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.
To Be Honest
311 Lyrics
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For the boy is hard
He doesnt mean to break all those girls hearts
Perks they flow
Loaded gun
Only says them just to have his fun
And it sounds like this
On my mind, all the time
Youre my one and only
Kick the booty
The boy is not hard
He throws down like a crazy retard
A gentle lie
And a clever line
A deceptive romance makes for him too
And it sounds like
On my mind, all the time
Youre my one and only
And it sounds like this
On my mind, all the time
you know youre my one and only
In 311's song "To Be Honest", the lyrics describe a boy who has a hard time committing to relationships and often hurts the girls he is with. He is aware of this but still continues to play with their emotions. The lyrics show that he uses his charm and wit to ensnare these girls, and while it may seem like he genuinely cares for them, it is just a deceptive romance. The chorus repeats the sentiment of him being preoccupied with this one girl, but it is unclear if she is aware of his true intentions.
The use of the phrase "loaded gun" implies that the boy knows the effect he has on these girls is dangerous and could potentially cause harm. The line "kick the booty, the boy is not hard" highlights the absurdity of his behavior, as he tries to act tough but ultimately fails. It is almost as if he is compensating for his inability to form meaningful connections by acting recklessly.
Overall, "To Be Honest" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of leading people on and playing with their emotions. It is a reminder to be honest and upfront with your intentions and to not hurt others in the process of figuring out what you want.
Line by Line Meaning
To be honest
Truthfully speaking
For the boy is hard
The young man is tough
He doesnt mean to break all those girls hearts
He doesn't intend to cause heartbreak
Perks they flow
Advantages come easily
Loaded gun
A potentially dangerous situation
Only says them just to have his fun
He says things only for his own pleasure
And it sounds like this
The following is what it sounds like
On my mind, all the time
Thinking constantly
Youre my one and only
You're my one true love
Kick the booty
Engage in a physical fight
The boy is not hard
The boy is not tough
He throws down like a crazy retard
He fights recklessly
A gentle lie
A mild falsehood
And a clever line
A smart or witty remark
A deceptive romance makes for him too
He enjoys deceitful romance
you know youre my one and only
You already know you're the only one for me
Contributed by Savannah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CodyCo
Yeah a remaster of Dammit!, Unity, & Hydroponic would be a Trinity Package.
Harrison L
I agree 100%
The Cover Up Crew
they should rerecord this
StupidEarthlings
May seem strange, but its almost feeks like they DID record this.
Cld be me though, i get like that sometimes.. like being 7 yrs late to the comments..
John Lebford
I like this.
Alexander Vines
You love this
Romeo Echo Delta
remaster dammit and unity 311 plz