Loco
311 Lyrics


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Hey you got to step outside to see what's going on
Hey you can't run and hide when the psybin trip is on
Not like this have you seen such green
A spot like this becomes serene
I'm glad you're here, I have no fear

[Chorus]
We trip the shrooms fantastic and shit gets drastic
Elbow pull and kick
We trip the shrooms fantastic and shit gets drastic
Check it out

Right now my brain is fragile
But then you seem so agile, we'll make it in tea
And we'll see what there is to see

[Chorus]

Make an instrumental, add a little vocal
Take it to the stage and make the people go loco
Make an instrumental, add a little vocal
Take it to the stage and make the people go loco

Boom boom you got the spinning of the room
Quite right you got the breaking of the light
Boom boom you got the spinning of the room
Quite right you got the breaking of the light

And the sun and the moon and the spinning of the room
It does to my sight what the prizm does to light
You're quicker than me ridiculous see
You come follow me get lobotomy
You're quicker than me ridiculous see
You come follow me get lobotomy

[Chorus]

Make an instrumental, add a little vocal




Take it to the stage and make the people go loco
[5x]

Overall Meaning

The song "Loco" by 311 is all about the psychedelic experience of taking mushrooms, or "shrooms," and the effect they have on the mind and body. The lyrics describe the feeling of being transported to a magical, serene place, where the colors are brighter and everything seems more vivid. The chorus talks about how "shit gets drastic" when tripping on shrooms and how it can make you feel both fragile and agile at the same time. The song also refers to the spinning of the room and the breaking of the light, which could be interpreted as visual hallucinations brought on by the shrooms.


The verses speak to the transformative power of the shroom tripping experience. The first verse is a call to step outside and see what's really going on in the world, as if the shroom trip is a way to awaken and see things more clearly. The second verse describes how making the shrooms into tea can enhance the experience and that there is something to be gained from seeing what there is to see on this trip. The third verse is a bit more abstract, with references to the sun, the moon, and the power of light. The word "ridiculous" is used several times, which could imply that the whole shroom experience is a little crazy, but also transformative.


Overall, "Loco" is a song about the transformative and awe-inspiring experience of taking shrooms. It's a celebration of the power of the human mind to explore new and different states of consciousness and to learn from those experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you got to step outside to see what's going on
You must explore beyond your comfort zone to truly understand what's happening


Hey you can't run and hide when the psybin trip is on
You can't escape the effects of psychedelic mushrooms


Not like this have you seen such green
Nature is especially vivid and beautiful on this trip


A spot like this becomes serene
The environment transforms into a peaceful haven


I'm glad you're here, I have no fear
The presence of a trusted companion brings comfort and reduces anxiety


[Chorus] We trip the shrooms fantastic and shit gets drastic Elbow pull and kick We trip the shrooms fantastic and shit gets drastic Check it out
The experience of taking psychedelic mushrooms is intense and can cause physical reactions


Right now my brain is fragile
The user's mental state is vulnerable during the trip


But then you seem so agile, we'll make it in tea
The user's companion appears capable and together they plan to consume the mushrooms in tea form


And we'll see what there is to see
They look forward to the unknown possibilities of the trip


[Chorus]
Reinforcing the theme of intense experiences during the trip


Make an instrumental, add a little vocal Take it to the stage and make the people go loco
The musicians plan to create a song that will excite the crowd and make them go crazy with enjoyment


Boom boom you got the spinning of the room Quite right you got the breaking of the light
The psychedelic experience causes visual and sensory distortions


And the sun and the moon and the spinning of the room It does to my sight what the prizm does to light
The trip creates an illuminating, colorful and abnormal visual experience


You're quicker than me ridiculous see You come follow me get lobotomy
The user's companion is energetic and wants to lead them on a journey that will alter their perception of reality


[Chorus]
Reinforcing the theme of intense experiences during the trip


Make an instrumental, add a little vocal Take it to the stage and make the people go loco [5x]
Repeating the idea of creating an exciting musical performance that energizes the crowd




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS HEXUM, TIM MAHONEY

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