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.
Something Out Of Nothing
311 Lyrics
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Sun reflected you to me
We are the moon and the stars
Darkness hiding mystical heart
We have just begun
The dreams, the nightmares of everyone
We are mysterious things
Eternal, perpetual, and ending
The ending, the middle, and the big bang
We are the zero and one
The desert, the voice, and the ocean
[Bridge]
I've one conclusion
It's not illusion
But it's creativity
The supernatural thing that happens between you and me, yeah
[Chorus:]
Because it's magic
Something out of nothing
Magic
Something out of nothing
The paranormal became normal
Every time you're through the door
Don't care what they say
That's what I'll say
We are silver and gold
The eyes that see
The hands that hold
We are all you heard
A whisper to scream every word
You are everything
Eternal, perpetual, and ending
I am a mystical
The sweet science of seeing the whole
We are creative
Everyone of us is how we live, yeah
We are positive
Everyone of us is how we live
[Bridge]
I've one conclusion
It's not illusion
But it's creativity
The supernatural thing that happens between you and me, yeah
[Chorus]
Because it's magic
Something out of nothing
Magic
Something out of nothing
The paranormal became normal
Every time you're through the door
Don't care what they say
That's what I'll say
Magic, something out of nothing [Repeat: x1]
The paranormal became normal
Every time you're through the door
Don't care what they say
That's what I'll say
Because it's magic [Repeat: x2]
Something out of nothing
Don't care what they say
That's what I'll say
The lyrics of "Something Out Of Nothing" by 311 are about the mystical and eternal connection between two individuals who make something extraordinary happen. The song explores the idea that when two people come together, they create a supernatural, inexplicable force that can bring about magic in their lives.
The first verse of the song emphasizes the power of nature to bring people together. The wind, the sea, the moon, and the stars are all symbols of the beauty and mystery of the world, and they reflect the connection between two people who are brought together by fate. The second verse highlights the importance of balance and contrast in this relationship - the yin and the yang, the ending, the middle, and the beginning, the zero and the one. Together, these contrasting elements create something new and extraordinary.
The chorus asserts that this connection between two people is magical and can create something out of nothing. It's a supernatural force that can turn the paranormal into the norm when they're together. The song emphasizes that this connection is real and not an illusion, and it's an act of creativity that happens between two people.
Overall, "Something Out Of Nothing" by 311 is about the inexplicable force that brings two people together and creates a connection that can create magic out of nothing.
Line by Line Meaning
We are the wind and the sea
We encompass the vastness and fluidity of nature.
Sun reflected you to me
Our paths crossed due to circumstances that were beyond our control.
We are the moon and the stars
We share a mystical quality that defies understanding.
Darkness hiding mystical heart
There's more to us than meets the eye; we have a deep, mysterious core.
We have just begun
Our journey together has only just started.
The dreams, the nightmares of everyone
We are influenced by the collective consciousness of humanity.
We are mysterious things
We are complex and defy easy explanation.
Eternal, perpetual, and ending
We exist outside of time, but also embody its passage.
We are the yin and the yang
We contain both light and dark, good and bad, and balance both in varying degrees.
The ending, the middle, and the big bang
We are present at all points in time, from the beginning to the end.
We are the zero and one
We represent duality in its simplest and most complex forms.
The desert, the voice, and the ocean
We embody the extremes of the physical world, from the barren desert to the raging sea.
I've one conclusion
There is one thing I know for sure.
It's not illusion
What we have is not just a figment of our imagination.
But it's creativity
It's the result of our imagination and willingness to explore new things.
The supernatural thing that happens between you and me, yeah
Our connection is otherworldly and beyond explanation.
Because it's magic
Our relationship defies logic and explanation.
Something out of nothing
It was unexpected, and yet we created something from nothing.
The paranormal became normal
Our supernatural connection eventually became everyday and mundane.
Every time you're through the door
Whenever you enter my life once again.
Don't care what they say
I don't care what anyone else thinks about our connection.
That's what I'll say
I will stand by our bond, no matter what others may say or think.
We are silver and gold
We are rare and valuable, like precious metals.
The eyes that see
We are aware of the world around us.
The hands that hold
We have the capacity for love and connection.
A whisper to scream every word
We contain multitudes, from subtle to extreme.
You are everything
You mean everything to me.
I am a mystical
I contain a mystery that defies explanation.
The sweet science of seeing the whole
I am able to see the big picture and understand its complexity.
Everyone of us is how we live, yeah
Our lives are shaped by who we are and the choices we make.
We are positive
We choose to see the good in the world and in others.
Magic, something out of nothing
Our bond is mystical and yet created from nothing.
The paranormal became normal
Our connection may have started out mystical, but became an everyday occurrence.
Don't care what they say
Others may think our connection is unusual, but I don't care.
That's what I'll say
I will stand by our bond, no matter what anyone else thinks.
Because it's magic
Our relationship is inexplicable and defies explanation.
Something out of nothing
Our bond came from nothing, yet became something extraordinary.
Don't care what they say
I won't let anyone else's opinions affect our bond.
That's what I'll say
I will defend our bond and cherish it, no matter what.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cosmic Remix
Takes me back to when my parents were still together.
dannytube
spoken like a true music enthusiast! I listen to all kinds of music and whenever i play 311 it takes me back to a good place...... such a legendary talent.......
springer 90
This song sounds way better live, they need to bring this one back!
Driftcarsjp
I love this album and have been a fan since transistor and 311 has been my #1 band since then keep on rocking thanks 311
Pianist HyunJung Gloria김현정 글로리아
this is the best album ever, jah rastafari
riptorn311
This song rocks ass...even the first time i listened to it...btw...awesome chorus
ParadiXe311
Best song (excluding Bsides) on this album, imo.
Explosive Candy
you shouldn't have to be high to enjoy a 311 song
Cody Ferguson
311 is perfect for cruising the coastline
jhazlem
this album kicks fuckin ass, i love grassroots, music, soundsystem, blue album, from chaos and transistor but this album is fuckin amazing. i put it ahead of DTOM, evolver, from chaos, and transistor, and don't get me wrong, transistor and from chaos are damn sweet. what it comes down to is 311 is by far the best band ever. 9th album and they can still put out about 6 songs that blow my mind. this album is fuckin special. it grows on me every day, its crazy