Don't Dwell
311 · Evolver
You look so sad to me tell how could that be?
ah- ah she said things I obsess
I would never confess
ah- ah I told her donÂ’t dwell
That will leave you in hell
Sometimes things that youÂ’re scorned for
You should be adored for
But like I told her donÂ’t dwell
I know my love that I look dilapidated
But are you glad I made it
Can you tell me that much
ah-ah Why are you surprised
I donÂ’t take my advice
ah-ah she told me donÂ’t dwell
That will leave you in hell
Sometimes I need reminding
Regret is so blinding
But like I told me donÂ’t dwell
Everything is a choice
Go ahead raise your voice
Might as well forgive your self
That means more than someone else
Set you free break the shell
To your demons farewell
(Ooh na na na na) I tell you donÂ’t dwell
Don't Dwell
311's "Don't Dwell" serves as a poignant song on their 2003 album Evolver, reflecting the group's signature blend of hip-hop and rock. The track exemplifies the band's ability to weave complex lyrical narratives with driving instrumentation, characteristic of their work during the early 2000s. As part of Evolver, the song contributes to the album's exploration of personal struggle and resilience, themes that have become central to 311's broader discography. The recording showcases the vocal prowess of the members, particularly in delivering messages of perseverance that resonate within the nu-metal and alternative hip-hop genres of the era. This track remains a notable example of the group's capacity to address social and individual challenges through their music.