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.
Nix Hex
311 Lyrics
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Sways away the haze
They spent contemplating, formulating, theory siring above me swimming
Pay tribute to the few we look up to
Come again
You my soul fool
Who will know us but our brothers
New school, tip top, pound the feeble
Walking and talking
Low down and evil
Follow me now
Yo Vato
The nix hex is on
Would everybody just look at the hook
I took it strait from my brain
Reminds me of the time I was insane
And so I wrote it when I was loaded
And voted the least likely to turn out like a square
I'm singing it for your mind and no
I'm singing it for your ears
Jump up and down and leave the ground and know that's why your here
And they say down diggey down down, down diggey diggey down,stronger, longer
Line up your ways of know what I'm thinking say it again
And now I'm with my home team back with a good seat
I gladwick like chadwick to tell you what I mean
Were laying back on it just like good sex
Smooth yet physcodelic its called the nix hex-um
The monologue of a singalong
Las banderas de san juan piden pa ?????
"I'm feelin' fine, lord it's time"????? Go tell it on a mountain ,then again bring a friend
You'll maybe get dizzy with a scence of vertigo
Uplifted soul from the view that I'm on nothin' but love
But love
But love in my blood sonic in the vortex
This is the hip thing
Called the nix hex
Dig it
Begin
Come see me now come see me now baby
Come see me now come see me now aye
Come see me now come see me now Baby
Come see me now come see me now
I'm wickedy wild I need to put down
I come without a wreck so let's get
I'm wickedy wild I need to put down
I come without a wreck so let's get down
I want to make some music in this country
And I am the rhythm missionary with the melody
Wait a minute, just a minute
Yes yes time to rhyme and shine now rip it rip
Jump up and down cause that's the 311 style
Cruise on by the frowners, float follow me now with a smile
I got a golden ticket not gonna even pick it
I heard it he said it I heard it but it we but it went something like
The rhythm will make you want to move your body
I had it once and never ever forgot it
The song “Nix Hex” by 311 is a fast-paced blend of power rock, rap, and funk that fits within their unique style. The lyrics are a stream of consciousness with some political and philosophical ideas. Throughout the song, the lyrics evoke a sense of unity, upliftment, and a non-conformist attitude toward mainstream culture. The phrase “Nix Hex” seems to be related to a laid-back, yet psychedelic feeling that the song is intended to give to the listener.
The opening lyrics are about storytelling and the power of words to inspire and motivate. The phrase “Sways away the haze” refers to the ability of storytelling to cut through the confusion and misconceptions that people have about the world around them. The lyrics “Pay tribute to the few we look up to” appear to refer to the role models and idols that we admire and look up to in our lives.
The chorus of the song features the phrase “Nix Hex,” which seems to be a euphemism for a feeling of euphoria and transcendence that the song is intended to evoke. The rapping verses add a sense of urgency and energy to the song, with the lyrics expressing a rebellious attitude that is skeptical of mainstream culture and its values.
Overall, “Nix Hex” is a fast-paced and energetic track that showcases 311’s genre-bending style and their commitment to counterculture values.
Line by Line Meaning
Story time
The song is about to tell a story
Sways away the haze
The song elicits a dreamy feeling
They spent contemplating, formulating, theory siring above me swimming
The song is inspired by deep reflection
Pay tribute to the few we look up to
The song acknowledges the people we admire
Come again
The chorus is about to start again
You my soul fool
The song is talking to someone who fills them with life and energy
Who will know us but our brothers
Only those who are close to us will really know us
Those who down with us are thinking
The people who are aligned with us share our thoughts
New school, tip top, pound the feeble
The song encourages people to be bold and confident
Walking and talking
The song is confident and assertive
Low down and evil
The song is criticizing people who are immoral and corrupt
Follow me now
The song is leading the audience on a journey
Yo Vato
The song is addressing someone with a playful name
The nix hex is on
The song is celebrating a positive energy
Would everybody just look at the hook
The song is highlighting a catchy chorus
I took it strait from my brain
The chorus was created spontaneously
Reminds me of the time I was insane
The song evokes memories of a wild and crazy time
And so I wrote it when I was loaded
The song was composed under the influence of drugs or alcohol
And voted the least likely to turn out like a square
The singer was seen as unconventional and unpredictable
I'm singing it for your mind and no
The song is meant to stimulate the mind
I'm singing it for your ears
The song is meant to sound good
Jump up and down and leave the ground and know that's why your here
The song is encouraging people to let loose and enjoy life
And they say down diggey down down, down diggey diggey down,stronger, longer
The song is repeating a catchy and rhythmic phrase
Line up your ways of know what I'm thinking say it again
The song is challenging the audience to listen closely
And now I'm with my home team back with a good seat
The song is about coming home and feeling comfortable
I gladwick like chadwick to tell you what I mean
The song references two people with playful names to express a message of happiness
Were laying back on it just like good sex
The song is about feeling relaxed and content
Smooth yet physcodelic its called the nix hex-um
The song is soothing yet mind-altering
The monologue of a singalong
The song is a story in the form of a musical performance
Las banderas de san juan piden pa ?????
The song references a city in Puerto Rico
"I'm feelin' fine, lord it's time"????? Go tell it on a mountain ,then again bring a friend
The song is about feeling good and wanting to share that feeling with others
You'll maybe get dizzy with a scence of vertigo
The song is meant to be disorienting yet liberating
Uplifted soul from the view that I'm on nothin' but love
The song is about feeling happy and positive
But love
The song is emphasizing the importance of love
But love in my blood sonic in the vortex
Love is a powerful and energizing force
This is the hip thing
The song is cool and trendy
Called the nix hex
The song is about a positive energy and vibe
Begin
The song is starting again
Come see me now come see me now baby
The song is inviting someone to come closer
Come see me now come see me now aye
The song is inviting someone to share a moment of closeness
Come see me now come see me now Baby
The song is repeating the invitation for emphasis
Come see me now come see me now
The song wants someone to feel welcome and invited
I'm wickedy wild I need to put down
The song is expressing a desire to calm down
I come without a wreck so let's get
The song wants to move forward without causing harm
I want to make some music in this country
The song expresses a desire to make a positive impact
And I am the rhythm missionary with the melody
The song is confident in its ability to inspire and uplift
Wait a minute, just a minute
The song is asking for a pause, for people to just listen
Yes yes time to rhyme and shine now rip it rip
The song is ready to deliver its message with energy and skill
Cruise on by the frowners, float follow me now with a smile
The song is encouraging people to be happy and carefree
I got a golden ticket not gonna even pick it
The song is not concerned with material success
I heard it he said it I heard it but it we but it went something like
The song is reciting a phrase that was heard and enjoyed
The rhythm will make you want to move your body
The song is confident in its ability to make people dance
I had it once and never ever forgot it
The song recalls a great experience that is still remembered
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOUGLAS VINCENT MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS LOFTON HEXUM
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