311 - Golden Sunlight

[tyfirdgilligan1]

THIS SONG

[kellysHero13]

Everyone should love 311

[cbarnes8691]

I can't even explain how this song makes me feel.

[thomaschavers]

This song makes me want to watch the sun set over the Vegas strip as well as 2 drops in the ocean. This song straight up soothes my soul and gives me a sense of peace.

[BullsEyeRocker]

this band is EPIC

[DubstepHero1]

gives me beach dreams:)

[olliemonster24]

3 stupid morons haven't seen yet the golden sunlight

[squezzle311]

SA's breakdown gives me goosebumps every single time. Cant wait to hear this one at the pow wow.

[FloydeXXNatural]

oh man this is just th perfect thing to cap the night off and give me the real tears.. I love you 311 and I'll never stop giving back thanks to yall!!

[Kingopersia]

I like the cover

[SkaMasta097]

Funk breakdown at 2:43-3:04

[SkaMasta097]

The slow guitar strums make me relax so much, I feel like I am at the beach at sunset.

[peace69ofmine]

SA's sincerity with these lyrics helps me to deal with custody of my daughter I am going through. Sweetheart, I've been bothered A golden sun lit path I've been after Grass hills, wild flowers Sharp road trails For a daughter I want to be her father I want to hear her laughter Under meteor showers The dogs will howl at the midnight hour

[OreoMan951]

hmm.. sounds like it could be the last track of the album.

[TheNastyTable]

Wow at 1st when I heard this album, i thought to myself "its pretty good". I said the same thing about 'Dont tread on me'. last year, when i heard them play some of their new songs live, i became absolutley obsessed with them. 311 is just one of those bands that sound 10 times better live.

[cianmcclees]

this song is so relaxing..

[TheLostcarlos]

where can i find grassroots on here? vids of the best 311 tune have all been removed or are jus shitty live versions.

[chefayi]

Fucken A!!!

[Youknawoncheese]

greatest band ever...

[CLTJV]

me and my girlfriend used to drive to the beach in her mistubishi eclipse jamming to this song with all the windows down and the sunroof open on hot summer days. I miss those days :(

[mchne1]

Between 2:43 - 3:27 is 44 of the most beautiful seconds of music they've ever recorded.

[RATMfan92]

I didn't really like Uplifter with the first listen, but now i'm really getting into it.

311's albums after millenium from best to worst

1. Evolver

2. Uplifter

3. From chaos

4. Don't tread on me

[ldrew2]

@RATMfan92 sorry dude, first 2 albums easily the best

[RATMfan92]

@ldrew2 You didn't read my comment very well did you?

I said: Best 311 albums AFTER MILLENIUM.

The overall best 311 album in my opinion is Transistor. Then comes Grassroots, then Music. Actually all of their 90s albums beat their 00s albums.

[Phuckyooo]

@RATMfan92

1 from chaos

2 evolver

3dont tread on me

4 uplifter

[GwenoraUpson712343]

If you wanna download this mp3 goto audofier doht cohm.

[onetimejustonce]

as 311 fan not let down once again...and prob my fav track on this one...evolver only one some could possibly complain about...'if yo 311 tattoo yo shiiiit!!!'

[Hatter5415]

puts me in a happy place

[IPunchBabiesPl0x]

311 > all.

[RandyOsgood]

lol

[Blavits]

its amazing how this has become one of my favorite songs ever. normally bands get stail after 20 sum years, not fuckin 311!!!

[legalizeganjanow420]

@Blavits

311 is like a fine wine, getting better with age. 9+ albums and every one is good.

[anymalpika]

Noel!! prometo acordarme d ti cada vez k scuche sta cancion

<3 <3 @}-;-----

[v8nightmarekk]

Do you think this song is about someone peeing on his face when he wakes up in the morning?

[CallOnMeWanda]

@v8nightmarekk That seems to be a constant theme in 311's songwriting.

[trancearmstrong]

@v8nightmarekk i love you

[theonemoo]

Can't get enough. 311 will be there for me during USAF Bootcamp and beyond.

[legalizeganjanow420]

311 gets better, more creative every album.

[js424u]

In this song it sounds like someones nearly reaching nirvana. Like your peaking on acid or something. "There is a door open to walk through, all I want is just beyond. What if I could let my guard down into freedom on and on." "What if I could just let my guard down" What If I could live wide open" And Go beyond into the great unknown"

[ChilloutSessionZ]

@js424u what are you on, nothing like it

[js424u]

Just exaggerating, chill out. The song just peaks. Many 311 songs do that like large and the margin or transistor for example. The song makes you feel like you are transcending. Very spiritual.

[MrBlukron1k]

yeah this song is cool but we dont need secondary vocals in every damn song, but damn this song is badass. the ones i liked from this album is this one and, its alright

[MrJudgeJew]

i think hes talking about reaching Nirvana ... how he will miss this place but it will be greater if he can let his guard down and let his soul unite with the universe

[MrOhiojones]

such a dope, chill song... 311 is the best thing since sublime! love em

[nirvanaspirit666]

311 proves that being different is still

and always will be: important

i love you 311, your music is purity for my soul!!!!

