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.
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311 Lyrics
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2 for 1, 5 for 4, half ounces
Quarter pounds, LB's and kilos
What are we looking for
Sinsemilla
What are we hoping for
What are we hoping for
Sinsemilla
Who's got the herb is what the young boys ask me
Who's got the herb and then elders tell me
Who's got the herb is what the young girls ask me
Whos' got the herb not thee dread-locks
Skunk, bud, indica
Sativa, my reefer, la arriba
Skunk, bud, indica
Sativa, my reefer, la arriba
When we roll a big one
It feels so right
When we smoke it in our bong
It feels so nice
Whos' got the herb is what the young boys ask me
Who's got the herb and then the elders tell me
Who's got the herb is what the young girls ask me
Who's get the herb not thee dread-locks
Who's got the herb
Who's got the herb
Who's got the herb
Who's got the herb What I'm talkin' 'bout
Cramacaca cayaca die shocka fryaca
From a coppa yes I'm tellin' you
Cramacaca cayaca die shocka fryaca
From a coppa
What are we looking for
Sinsemilla
What are we hoping for
Sinsemilla
Here we go!
Skunk, bud, indica
Sativa, my reefer, my reefer
Who's got it Who's got the herb
Who's got it Who's got the herb
311 whoa Who's got the herb
311's got the herb and you can't avoid that
And ya do want your hands with a fat blunt sack
Chill with indica and guiness, steer clear of white powder
Kick it you sing it in a space, go out to play it louder
Plague my brain with no cocaine
I don't wanna, I don't wanna go insane
Roll up the bones if you can affix a word to smoke it
Except for you're doomed in the morning if you bake the hills
Oh and I get up to the sun and then I smoke out
It's begining to smell like Mota and I'm down with no doubt, sing
Plague my brain with no cocaine
I don't wanna, I don't wanna go insane
Every country 'round the world,
The people smoke the herb,
Prohibition is absurd
The people want it
"Who's Got the Herb" by 311 is a song about the search for marijuana, or "the herb," and the different strains and types that people are looking for. The lyrics describe the various quantities of marijuana that can be purchased, such as "2 for 1, 5 for 4, half ounces, quarter pounds, LB's and kilos," as well the specific types, including skunk, bud, indica, and sativa. The chorus, "Who's got the herb," is a question asked by young boys and girls, while the elders act as sources of information.
The song also touches on the dangers of other drugs, with lines like "steer clear of white powder" and "plague my brain with no cocaine." The lyrics express a pro-marijuana message, with references to the fact that "the people smoke the herb" around the world, and the idea that prohibition of the drug is "absurd." Overall, "Who's Got the Herb" is an ode to marijuana culture and a call to end its prohibition.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's got the herb
The singer is asking who has marijuana
2 for 1, 5 for 4, half ounces
Marijuana is sold in different amounts at varying prices
Quarter pounds, LB's and kilos
Marijuana is sold in bulk
What are we looking for
The artist is questioning what type of marijuana they want
Sinsemilla
A strain of marijuana without seeds
What are we hoping for
The singer is questioning the desired effect of the marijuana
Sinsemilla
A strain of marijuana without seeds
Who's got the herb is what the young boys ask me
Young boys ask the artist who has marijuana
Who's got the herb and then elders tell me
Elders also inquire about the location of marijuana
Who's got the herb is what the young girls ask me
Young girls also ask the artist who has marijuana
Whos' got the herb not thee dread-locks
The singer clarifies that someone with dreadlocks doesn't necessarily have marijuana
Skunk, bud, indica
Different strains of marijuana
Sativa, my reefer, la arriba
More strains of marijuana or perhaps the singer's preferred strain
When we roll a big one
The singer and their friends are rolling a large joint
It feels so right
The singer enjoys smoking marijuana
When we smoke it in our bong
The artist's preferred method of smoking marijuana involves a bong
It feels so nice
The artist is expressing pleasure derived from the act of smoking marijuana
