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.
Reconsider Everything
311 Lyrics
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How do they get programmed to your polluting?
Everyone's locked up in, in their suffering
The only way you can tell is Reconsider Everything.
What if the truth is that there is no truth?
The only thing I can prove is there is no proof.
Don't be so sure that the source is correct
How many times can they tell you?
Do you just give them their way?
How many times can they say that
Anytime you will ignore your
Heart it will come back twice more
Never deny your own instinct,
Reconsider Everything
Everybody has something to control
Something you want to grasp so it won't go
Either way you can fear it or feel low
If you get down with that go real slow
We could have not for it's so insane
Just not a truth (?)
To go again for it's so insane
Still controlled by the cords at the other ending
We could have argued them
We consider everything
You consider everything
Reconsider everything
Reconsider everything
Reconsider everything
Reconsider everything
The lyrics in 311's song "Reconsider Everything" invite the listener to critically reflect on their beliefs and assumptions, encouraging them to challenge the status quo and embrace a more open-minded perspective. The song begins by questioning why people keep doing the same thing, even though it may be harmful to themselves and the environment. The lyrics imply that we are often programmed by society to accept certain beliefs and behaviors without questioning their validity, and that this can lead us to become trapped in our suffering. The solution, according to the song's chorus, is to reconsider everything, to approach life with an open mind and heart, and to follow our instincts instead of blindly following convention.
The second verse of the song continues to challenge the idea of absolute truth, suggesting that the only thing we can be certain of is uncertainty. The lyrics caution against blindly accepting what we are told by others, and encourage us to think for ourselves and question the source of our beliefs. The song's bridge reminds us that we all have something we want to control or hold onto, but that this desire can lead to fear and insecurity. If we can let go of this need for control and embrace uncertainty, we can move forward with more ease and grace.
In summary, 311's "Reconsider Everything" is a call to break free from the limitations of conventional thinking and embrace a more open-minded perspective. The lyrics encourage listeners to challenge their beliefs, follow their instincts, and let go of the need for control.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times will they do the same thing?
Why do people continue to do things the same way over and over?
How do they get programmed to your polluting?
How do others influence and manipulate you into thinking a certain way?
Everyone's locked up in, in their suffering
Everyone is trapped by their own struggles and hardships
The only way you can tell is Reconsider Everything.
The only solution is to question everything and consider new perspectives and ideas
What if the truth is that there is no truth?
What if there is no one absolute answer or reality?
The only thing I can prove is there is no proof.
It's impossible to fully confirm or deny anything
Don't be so sure that the source is correct
Don't accept the credibility of something without verifying its accuracy
People believe it before, before they check
Many accept ideas without questioning them or confirming their validity
How many times can they tell you?
Why do people keep trying to convince you of the same thing?
Do you just give them their way?
Are you easily manipulated and swayed by others?
Anytime you will ignore your
Ignoring your gut feeling will only make it stronger
Heart it will come back twice more
Disregarding your instincts will lead them to become stronger and harder to ignore
Never deny your own instinct,
Always listen to your intuition and trust your gut
Reconsider Everything
Question and reconsider all ideas and beliefs
Everybody has something to control
Everyone desires to have control over something
Something you want to grasp so it won't go
Something you cling to so it won't leave you
Either way you can fear it or feel low
In some way, it causes fear or sadness
If you get down with that go real slow
If you must engage with it, proceed cautiously and carefully
We could have not for it's so insane
Things could have been different if the situation wasn't so crazy
Just not a truth (?)
It's almost impossible to fully understand the truth
To go again for it's so insane
Attempting to revisit the issue is pointless due to its ridiculous nature
Still controlled by the cords at the other ending
The situation is still being controlled by external forces
We could have argued them
We could have debated and disputed the ideas and beliefs
We consider everything
We take everything into account and question it all
You consider everything
You also reconsider every idea and thought
Reconsider everything
Question all and reconsider your ideas and perspectives
Reconsider everything
Keep questioning and reevaluating everything
Reconsider everything
Don't stop questioning and reconsidering everything
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