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.
Too Much Too Fast
311 Lyrics
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I can finally tell
They develop well
The tale I see
It tells my favorite story
Of friction and glory
Breaking the cast
It's not written
That's all just fiction
No, who says it's written in stone?
It's been a long time
Oh, such a long time
Finding my way all back out, whoa
Somehow you stood by
Beyond when you should die
I'm amazed at how things have turned out
What is revealed?
What is concealed?
It makes all the difference
Say what you will
We unreeled that human web
Just to see how it feels
[Chorus:]
Too much too fast
For the moment to last
I tumbled to you
While stumbling through
How do I get my head off of the tracks
Listening for a train, ah
Cause that's just no way to live
I got so much love to give
Much too fast, oh
Out of the blue
It all comes in view
You never win
If you don't go all in
The perfect hand
Can go just as you planned
I don't understand
Began right on track
Slipped through the cracks
We were two of a kind
Who seemed destined to find
We unreeled that human web
Just to see how it feels
[Chorus]
Too much too fast
For the moment to last
I tumbled to you
While stumbling through
How do I get my head off of the tracks
Listening for a train, ah
Cause that's just no way to live
I got so much love to give
Much too fast, oh
So much love to give, too much too fast [Repeat: x1]
Got so much love to give
Too much too fast
So much love to give
Too much too fast
The lyrics of the song Too Much Too Fast by 311 are about a relationship that is moving at a fast pace. The singer is reflecting on the past, rifling through pictures of his partner and realizing that their story is one of friction and glory. While they have had their ups and downs, they have come out on the other side and grown together in a positive way. The chorus repeats the phrase "too much too fast," indicating that the relationship has moved too quickly and the singer is afraid it will end abruptly. He wants to slow down and enjoy the moment, rather than rushing towards an uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
Rifling through the pictures of you
Looking through old pictures of you
I can finally tell
I can finally see
They develop well
The pictures turned out well
The tale I see
The story I see
It tells my favorite story
It tells the story I love the most
Of friction and glory
A story of conflict and victory
Breaking the cast
Breaking away from tradition
Repeating the past
Repeating old mistakes
It's not written
It's not predetermined
That's all just fiction
It's all made up
No, who says it's written in stone?
No one says it can't be changed
It's been a long time
It's been a while
Oh, such a long time
A very long time
Finding my way all back out, whoa
Getting back on track
Somehow you stood by
You were there for me
Beyond when you should die
Even when you should have given up
I'm amazed at how things have turned out
I'm surprised by how things have ended up
What is revealed?
What is shown?
What is concealed?
What is hidden?
It makes all the difference
It has a big impact
Say what you will
Speak your mind
We unreeled that human web
We untangled the complex relationships between people
Just to see how it feels
Just to experience it
Too much too fast
Too overwhelming, too quickly
For the moment to last
For the good time to continue
I tumbled to you
I fell for you
While stumbling through
While trying to navigate through difficulty
How do I get my head off of the tracks
How do I stop myself from getting too invested or attached
Listening for a train, ah
Being cautious of danger or negative consequences
Cause that's just no way to live
Because it's not a good way to live life
I got so much love to give
I have a lot of love to offer
Out of the blue
Suddenly
It all comes in view
Everything becomes clear
You never win
You can't succeed
If you don't go all in
If you don't give it your all
The perfect hand
The best situation
Can go just as you planned
Can still go wrong
I don't understand
I don't get it
Began right on track
Started out strong
Slipped through the cracks
Failed to maintain success
We were two of a kind
We were alike
Who seemed destined to find
Who were meant to be together
So much love to give, too much too fast
A lot of love to offer, but overwhelming
Got so much love to give
Have a lot of love to offer
Much too fast, oh
Too overwhelming
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