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.
India Ink
311 Lyrics
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I write your name on my arm with India ink
Baby I told you once before it's not what you think
I drink it in with a sip
But I really want to chug
You know I take what I can get
Give me a dub, now
So good, so good
Come on now, I wish you would
Anytime I get together
Get to feeling like I could
I write your name on my arm with India ink
Baby I told you once before it's not what you think
I drink it in with a sip
But I really want to chug
You know I take what I can get
Give me a dub, now
So good, so good
Come on now, I wish you would
Anytime I get together
Get to feeling like I could
[Chorus:]
Woah are you with me [Repeat: x1]
Woah is that the best you can give me
Woah are you with me
I write your name on my arm with India ink
Baby I told you once before it's not what you think
I drink it in with a sip
But I really want to chug
You know I take what I can get
Give me a dub, now
You're even cuter
When you get crossed
Just stamp on your foot
And try to be the boss
I write your name on my arm with India Ink
I'm hanging on every word cause the way that you think
Yes every misstep well it led me to you
I'll do what I got to do to see it through
If you see a shooting star
Celebrate with a kiss
Won't have to wait far
When no one will ever miss
[Chorus]
Woah are you with me [Repeat: x1]
Woah is that the best you can give me
Woah are you with me
I'd carve my name on my arm
But you'd be alarmed
That I did it
I admit it
A big swing and a miss
So I'll keep my distance
Back in it
In a minute
[Chorus]
Woah are you with me [Repeat: x1]
Woah is that the best you can give me
Woah are you with me
Woah are you with me (name on my arm with India ink)
Woah are you with me (told you once before it's not what you think)
Woah is that the best you can give me
Woah are you with me
(Name on my arm with India ink, baby I told you once before it's)
The chorus of 311's song India Ink describes the singer's intense feelings towards their loved one, represented metaphorically by writing their name on their arm with India ink. However, they feel the need to clarify that this act of devotion isn't what it may seem like to an outsider. They long for more connection and intimacy with their partner, stating that they'll take what they can get, but really want to "chug" and be completely consumed by them.
In the bridge section, the singer expresses their desire for their partner, wanting them to reciprocate their feelings, and the euphoric feeling they get when they're together. The chorus repeats with a sense of urgency, asking if their partner is truly with them and if they can give more to the relationship.
The final verse describes the singer's willingness to go to great lengths to be with their partner but acknowledges a sense of caution in not wanting to scare them away. The song ends on a questioning note, asking if their partner is truly committed to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I write your name on my arm with India ink
The singer is marking their body permanently with the name of the person they love.
Baby I told you once before it's not what you think
The author assures their loved one that the act is not dangerous or self-harm related.
I drink it in with a sip
Every time they see their love, it's like taking a moment to savor.
But I really want to chug
The author addicted to this feeling and wants to be with their love all the time.
You know I take what I can get
The author has learned to appreciate every moment they have with their love.
Give me a dub, now
The author wants even more time with their love.
So good, so good
Being with their love feels amazing.
Come on now, I wish you would
The author wants their love to spend more time with them.
Anytime I get together
Whenever they are with their love.
Get to feeling like I could
Being with their love gives the author a sense of possibility.
Woah are you with me
The author is asking if their love is truly present with them.
Woah is that the best you can give me
The author wants more from their love.
You're even cuter
The author finds their loved one adorable.
When you get crossed
When their loved one is upset or angry.
Just stamp on your foot
A playful gesture their loved one does.
And try to be the boss
Their loved one tries to be in control.
I'm hanging on every word cause the way that you think
The author finds their loved one's thoughts and opinions interesting.
Yes every misstep well it led me to you
Even the things that went wrong brought the author to their love.
I'll do what I got to do to see it through
The author is willing to overcome any obstacle to stay with their love.
If you see a shooting star
A rare and special event.
Celebrate with a kiss
The author wants to celebrate special moments with their love.
Won't have to wait far
They believe that they will have many special moments together.
When no one will ever miss
The author's love is so special that no one could ever forget them.
I'd carve my name on my arm
The author is willing to go even further to show their love.
But you'd be alarmed
Their love would be frightened by this extreme act of devotion.
That I did it
The author would still do it if their love wanted it.
I admit it
The author confesses their love for their partner.
A big swing and a miss
The author recognizes that sometimes they make mistakes in showing their love.
So I'll keep my distance
The author is afraid of driving their love away.
Back in it
Despite past mistakes, the author is still committed to their love.
In a minute
The author will come back and renew their love.
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