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.
Long For The Flowers
311 Lyrics
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I want to locate a bit of you
Will I feel it or gaze in emptiness
Who'd guess it could be so unfinished
A never ending infernal process
Yeah where is that bliss
The ordinary life I knew that was so exquisite
I get more from the hours spent
Minutes that are free of dissent
A day without argument
You said you long for the flowers
That you remember
A song sang from the shower
How I used to bend words
You asked me where did all that go
And I have no answer
I admit that I'm giving up hope
And wondering if it can survive
One day will we just begin again
One day will we begin again
You said you long for the flowers
That you remember
A song sang from the shower
How I used to bend words
You asked me where did all that go
And I have no answer
I admit that I'm giving up hope
And wondering if it can survive
Don't think I take lightly
The wilting we feel
I wish for surviving
But time, but time
It steals like a thief
Whoa, don't think I take take lightly
The wilting we feel
I wish for surviving
But time, but time
It steals like a thief
The song "Long For The Flowers" by 311 explores themes of nostalgia for the past and the uncertainty of the future. The lyrics begin by talking about wanting to find something that connects the present world with the next world. The singer wonders if they will feel anything or if everything will be emptiness. The idea of an never-ending infernal process adds to the bleakness of the question. The singer longs for the ordinary life that they once knew and found so exquisite. The contrast between the desire for something meaningful and the mundane can be interpreted as a sense of lost purpose and direction.
The chorus talks about the different ways the two people long for things. One person longs for the flowers and the beauty of the natural world, while the other person finds solace in the moments and minutes without conflict. The second verse delves deeper into the nostalgia for the past. The singer recalls when they used to bend words and create songs in the shower. They acknowledge that they don't know where that creativity went and wonders if it can be rekindled. The chorus reiterates the differences in the two people's desires and questions whether they will ever be able to reconcile those differences.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message about the importance of connecting with others and finding meaning in life. The uncertainty of what lies beyond can create a sense of anxiety and fear, but finding joy in the present and remembering the past can help us navigate that uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Between this world and the next
I want to find a way to keep a piece of you with me, even beyond this life
I want to locate a bit of you
I want to hold on to a memory or a part of you that reminds me of the times we shared
Will I feel it or gaze in emptiness
I wonder if the connection I seek will be real, or if it will just be an empty hope
Who'd guess it could be so unfinished
It's surprising how incomplete and unresolved everything feels without you here
A never ending infernal process
The pain of losing you feels like it will never end, like a torture that never stops
Yeah where is that bliss
I long for the sense of happiness and contentment that I felt when you were here
The ordinary life I knew that was so exquisite
The everyday moments shared with you were precious and beautiful to me
You long for the flowers
You miss the simpler, more beautiful things in life
I get more from the hours spent
I find more fulfillment from the time spent with you than from anything else
Minutes that are free of dissent
The moments with you where we agreed and were on the same page were the most peaceful and enjoyable
A day without argument
A day where we didn't fight or disagree was a rare and special thing that I wish we could have more of
You said you long for the flowers
You told me that you miss the beauty of life
That you remember
That you have fond memories of the past
A song sang from the shower
A silly moment shared together that feels far away now
How I used to bend words
You remember my creativity and wit in our conversations
You asked me where did all that go
You wonder what happened to our connection and the joy we used to share
And I have no answer
I don't know how to explain why things have changed or what we can do to fix it
I admit that I'm giving up hope
I'm losing faith that we can find our way back to each other
And wondering if it can survive
I'm unsure if our relationship can withstand the changes and difficulties we're facing
Don't think I take lightly
I don't want you to think that I don't care about what we're going through
The wilting we feel
The way our connection and love seems to be fading away
I wish for surviving
I really hope that we can find a way to make it work and stay together
But time, but time
Unfortunately, the passage of time is making it harder for us to stay connected
It steals like a thief
Time seems to be robbing us of the love and joy we once had, and it's happening slowly and almost imperceptibly
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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