Down
311 · Greatest Hits '93-'03
Chill light on my sight as my ego becomes
a funky child with some words on my tongue
be like intake of breath and my mouth gets loose
while I scatter my spit I dream of juice
Have you ever made out a dark hallways
displayed a kiss that made your day or say
played a track from your record collection
it's your mix congratulations
We've change a lot and then some- some
You know that we have always been down- down
and if I ever didn't thank you- you
then just let me do it now
I bet you light up when we start up the show
follow me now very closely 'cuz I told you so
you know we love, we love, we love to play
we be freaky and we wanna stay
We've changed a lot and then some- some
You know that we've always been down- down
and if I ever didn't thank you- you
then just let me do it now
Lightning strikes yo we be in that violent force of light
garanteed to turn it out as bad as dolemite
'cuz we're dope kid change like a chameleon and the
channel whenever the wack show real world is on
you know we dazzle like ghetto box booming battles
rattle inside your head feel redeemed like cola bottles
fall in love with your teachers on the wax
we are self made check the tech., 311 in LA
We've changed a lot and then some- some
you know that we've always been down-down
and if I ever didn't thank you- you
then just let me do it now
keep my feet on the ground
keep my head in the clouds
electrified by the sound
comes from the down- and
chorus to end
a funky child with some words on my tongue
be like intake of breath and my mouth gets loose
while I scatter my spit I dream of juice
Have you ever made out a dark hallways
displayed a kiss that made your day or say
played a track from your record collection
it's your mix congratulations
We've change a lot and then some- some
You know that we have always been down- down
and if I ever didn't thank you- you
then just let me do it now
I bet you light up when we start up the show
follow me now very closely 'cuz I told you so
you know we love, we love, we love to play
we be freaky and we wanna stay
We've changed a lot and then some- some
You know that we've always been down- down
and if I ever didn't thank you- you
then just let me do it now
Lightning strikes yo we be in that violent force of light
garanteed to turn it out as bad as dolemite
'cuz we're dope kid change like a chameleon and the
channel whenever the wack show real world is on
you know we dazzle like ghetto box booming battles
rattle inside your head feel redeemed like cola bottles
fall in love with your teachers on the wax
we are self made check the tech., 311 in LA
We've changed a lot and then some- some
you know that we've always been down-down
and if I ever didn't thank you- you
then just let me do it now
keep my feet on the ground
keep my head in the clouds
electrified by the sound
comes from the down- and
chorus to end
Down - 311
Released on the band's 1993–2003 greatest hits compilation, "Down" serves as a quintessential example of 311's signature blend of hip-hop and rock. The track showcases the group's signature vocal harmonies and aggressive guitar riffs, characteristic of their mid-90s sound. As part of their extensive discography, the song reflects the band's ability to maintain a cohesive musical identity across multiple albums and eras. It remains a staple in their live performances and has been widely recognized as a defining track in the nu-metal and alternative hip-hop genres of the 1990s.