Starshines
311 Lyrics


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I am a music lover and some how I get paid
This song would still exist if no money was made
That's the difference I summed it up in a sentence, see
I'm sittin' here perfectly still 'cause I've got no place to go
Be about two months until we light up the show
Follow me now I sing of spring it's a marvelous thing
What else swing the thing you bring
Yo I got to say hola, Orange county to Angola
I go back to the beat, it never lets me down
Zone in and let it rola
Yo I got to say hola, Orange county to Angola
I go back to the beat, it never lets me down
Zone in and let it rola

I dream stream of sweat that connects me to you
I still be all about that thing that you do
We dip dip dive and herbalize
I don't look over my shoulder but I know there are spies
But then long time crew stuck like glue
You never let me down always came through
Always kept the flow even when you didn't know
Don't ask us we make it up as we go

Yo I got to say hola, Orange county to Angola
I go back to the beat, it never let me down
Zone in and let it rola
Yo I got to say hola, Orange county to Angola
I go back to the beat, it never let me down
Zone in and let it rola

Seems like people are the viruses
And earth is simply tired of us
So many heads what if something would give
And kill off our race maybe diseases from space
Arriving from a comet with a trail left for the planet
Say the wake it created was the start of the end
Filled with spores that were engineered plant pathogens
What's in the future for the view is many changes
Humans could be in danger
What would you eat to be a remainder
As your food is maimed to take you out the frame
Some would vaporize some would remain
The same suckers with no cares about
The wave of the world I feel
Their lives are destined for hard times too

There's a parallel universe that might be blocked
But by emotion we put into it we could unlock it
I'm not saying we could escape fate tunneling in this vast
Untranslatable energy filled of dust and ash

Say what, to me as the starshines




What kid, upstream the starshines, yeah
The next light, the starshines

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, 311 frontman Nick Hexum is reflecting on his love for music and the fact that it is not something he does solely for monetary gain. He expresses his appreciation for how the beat never lets him down and how he trusts it to take him on a journey, whether he's in Orange County or Angola. He also touches on the idea of humanity being a virus and the potential danger of diseases from space wiping out our race. Despite this, he remains hopeful and urges listeners to tap into the parallel universe of positive energy that exists all around us.


The first verse reveals Hexum's relationship with music - it's something he loves and would still create even if he wasn't getting paid for it. He sums up the difference between those who create for money versus those who create for passion in a single sentence. The second verse is more playful, with Hexum singing about his trust in the beat and his connection to his fans all over the world. The chorus ("Yo I got to say hola...") reinforces this connection and energy.


The third verse takes a turn towards darker themes, suggesting that humans are viruses and that we are destroying the earth. Hexum muses about the possibility of diseases from space wiping out humanity and what would happen to those who survived. However, he also suggests that there is a parallel universe of positive energy that we can tap into and create a better future.


Overall, the song Starshines is a tribute to the power of music, the importance of remaining optimistic in the face of darkness, and the interconnectivity of all people.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a music lover and some how I get paid
Although I love music, I still get paid to make it.


This song would still exist if no money was made
Money is not the reason this song exists, it is created purely out of passion.


That's the difference I summed it up in a sentence, see
The difference between creating art solely for passion versus profit can be explained simply.


I'm sittin' here perfectly still 'cause I've got no place to go
With nothing else to do, the artist is motionless and waiting for something to happen.


Be about two months until we light up the show
It will be two months until their next concert or performance.


Follow me now I sing of spring it's a marvelous thing
The singer is singing about the wonder and beauty of spring and is inviting others to join in the celebration.


What else swing the thing you bring
Bring your own unique style and personality to contribute and enhance the music.


Yo I got to say hola, Orange county to Angola
The artist is acknowledging and greeting people from different places.


I go back to the beat, it never lets me down
No matter what, the artist always finds comfort in the beat of the music.


Zone in and let it rola
Fully immerse yourself and let the music take over.


I dream stream of sweat that connects me to you
The singer connects with others through the energy and passion they put into their music.


I still be all about that thing that you do
The artist admires and respects the unique style and contributions of others.


We dip dip dive and herbalize
The singer and their crew enjoy engaging in relaxing activities and smoking herbal substances.


I don't look over my shoulder but I know there are spies
The singer is aware that others may try to observe or copy their style but does not let it distract them.


But then long time crew stuck like glue
They have a dedicated group of supporters who will always stand by their side.


You never let me down always came through
Their loyal fans never disappoint and are always there to support them.


Always kept the flow even when you didn't know
Even when others weren't aware or knowledgeable about music style, their fans have always maintained a positive mindset and interest.


Don't ask us we make it up as we go
The singer and their crew create their music spontaneously and without a rigid plan or structure.


Seems like people are the viruses
The actions and behaviors of humans are causing destruction, harm, and devastation to the planet.


And earth is simply tired of us
The planet has been greatly affected by human activity and is feeling the negative consequences.


So many heads what if something would give
There are so many people living in the world, what if something happened to affect them all?


And kill off our race maybe diseases from space
If humans were wiped out, there is speculation that it could be due to extraterrestrial disease or beings.


Arriving from a comet with a trail left for the planet
The illness could have traveled on a comet or other celestial body with a long, noticeable trail.


Say the wake it created was the start of the end
Once the comet arrived on Earth and created a wake, it could be seen as the beginning of the end for human existence.


Filled with spores that were engineered plant pathogens
The illness could be intentionally created and spread through plants or other organisms.


What's in the future for the view is many changes
The singer sees many changes in our future and is not sure what will happen.


Humans could be in danger
The singer is warning that humans could be in danger of becoming extinct.


What would you eat to be a remainder
If only a few humans remained, there would be a question of what food sources would be available.


As your food is maimed to take you out the frame
Even food sources could be compromised and could harm or take out those who consume them.


Some would vaporize some would remain
Some may instantly be killed while others could survive and live on.


The same suckers with no cares about
The singer sees certain people as selfish and uncaring about the consequences of their actions.


The wave of the world I feel
The artist can sense and relate to the constant change and evolution of the world.


Their lives are destined for hard times too
The selfish individuals will also have to face difficulties and challenges in their lives.


There's a parallel universe that might be blocked
There may be another universe with different possibilities but it is currently inaccessible or unseen.


But by emotion we put into it we could unlock it
Through emotions, perspectives, and creativity, new possibilities and perspectives can be discovered.


I'm not saying we could escape fate tunneling in this vast
The artist acknowledges that there is a limit to what they can change or control.


Untranslatable energy filled of dust and ash
There is a powerful, unknown energy in the world which is hard to comprehend or define.


Say what, to me as the starshines
The singer is beckoning for something to reveal itself or speak to them, using the imagery of stars.


What kid, upstream the starshines, yeah
They continue to call out for something to communicate or reveal itself, using playful language.


The next light, the starshines
The next event or opportunity for change is represented by the shining of stars.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD SEXTON, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM

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