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.
Give Me a Call
311 Lyrics
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Ooh with so few words I know what you said
Until the time comes
To carry the one
Make that dream real
And be sure it stays done
So let that thought
A vision that's caught
Never left behind
You should just give me a call
You should just give me a call
I think about you much more than I should
Now there's a structure nothing had once stood
No more bluffing it's cards on the table time
What it must be we will take it as a sign
So just give me a call
So just give me a call
Sunset and my love left me
Winter and I'm so far
In darkness will it lead me
Where the meanings are
I miss and think of you often
No flowers, I forgot them
The weather's the same
Nothing happens
No love's a hard lesson
Patience and years will refashion
What hours will undo
And circles not yet quite circles
Somehow close true
I keep on hearing the things that you said
I keep on feeling you go straight to my head
No more bluffing it's cards on the table time
What it must be we will take it as a sign
So just give me a call
So just give me a call
I call you up but you won't talk to me
No space for words there's just no room
I drift away but you pull me in
I'm the ocean you're the moon
Ooh how do I know if it's just me
Sometimes I think that it must be
You gotta know you can trust me
I think about you much more than I should
Now there's a structure nothing had once stood
No more bluffing it's cards on the table time
What it must be we will take it as a sign
So just give me a call
So just give me a call
So just give me a call
So just give me a call
The song "Give Me a Call" by 311 is a love song that talks about the longing and desire for connection between two people. The lyrics describe the thoughts and feelings that the singer has about the other person, and the internal struggle of not knowing if their love is reciprocated. The line "Ooh you draw such pictures in my head, Ooh with so few words I know what you said" suggests that even with limited communication, the other person's words and actions leave a lasting impact on the singer. The song also mentions the idea of patience and perseverance in a relationship, as well as the importance of being honest and vulnerable with one another. The repetition of the line "So just give me a call" could be interpreted as a plea for communication and a desire to reconnect with the other person.
The lyrics of "Give Me a Call" are open to interpretation, but the overall theme of the song is one of longing and hope for a deeper connection between two people. The soft and melodic instrumentals in the background further enhance the emotional depth of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh you draw such pictures in my head
Your words paint vivid images in my mind
Ooh with so few words I know what you said
You communicate effectively with little words
Until the time comes
Until the right moment arrives
To carry the one
To put your plan into action
Make that dream real
Bring your dream to life
And be sure it stays done
Ensure your dream is firmly established
So let that thought
Allow that idea to
Bloom in your mind
Grow and develop in your thoughts
A vision that's caught
An idea that's captured your imagination
Never left behind
Never forgotten or abandoned
You should just give me a call
Contact me
I think about you much more than I should
I constantly think about you, more than I should
Now there's a structure nothing had once stood
Our relationship has become more solid
No more bluffing it's cards on the table time
I'm being honest and upfront with you now
What it must be we will take it as a sign
We'll accept it as a sign of what we should do
Sunset and my love left me
My love has left me behind with the setting sun
Winter and I'm so far
I'm feeling distant during the cold months
In darkness will it lead me
I feel lost in the dark
Where the meanings are
Where everything has strong significance
I miss and think of you often
You're often on my mind and I miss you
No flowers, I forgot them
I didn't send you flowers
The weather's the same
Nothing has changed
Nothing happens
Nothing is moving forward
No love's a hard lesson
Realizing love doesn't exist is difficult
Patience and years will refashion
Time and patience can mend things
What hours will undo
What time has damaged
And circles not yet quite circles
Things aren't quite complete yet
Somehow close true
But we're still close and true
I keep on hearing the things that you said
I remember everything you said to me
I keep on feeling you go straight to my head
Your words still have a strong impact on me
I call you up but you won't talk to me
I try to reach you, but you don't respond
No space for words there's just no room
There's no chance for us to discuss things
I drift away but you pull me in
I try to move on, but you bring me back
I'm the ocean you're the moon
Our relationship is like the ocean and moon, constantly connected
Ooh how do I know if it's just me
How can I be sure I'm not just imagining things?
Sometimes I think that it must be
I wonder if my feelings are my own creation
You gotta know you can trust me
You need to understand that I'm trustworthy
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD SEXTON, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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