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.
NO CONTROL
311 Lyrics
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How can you say that you're blue
A rich rock star you are yet you still complain
That's insane
Imagine if you had a child of two
You're a single mom with a son named Tom
You work a long hard day just to bill pay
With no time to play then what would you say
Still in this world what it means to me
Losin' my grip as I trip on the anomalies
My third eye is the prize of unifyin' hours
The Pleadies will smash out the Taurus
Energy pure decompose in the porous
Soil of life moving on it's courses
Crystal's neath' the surface radiate the cycle
Combing minerals they will flex and let go
Toxically were built to never last
'cause the waste we make all day, steady growin' fast
I get up intake my blue-green algae
Let it penetrate in, strengthen my grasp
Holistic healers dealin' our galactic growth
Reversin' fx of shit wrecked Chernobyl
Want to take it further let's take that funk further
Want to take it further let's take that love further
We've all got pain that's real
And we should say how we feel
And I've felt so alone, but I know I've always got a home
The question I'm up serving is am I really deserving
Gamma waves bacterial plagues cow mutilations
All the time not to mention visitations
More than 2000 years of fuckin with our fears
The only thing true, we gotta love each other
Try to keep a positive vibe they make it tough for ya
You're cut off and lonely while you hustle for dough
We can overcome the wrongs
While we're reachin' the point
Stick together all forever, now continue to flow
Want to take it further let's take that funk further
Want to take it further let's take that love further
The lyrics of 311's song No Control revolve around the themes of gratitude, love, and the unity in the world. While talking about how people often complain and remain unsatisfied despite having so much in life, the song emphasizes the importance of being grateful for everything that one has. The song also talks about the world's various anomalies and the fear that plagues the human heart. Despite everything, it encourages people to stay positive, stick together, and continue to flow.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want me to cry? cry for you
Do you want me to show empathy towards you?
How can you say that you're blue
How can you claim to be sad and discontent when you have everything?
A rich rock star you are yet you still complain
You are wealthy and successful, yet you still find flaws in your life and complain about it.
That's insane
This behavior is irrational and absurd.
Imagine if you had a child of two
Imagine having more responsibilities and obligations, such as being a parent.
You're a single mom with a son named Tom
You are a single mother who works hard to support her son named Tom.
You work a long hard day just to bill pay
You have to work long and hard to pay all your bills and expenses.
With no time to play then what would you say
If you had no free time, how would you cope with your struggles?
Still in this world what it means to me
The meaning of existing in this world is still not clear to me.
Losin' my grip as I trip on the anomalies
I'm losing my grip as I stumble over the uncertainties and strange phenomena in life.
My third eye is the prize of unifyin' hours
The insight I gain through spiritual enlightenment is invaluable in uniting the different moments in time.
The Pleadies will smash out the Taurus
The cosmic powers of the Pleiades will destroy the negative aspects of Taurus astrology.
Energy pure decompose in the porous
Pure energy decays and breaks down into smaller components, just like how substances disintegrate when exposed to the earth's porous soil.
Soil of life moving on it's courses
Life keeps moving and changing like the flow of the earth's soil.
Crystal's neath' the surface radiate the cycle
Crystals hidden beneath the earth's surface reflect the cycles of life.
Combing minerals they will flex and let go
Minerals shift and release from each other, a metaphor for how we can let go and move on from our struggles.
Toxically were built to never last
Human existence is toxic and impermanent; we are not meant to exist forever.
'cause the waste we make all day, steady growin' fast
The waste and destruction we cause each day is increasing at an alarming rate.
I get up intake my blue-green algae
I start my day by ingesting nutrient-rich blue-green algae for optimal health.
Let it penetrate in, strengthen my grasp
The algae strengthens my grip on life and helps me endure its difficulties.
Holistic healers dealin' our galactic growth
Holistic healers help us grow and reach our full potential in the universe.
Reversin' fx of shit wrecked Chernobyl
Healing the effects of negative experiences, like the Chernobyl disaster, is possible with holistic methods.
We've all got pain that's real
Everyone struggles with real pain and hardships.
And we should say how we feel
We should be honest about our emotions and express them.
And I've felt so alone, but I know I've always got a home
I have experienced loneliness, but I am aware that I have somewhere to go and people who care for me.
The question I'm up serving is am I really deserving
I am questioning whether or not I am truly worthy of my blessings and good fortune.
Gamma waves bacterial plagues cow mutilations
The world is plagued by various issues, such as radiation and viral outbreaks, as well as animal cruelty.
All the time not to mention visitations
Additionally, there are unidentified visits from beings or forces we can't explain.
More than 2000 years of fuckin with our fears
Humans have been manipulating and exploiting our fears for over two millennia.
The only thing true, we gotta love each other
The only truth we can rely on is our need for love and connection with others.
Try to keep a positive vibe they make it tough for ya
It's challenging to maintain a positive outlook when faced with negativity and obstacles in life.
You're cut off and lonely while you hustle for dough
You may feel isolated and disconnected while you work tirelessly to make a living.
We can overcome the wrongs
We have the power to rectify and fix the wrongs in life.
While we're reachin' the point
As we work towards achieving our goals.
Stick together all forever, now continue to flow
We should remain united and continue to move forward despite the obstacles we may face.
Want to take it further let's take that funk further
Let's continue to enjoy and pursue the positive aspects of life.
Want to take it further let's take that love further
Let's continue to deepen our love and connections with others.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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