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.
Whiskey And Wine
311 Lyrics
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I know I did you wrong
But I just got this feeling
Baby please hold on
The way we used to dance
We forgot the steps
We both lost our balance
Now I drink to forget
Whiskey and wine
Killing me shot at a time
You pour the liquor in the cup and then you swirl it around
Cause, you don't remember if you're up or you're down (up or you're down)
A temporary fix
Or moment's elixir
Yeah and I will say
I put my hand up in the air and I won't do it again, naw (put my hand)
Can't promise it because I don't pretend to know (to know what)
What the price I pay
Yeah yeah
Not a remedy for a thing and I will do it again, naw
Whiskey and wine
Killing me shot at a time
Whiskey and wine
Killing me shot at a time
The lyrics to 311's song Whiskey & Wine are about a relationship that has ended, where the singer has done something wrong and caused pain to their partner. The singer expresses regret and asks for forgiveness, but also acknowledges that they have been using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with their pain. The line "Now I drink to forget" shows that the singer is using alcohol as a way of escaping from their thoughts and feelings, but also acknowledges that it is not a healthy way of dealing with the situation. The chorus "Whiskey and wine, killing me shot at a time" suggests that alcohol is not only harming the singer physically but also emotionally.
The second verse continues with the theme of using alcohol as a temporary escape from reality. The line "You pour the liquor in the cup and then you swirl it around, Cause, you don't remember if you're up or you're down" shows that the singer is trying to forget their pain by getting lost in the feeling of being drunk. However, the singer also acknowledges that this is not a real solution to the problem, describing alcohol as a "moment's elixir". The line "I put my hand up in the air and I won't do it again" is the singer's pledge to try and move on from their mistakes and not repeat them in the future. However, the final line of the song "Not a remedy for a thing and I will do it again" shows that the singer is aware that they may fall back into old habits if they don't deal with the underlying issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you're thinking
I am aware of your thoughts
I know I did you wrong
I acknowledge my mistakes towards you
But I just got this feeling
But I have a certain intuition at the moment
Baby please hold on
Please bear with me a little longer
The way we used to dance
Our old way of moving together
We forgot the steps
We lost track of how to move in harmony
We both lost our balance
We both became unstable in our relationship
Now I drink to forget
Drinking is my tool to escape from reality
Whiskey and wine
Alcoholic beverages
Killing me shot at a time
Slowly deteriorating my physical and emotional health with every drink
You pour the liquor in the cup and then you swirl it around
You pour the drink in the cup and mix it because you're uncertain of how you're feeling
Cause, you don't remember if you're up or you're down (up or you're down)
Because you're unsure of whether you're feeling happy or sad
A temporary fix
A short-term solution
Or moment's elixir
Something that makes you feel better for a brief period of time
Yeah and I will say
I will mention
I put my hand up in the air and I won't do it again, naw (put my hand)
I raise my hand and claim that I won't repeat my actions
Can't promise it because I don't pretend to know (to know what)
I cannot commit since I don't want to fake my understanding
What the price I pay
What the consequence or cost will be
Not a remedy for a thing and I will do it again, naw
Not a solution for anything and I will likely repeat my behavior
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
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