thank you
You always came through for me
It's how it's meant to be
@rokusansangen1475
I got this great idea about why I got in stuck reverse
I was so out of control it just got worse
I hope you got more sense than I, side step the curse
I don't know which came first
In the spiral threatening my survival
It's come, time to get down
It's time to get down
Boots to the ground
Know we don't stop 'til they hear the bell sound
Keep your head up
Cause the truth just cut
No quick fix when I'm caught in a rut
What I got to do to get right size
Think I'm despised when I look through the eyes
Of another
Not mine to discover
What the next man think is
none of my fucking business
And then I say what is this
Illusion I can't fix it
You name it, hey
The story stays the same
Any trouble you can name
Just goes straight into accepted
You name it, hey
It's time to get down
To the ground
So simple yet profound
In the now
Is why we're here
Inspiration
I've been waiting all my life
I'm set free, it's happened
I won't look back and think twice
It's how it's meant to be
Something's happened
A sudden slap in the right place
In my face, I thank you
You always came through for me
It's how it's meant to be
Gonna get down because I can't stay high
All of the time, cause I see the sign
So I re-align with an open mind
Adamant and circumvent
I get by every night and day
Get by with my comfort way
An Open space to an open way
I just unwind, I just unwind
And then I say what is this
Illusion I can't fix it
You name it, hey
The story stays the same
Any trouble you can name
Just goes straight into accepted
You name it, hey
It's time to get down
To the ground
So simple yet profound
In the now
Is why we're hereInspiration
I've been waiting all my life
I'm set free, it's happened
I won't look back and think twice
It's how it's meant to be
Something's happened
A sudden slap in the right place
In my face, I thank you
You always came through for me
It's how it's meant to be
@danb1995
I have been a 311 fan for 20 years........this is the BESTsong EVER!!!!!!! Thank you 311!!!!!!!!
@crownstupid
What the next man think is none of my fucking business
@Lostndsurf
This is might be one of my favorite songs ever! just so good musically and lyrically so strong it really speaks to me.
@GlycerinZ
This album definitely grew on me, and it didn't take long
@Famousaeb
This band's discography can be played on shuffle, and there will not be one song where you have the urge to hit next.
@mikeymillions1486
This song always centers me whenever I lose myself. One of their best. Super underrated.
@rarebikes88
I can listen to this song all day!
@oaktubs
This song is incredible... 311 is such a rare band, they NEVER suck, and at least a few times per album they hit a few peaks which 99% of bands will never hit once...
@kenandelissabuckley
My favorite song. I await the day I see them perform this jam live. So solid!
@Lifeisbeautiful86
This song wins!!!!!!! It's so powerful yet touching and so melodic I want to just die listening to it! SA's part is just amazing I can't stop repeating it! Why is it so amazzingly beautiful and catchy and intense and everything! *sigh*..311 4 Life