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.
Uncalm
311 Lyrics
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Listen to the drummer, just listen to the strings
Listen to the DJ just rappin' and things
Once I get a message from you, I get all edgy
My minds racing but you know I'm not ready, uh, I say
For you, baby all our dreams trickle through
We are back in your teenage bedroom
Salvador Dali honeymoon, for you
It's like you and me on Plymouth Rock
Embarking on a journey that I never thought
Would happen to me so effortlessly
Sparks flying, your laughter is a symphony
Spring, what a little moonlight can do
Soon the summer sun is on you
All the while we don't hear the news or feel blue
On the scales of desire your absence weighs
More than someone else's presence
I want to kiss reason goodbye today
I want to show it's purple essence
On your lips baby it'll fade away
Return your natural iridescence
On the scales of desire your absence weighs
More than someone else's presence
You make me feel uncalm and I think I like it
Make me think of a song that I could not write yet
Melodies create themselves, I'm just a conduit
You make my heart accelerate and I'm on to it
For you baby there's so much that I will do
To be near the sweetness on you
Funny everything seems so new when with you
On the scales of desire your absence weighs
More than someone else's presence
I want to kiss reason goodbye today
I want to show it's purple essence
On your lips baby it'll fade away
Return your natural iridescence
On the scales of desire your absence weighs
More than someone else's presence
Uncalm, uncalm, uncalm
The lyrics in 311’s song “Uncalm” seem to be about the feeling of being attracted to someone and the way that person can make you feel. The song begins by urging the listener to pay attention to the different instruments, especially the drummer, strings, and DJ. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is full of musical references and imagery. The singer talks about feeling edgy and racing when he gets a message from the person he’s interested in, but he’s not quite ready for it. The chorus repeats the phrase “uncalm” three times, which could represent the chaotic feeling of being in love or having a crush.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of being with the person you’re interested in and feeling as if everything is new and exciting. The singer describes being on a journey with this person and feeling as if he’s never experienced anything like it before. He talks about the summer sun and how it shines on the two of them, making everything seem perfectly happy and carefree. The chorus repeats once again, emphasizing the idea of feeling uncalm and enjoying it.
Line by Line Meaning
Uncalm, uncalm, uncalm
The singer is feeling unsettled and restless.
Listen to the drummer, just listen to the strings
The singer is suggesting to pay attention to the music and appreciate each instrument's sound.
Listen to the DJ just rappin' and things
The singer is telling the listener to enjoy the DJ's performance.
Once I get a message from you, I get all edgy
The artist becomes anxious when receiving a message from the person they care about.
My minds racing but you know I'm not ready, uh, I say
Although the artist's mind is active, they know they're not emotionally prepared for something.
For you, baby all our dreams trickle through
The singer believes in the power of their shared dreams.
We are back in your teenage bedroom
The singer reflects on their past experiences together.
Salvador Dali honeymoon, for you
The artist compares their feelings of surrealistic happiness to a Salvador Dali painting.
It's like you and me on Plymouth Rock
The artist emphasizes how solid their relationship feels.
Embarking on a journey that I never thought
The artist is surprised by how unexpected and exciting their relationship has been.
Would happen to me so effortlessly
The singer didn't expect to find love so easily.
Sparks flying, your laughter is a symphony
The artist is overwhelmed by the joy and beauty they find in their partner.
Spring, what a little moonlight can do
The singer focuses on the transformative power of love during springtime.
Soon the summer sun is on you
The singer looks forward to enjoying the warmth of the summer with their partner.
All the while we don't hear the news or feel blue
The singer is so happy with their partner that they tune out everything else negative or stressful.
On the scales of desire your absence weighs
The artist feels the weight of their partner's absence when they're not around.
More than someone else's presence
The artist doesn't find anyone else's company as valuable as their partner's.
I want to kiss reason goodbye today
The singer wants to let go of any logical or practical reasoning holding them back.
I want to show it's purple essence
The singer wants to demonstrate the intensity of their feelings.
On your lips baby it'll fade away
The artist wants to give their partner a temporary escape from reality with their affection.
Return your natural iridescence
The artist wants their partner to embrace their true, radiant self.
You make me feel uncalm and I think I like it
Despite feeling restless, the artist enjoys the excitement their partner brings.
Make me think of a song that I could not write yet
The singer is inspired by their partner to create something new.
Melodies create themselves, I'm just a conduit
The artist believes their creativity is channeled through their relationship, seamlessly intertwining their passions.
You make my heart accelerate and I'm on to it
The singer feels invigorated and motivated by their partner's influence.
For you baby there's so much that I will do
The singer is willing to go above and beyond for their partner.
To be near the sweetness on you
The singer finds comfort and happiness in being close to their partner.
Funny everything seems so new when with you
The artist appreciates the freshness their partner brings to their life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM, TIM MAHONEY
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