311's got the herb and you can't avoid that
The band 311 is associated with marijuana use
And ya do want your hands with a fat blunt sack
The singer is suggesting that the listener would enjoy having a large amount of rolled marijuana cigarettes on hand
Chill with indica and guiness, steer clear of white powder
The artist is recommending using marijuana and drinking beer while avoiding cocaine
Kick it you sing it in a space, go out to play it louder
The artist is suggesting enjoying marijuana by singing and playing music loudly
Plague my brain with no cocaine
The artist does not want to use cocaine
I don't wanna, I don't wanna go insane
The singer does not want to go crazy
Roll up the bones if you can affix a word to smoke it
The artist is suggesting smoking marijuana by rolling it up in paper
Except for you're doomed in the morning if you bake the hills
The singer is warning against using marijuana that may be laced with other substances
Oh and I get up to the sun and then I smoke out
The singer enjoys smoking marijuana in the morning
It's begining to smell like Mota and I'm down with no doubt, sing
The singer is enjoying the scent of marijuana and is excited to smoke it
Every country 'round the world
Marijuana is used in many different countries globally
The people smoke the herb
People in many countries smoke marijuana
Prohibition is absurd
The singer is criticizing laws against marijuana
The people want it
Many people desire access to marijuana
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID BYERS, EARL HUDSON, PAUL HUDSON
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Who's Got the Herb
2 for 1, 5 for 4, half ounces
Quarter pounds, LB's and kilos
What are we looking for
Sinsemilla
What are we hoping for
What are we hoping for
Sinsemilla
Who's got the herb is what the young boys ask me
Who's got the herb and then elders tell me
Who's got the herb is what the young girls ask me
Whos' got the herb not thee dread-locks
Skunk, bud, indica
Sativa, my reefer, la arriba
Skunk, bud, indica
Sativa, my reefer, la arriba
When we roll a big one
It feels so right
When we smoke it in our bong
It feels so nice
Whos' got the herb is what the young boys ask me
Who's got the herb and then the elders tell me
Who's got the herb is what the young girls ask me
Who's get the herb not thee dread-locks
Who's got the herb
Who's got the herb
Who's got the herb
Who's got the herb What I'm talkin' 'bout
Cramacaca cayaca die shocka fryaca
From a coppa yes I'm tellin' you
Cramacaca cayaca die shocka fryaca
From a coppa
What are we looking for
Sinsemilla
What are we hoping for
Sinsemilla
Here we go!
Skunk, bud, indica
Sativa, my reefer, my reefer
Who's got it Who's got the herb
Who's got it Who's got the herb
311 whoa Who's got the herb
311's got the herb and you can't avoid that
And ya do want your hands with a fat blunt sack
Chill with indica and guiness, steer clear of white powder
Kick it you sing it in a space, go out to play it louder
Plague my brain with no cocaine
I don't wanna, I don't wanna go insane
Roll up the bones if you can affix a word to smoke it
Except for you're doomed in the morning if you bake the hills
Oh and I get up to the sun and then I smoke out
It's begining to smell like Mota and I'm down with no doubt, sing
Plague my brain with no cocaine
I don't wanna, I don't wanna go insane
Every country 'round the world,
The people smoke the herb,
Prohibition is absurd
The people want it
@mstyles2667
Brings me back to the good old days of high school.
@dickbuffman594
The 90's had the best music
@jbizzle7616
One of the greatest smoking songs
@donnazasgoat2274
Who's got the herb, the old lady asked at the 311 concert? Somebody did and passed it to me. They weren't sure of me at first but they saw me singing along to all the songs. I was 53.
@adamasrain6469
53 ain't old. I'm 51 and refuse to grow up. Shit i retired when i was 30! ;) Fact. 311 is all our age. (late 40's to 50's) Gen X baby!!!
@juiced311
That ending though. 🔥
@MagicDragon777
MUMRAHS WITH CLOAK'S
@cfresh44
theres live versions where they dont play the outro. its insane.
@adamasrain6469
It's dope. ;)
@christopheralverson6278
This has always been the best version with this outro.....