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.
Peaceful Revolution
311 Lyrics
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An honor to observe the beautiful solution
I tip my hat to we the people in order to form a more perfect world
This shall come to pass
The beginning of the end
Of the ignorance that once could sin
The tyrant to power
In the worldwide revolution
Yeah, the peaceful revolution
All around this small world
Now the people demand to listen
These truths self-evident
Philosophical evolution
As the old die out
The young see a better way
Human rights guaranteed to all
Without regard to race, I say
The beginning of the end
Now the people vote, we will not sin
The tyrant to power
His day is done
In the worldwide revolution
In the peaceful revolution
I see the last frontier and the peaceful revolution
World peace is merely a product of social evolution
The conquest lies in accepting different peoples
And thinking right here at home
In the suns kingdom
The beginning of the end
And of the tolerance that once could sin
The tyrant to power
His day is done
In the worldwide revolution
In the peaceful revolution
Its the peaceful revolution
Its the peaceful revolution
The lyrics of 311's song Peaceful Revolution suggest optimism and the hope of a better future. The singer believes in the possibility of a "more perfect world," and is grateful to be alive to see it happen through the process of a "peaceful revolution." The "tyrant" in power will eventually be removed from power, and a new order, one of "human rights guaranteed to all," will take its place. The singer celebrates the philosophical evolution that is taking place as people demand to listen to and accept different cultures and peoples.
Furthermore, the lyrics of Peaceful Revolution incorporate some philosophical themes such as the idea that world peace is a product of social evolution, and that the conquest lies in accepting different peoples. The singer also highlights the need for the younger generation to embrace the better way of life, which includes seeing beyond race and embracing human rights. The lyrics also showcase the relevance of peaceful protests - nationwide and worldwide - in creating a better future for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Its good to be alive in the peaceful revolution
Being alive to witness and be a part of a peaceful revolution is a beautiful feeling
An honor to observe the beautiful solution
It is an honor to witness the beautiful solution that comes with a peaceful revolution
I tip my hat to we the people in order to form a more perfect world
I respect and acknowledge the power of the people to come together and create a better world
This shall come to pass
The peaceful revolution will eventually lead to positive change and progress
The beginning of the end
The start of the end of the negative and harmful ways of the past
Of the ignorance that once could sin
The end of harmful ignorance and wrongdoing in the past
The tyrant to power
Leaders who abused their power are no longer in control
His day is done
Their time of control and tyranny is over
In the worldwide revolution
This peaceful revolution is happening all over the world
Yeah, the peaceful revolution
This revolution is peaceful and non-violent
All around this small world
This peaceful revolution is happening all over the world, even in small places
Now the people demand to listen
The people are demanding to be heard and their voices are being listened to
These truths self-evident
These truths are obvious and undeniable
Philosophical evolution
This peaceful revolution is a philosophical evolution towards positive change
As the old die out
The negative ways of the past are no longer being followed
The young see a better way
The younger generation sees a better and more positive way forward
Human rights guaranteed to all
Everyone is guaranteed basic human rights, regardless of their race
Without regard to race, I say
I believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their race
Now the people vote, we will not sin
The people are now using their right to vote and choose better leaders
I see the last frontier and the peaceful revolution
I see a future where the last frontier is peace through a peaceful revolution
World peace is merely a product of social evolution
World peace will come from the social evolution that occurs through peaceful revolution
The conquest lies in accepting different peoples
We will conquer our differences by accepting and embracing them
And thinking right here at home
The change and progress we need to make starts in our communities and homes
In the suns kingdom
In a world where everyone is equal and the sun shines on us all
And of the tolerance that once could sin
The end of harmful tolerance of bad behavior in the past
Its the peaceful revolution
This revolution is completely peaceful and non-violent
Contributed by Christian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brenden Grzelak
Wow. Great song. Thanks for uploading. I love 311 and I've started getting into their earliest work like this. Again, thank you for uploading
TheRarestOnes
You bet!
A_drenaline
I believe this is the only song that wasn't re-released from their early work.
A_drenaline
@TheRarestOnes Thanks for the clarification. God I love these early versions. Just watched the Floodfest 93 set the other day, incredible. I seen them 3 days ago and just like SA says they, "still got that drive, still got that gear." One of the best shows I've seen out of the 22 years I've been following them.
TheRarestOnes
"This Too Shall Pass" is the only song off of this tape that got officially released on 'Omaha Sessions' and even that version was remixed to omit some of the adlib vocals.
Jmathis732AuG
Die hard 311 fan since the beginning... and it pains me to say this... not a fan of the song...