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.
Never Ending Summer
311 Lyrics
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This moment of unity
When there's no distance
In between you and me
I got to stop
When it becomes us and them
Need an enemy for ego to win
I don't care what they have to say
These are the good ole days
All together now
So tell me can this all be real
Find it so bizarre
Can this all be real
Hold them fingers up
Finding to a dance to be a coincidence
I don't think you got to let go of common sense
Can this all be real
Right now
[Chorus:]
Summer
Never ending summer
That's our time
We do it all the time
From Tokyo Bay to the Little Five Points
Keep on blazing a trail
Keep on rocking the joints
Summer
Here we go
Hanging out with my friends
We're traveling
Out and about
Good times that we're having it's
Harmonic bliss when we all are synchronized
Something got to see with your eyes
These are the good ole days
I don't care what they have to say
These are the good ole days
All together now
So tell me can this all be real
Find it so bizarre
Can this all be real
Hold them fingers up
Finding to a dance to be a coincidence
I don't think you got to let go of common sense
Can this all be real
Right now
[Chorus x3]
Summer
Never ending summer
That's our time
We do it all the time
From Tokyo Bay to the Little Five Points
Keep on blazing a trail
Keep on rocking the joints
Summer
Here we go
The opening verse of “Never Ending Summer” by 311 is about the moment when two people share a connection without any boundaries between them. The lyricist seems to be expressing his wish that everyone could put aside their differences and just enjoy the present with each other. However, he recognizes that the human ego needs someone to compete against to feel superior; that's why we often create an “us versus them” dichotomy. The lyrics seem to suggest that the past is forgotten, and all that matters right now is “harmonic bliss” with friends.
The chorus of the song is about the never-ending summer that the band experiences. They seem to be living on a perpetual high, traveling all over the world with their friends, and making new ones. The lyrics tell us that no matter where they go, they are “blazing a trail” and “rocking the joints.” The song is a celebration of life that is free from worry, judgment, and hatred.
The overall message of the song is quite clear - live in the moment and enjoy life. The song is about having fun and connecting with friends, creating memories that will last a lifetime. It encourages us to focus on the present and enjoy life to the fullest without worrying about anything else. It’s also a reminder to appreciate the people in our lives and find joy in the little things.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell you what I like
Expressing preference
This moment of unity
Enjoying the feeling of togetherness
When there's no distance
Feeling close to someone else
In between you and me
Without any barriers
I got to stop
Realizing the need to pause
When it becomes us and them
Recognizing division
Need an enemy for ego to win
Realizing the negative impact of ego and competition
These are the good ole days
Appreciating the present moment
I don't care what they have to say
Not worrying about others' opinions
All together now
Emphasizing unity
So tell me can this all be real
Questioning the validity of a situation
Find it so bizarre
Feeling confused
Hold them fingers up
Encouraging connectedness
Finding to a dance to be a coincidence
Feeling amazed by synchronicity
I don't think you got to let go of common sense
Still holding onto rationality
Right now
Emphasizing the present moment
Summer
The season that is being enjoyed
Never ending summer
Continuing to enjoy life's pleasures
That's our time
A time of joy and fun
We do it all the time
Continuously living in the moment
From Tokyo Bay to the Little Five Points
Having fun wherever they go
Keep on blazing a trail
Creating their own path
Keep on rocking the joints
Continuing to enjoy themselves
Here we go
Excitedly anticipating more fun
Hanging out with my friends
Spending time with loved ones
We're traveling
Going on adventures
Out and about
Enjoying the world around them
Good times that we're having it's
Enjoying the present situation
Harmonic bliss when we all are synchronized
Feeling united and in harmony
Something got to see with your eyes
Needing to experience things firsthand
Chorus
Repeating the main message of the song
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON WILLS, CHAD SEXTON, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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