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.
Jupiter
311 Lyrics
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Think of bad things luck never gave you
And although your true love has just left you
Well at least your mother kept you, yes she did
Be sure that a dreams alive
They're only short bursts in life
Are you able to be satisfied
Do expect fun all the time
Hey we can rock it easy and lay it in the fold
Hey we can shake you simply just by being cold
And if it falls apart will you still be my friend
Get back, we're gonna stick together
And so many things that have gone wrong
At least you have ears to hear this song
And if you reading in close caption
There's still bad things that could have happened, yes there is
Long time since we've first came here
Sometimes we fall on deaf ears
One thing I got to say before sales dive
Stay positive and love your life
Hey we can rock it easy and lay it in the fold
Hey we can shake you simply just by being cold
And if it falls apart will you still be my friend
Get back, we're gonna stick together, uh
The lyrics of "Jupiter" by 311 are a message of positivity in the face of adversity. The first verse encourages the listener to focus on the good things in their life, even if they are few and far between. The second verse highlights the fact that even though bad things happen, we should be grateful for the things that have gone right. The chorus serves as a reminder that we need to stick together and support each other through difficult times.
The song's lyrics seem to be a reflection of the band's overall message of positivity and unity, which has been present throughout their entire career. The band has always been known for their positive lyrics and high-energy live performances, which have helped to build a loyal fan base over the years.
"Jupiter" was released in 1995 as part of 311's self-titled album, which was their fifth studio album. The album was a commercial success, and helped to cement the band's place in the alternative rock scene of the mid-90s.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes the only thing that saves you
Sometimes only one good thing is enough to keep you going.
Think of bad things luck never gave you
Shift your focus from what you don't have and be thankful for the bad things that never happened to you.
And although your true love has just left you
Even if you've just suffered from loss, you still have other people in your life who care about you.
Well at least your mother kept you, yes she did
Even if you feel like you have nothing else, at the very least you have the love and support of your mother.
Be sure that a dreams alive
Don't forget that even in tough times, it's important to hold onto your dreams and keep them alive.
They're only short bursts in life
Remember that life is full of ups and downs, so tough times are only temporary and don't define your entire existence.
Are you able to be satisfied
Ask yourself if you're content with what you have and appreciate the good things in your life.
Do expect fun all the time
Don't expect life to always be enjoyable and easy, because that's not realistic.
Hey we can rock it easy and lay it in the fold
We can take it easy and relax sometimes, without worrying too much about the future.
Hey we can shake you simply just by being cold
We can be distant and indifferent to others, which can cause them to feel uneasy or uncomfortable.
And if it falls apart will you still be my friend
Even when things go wrong, will you still stand by me and be there for me?
Get back, we're gonna stick together
Don't give up, we're going to work together to overcome any difficulties.
And so many things that have gone wrong
There have been many things that haven't gone as planned or have been difficult.
At least you have ears to hear this song
At least you have the privilege of experiencing music and all that it can bring to your life.
And if you reading in close caption
If you have a disability and need to use subtitles while reading this, it's still something to be grateful for.
There's still bad things that could have happened, yes there is
Despite any negative experiences, you can't overlook the fact that things could always be worse.
Long time since we've first came here
It's been a while since we've arrived at this place and experienced all the ups and downs life has thrown our way.
Sometimes we fall on deaf ears
Sometimes people don't listen or understand us, but that's okay.
One thing I got to say before sales dive
One last thing I want to say before things start to go downhill is...
Stay positive and love your life
No matter what happens, try to maintain a positive outlook and appreciate the good things in your life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD SEXTON, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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