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.
Mix It Up
311 Lyrics
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And a whole lot of you
Add it up together
And here's what you're gonna do
You gotta mix it up quick
And it'll blow up on this spot
I got a tell ya' that the place is getting hot
Now mix it up
Uh just mix it up
What the sum of all the parts
When you add it up
Make much more than what you had
I tell you what
It's like mad
The baddest thing that you've ever had, uh
[Bridge]
I was never too good at math anyway
But when you add it up it comes out more I have to say
A lot of people looking for what you and me have found
And now it seems no one's around, uh
A little bit of me
And a whole lot of you
Add it up together
And here's what you're gonna do
You gotta mix it up quick
And it'll blow up on this spot
I got a tell ya' that the place is getting hot
[Chorus]
Now mix it up
Uh just mix it up
What the sum of all the parts
When you add it up
Make much more than what you had
I tell you what
It's like mad
The baddest thing that you've ever had
We're just two misfits
That no one else gets
Everyone else in the place
Became a silhouette
Soon as there was you
It all comes in view
On my guitar
I see the sparks
When we have those conversations in the dark
[Bridge]
I was never too good at math anyway
But when you add it up it comes out more I have to say
A lot of people looking for what you and me have found
And now it seems no one's around
A little bit of me
And a whole lot of you
Add it up together
And here's what you're gonna do
You gotta mix it up quick
And it'll blow up on this spot
I got a tell ya' that the place is getting hot
[Chorus]
Now mix it up
Uh just mix it up
What the sum of all the parts
When you add it up
Make much more than what you had
I tell you what
It's like mad
The baddest thing that you've ever had
We're just two misfits
That no one else gets
Everyone else in the place
Became a silhouette
Soon as there was you
It all comes in view
On my guitar
I see those sparks
When we have those conversations in the dark
The lyrics to "Mix It Up" by 311 appear to be about the synergy that occurs when two individuals come together to create something greater than the sum of their individual parts. The song opens with the lines, "You take a little bit of me, And a whole lot of you, Add it up together, And here's what you're gonna do." The singer is emphasizing the importance of mixing together different ingredients to create something unique and powerful. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the repeated refrain of "Now mix it up, what the sum of all the parts, when you add it up, make much more than what you had."
The bridge further emphasizes this idea, as the singer describes themselves as not being good at math, but finding that when they add up their connection with the other person, it is much greater than they expected. The line "A lot of people looking for what you and me have found, And now it seems no one's around" provides a glimpse into the idea that this connection is rare and special, something that not everyone has the privilege to experience.
The final stanza builds on the previous ideas, describing the two people in question as "just two misfits, that no one else gets." This creates a sense of belonging and connection that is heightened by the mention of the sparks created during their conversations in the dark, emphasized in the line "On my guitar, I see those sparks." Overall, the song appears to be a celebration of the unique and powerful connection that can occur between two people when they come together and create something new and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
You take a little bit of me
We contribute equally to our relationship, taking and giving a small amount each.
And a whole lot of you
You offer a significant amount of yourself to me, making our connection powerful.
Add it up together
Our union is the sum of its parts, we are more than individuals.
And here's what you're gonna do
I urge you to act on this chemistry and mix our energies together.
You gotta mix it up quick
Act fast, don’t hesitate in blending us together.
And it'll blow up on this spot
Our collaboration can create a powerful impact on our surroundings.
I got a tell ya' that the place is getting hot
I can already feel the energy and tension building up between us.
Now mix it up
Let’s blend ourselves together now.
Uh just mix it up
It’s going to be fun and thrilling, let’s just do it.
What the sum of all the parts
The total of our differences and qualities will create a unique and vibrant connection.
When you add it up
Once we join forces, our power will only multiply.
Make much more than what you had
Our partnership transcends its individual components and creates something greater.
I tell you what
I’m trying to explain something exciting to you.
It's like mad
It’s ridiculously awesome how much power we have together.
The baddest thing that you've ever had, uh
Our bond is better and more profound than anything you’ve experienced before.
We're just two misfits
Our individual differences and quirks make us unique and not conforming to the norm.
That no one else gets
Our connection is special and not everyone will understand it.
Everyone else in the place
Everyone else in the world outside our connection.
Became a silhouette
They pale in comparison to us, who are the primary focus of everything.
Soon as there was you
Once you entered my world, everything else started to fade.
It all comes in view
With you, everything becomes visible and clear.
On my guitar
Through music, I can express the emotions and thoughts I have about us.
I see those sparks
I can feel the electricity and chemistry between us.
When we have those conversations in the dark
When we are intimate and express ourselves freely, that’s when our connection is at its strongest.
But when you add it up it comes out more I have to say
When we mix our qualities together, the result is something greater than the sum of our parts.
A lot of people looking for what you and me have found
Many people search for a connection like ours.
And now it seems no one's around
Our bond is so powerful that we don’t need anyone else around us to feel its intensity.
A little bit of me
I offer just a small portion of myself to you.
And a whole lot of you
You are a huge part of our connection, and your contributions to it are significant.
Add it up together
We create a powerful synergy together.
And here's what you're gonna do
I’m ready for you to join forces with me and create something amazing.
You gotta mix it up quick
We have to blend ourselves together fast before we miss our chance.
And it'll blow up on this spot
Our collaboration will create a powerful impact right here and right now.
I got a tell ya' that the place is getting hot
I can feel the energy building up between us, things are getting intense.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS HEXUM
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