[ChilloutSessionZ]

@nirvanaspirit666 there probably one of the most normal bands out there.

[CompanyMold]

*sheds a golden tear*

[jacobladders]

insane , good shit

[ndbaseball1984]

i just put my dog and best friend of 15 years to sleep last night...this brings my peace. 311 forever and always

[dunkarooo]

@ndbaseball1984 that's the worst. happened to me too. alot of 311 songs make the rough times smooth out. i love it.

[seattle151]

@ndbaseball1984 good to hear bro

[floooble3]

I loveee this song. :D

[HohMahGawd]

if everyone in the world injected this into themselves then there would be no war

[toolkills]

such a beautiful song....311 = one of the most impactful bands in history....thanx for providing such an uplifting charge to the air for so many year boys.....quite an accomplishment ....pz

[Heven644]

@toolkills

Indubitably. Though not impactful in the sense of being well known, their songs carry very powerful messages. Good ones, most of the time.

[lux5star]

check out "this to shall pass" and " soulsucker" classic 311

[BeQuietandDrive4]

This song hits home so hard.

He'll never get it.

And we'll never get little Amber.

[m2dailes8844]

so good

[jbguitarplayer15]

wow this song uplifted the pain ive been having 4 a long time

thanks 311 ur awesome

[Heven644]

@jbguitarplayer15 Its not called Uplifter for nothing. This song really is awesome, though.

[serenehippie]

09 KC concert 311 you uplifted us all

[robdigna]

dsleeperhold the song is called fuck the bullshit

[DrewsterDawg777]

Seriously... I have not heard many deeper lyrics than this song conveys in any music. If 311 were more well know this would win the grammies in a sweep. Goes to show to good grassroots nature of 311 I guess.

[davidgrohl]

It does'nt get any FUCKING better than this 311

[skychester]

There's a door open to walk through

All i want is just beyond

What if i could let my guard down

Into freedom on and on

Amazing

[pazappyearl]

SA is gold on this...such a great tune.

I just wish they recorded it without the 'yeahs' in the choruses

[bl4cksunsh1ne]

p nut's solo is the shit in this song!

[Redskinaholic]

dsleeperhold it means for the win

[tweedspliff]

pooop

[arandajose20]

awesome song 311 ftw!!!

[dsleeperhold]

does ftw stand for fuck the what?

[jig28]

'for the win' dumbass lol.

[dsleeperhold]

i will never be a dumbass for not knowing acronyms like that. there's no way that i could infer that from the context.  Win what? a grammy?

I like fuck the what.

[lordZzed]

@dsleeperhold

"Fuck the what" is better any how...

[Hxcshattered]

Both, actually

[Lostndsurf]

The whole song is definitely just a build up to 2:42 to 3:30 lol like the song is just blah for me than that hits and i melt into a pool of bliss

[sunshinehunt]

Amazing song!

I recently had this song pop up on random when I was out on a jog by the water. I swear all my tiredness disappeared.

[propertyofpersiaa]

cant wait til december 2nd, theyll be here in orlando at hard rock hell yeah!

[garysvrs]

seen em live seven times, never a bad show. and much love for the small venue shows. nobody does it like 311.

[easyreader13]

soo lucky!! im hopin to see them december in dallas...

[skychester]

Can nobody do it like 311, fuckin up competition cause there really is none! Livin and rockin

[futuredds83]

can'T

[MetalHeadStoner420]

best music to blaaze to. cheers everyone!

311's got the boom!

[abro311]

311 is the shit!!! I can't wait for the Omaha show in 2 months!!!

[drewsky684]

this was the first song that really stood out to me on the album waaaaaay back when it first came out. Still rings well with me

[TBFangBanger]

Who can't love a band that's all about love and positivity? They are my all time favorite band. I LOVE 311.

[TBFangBanger]

Not to mention that with each album I fall more and more in love with their music and outlook on life. *sigh*

And never before have I ever seen a band play better live than their recorded albums, but they don't miss a note and rock out in concert!

[losthighway89]

i love this song!

this should become a hit on Hot 100!

i hope

[jhazlem]

This album is fuckin amazing. It has so much energy its unbelievable. you dont fully notice until you get high and listen to it. i've officially put it ahead of transistor and from chaos and i fuckin love those albums. but this album has a different energy, its fuckin good shit when you crank it up on a nice soundsystem baked

[ilmenidren]

Man i love it when they do songs like these.....

[yankeebleachers]

cant find this song anywhere is it on tunes?

[acewizz7]

the bridge riff in this song is absolutely sick and raw 311. makes me groove somethin fierce. reminds me of homebrew and prisoner.

[TheDirtyGoatee]

100% Fucking right man!

[TheDirtyGoatee]

I've been following 311 for some time now. Damn near every album. Been to every show except one in the ATL area (the only one being a "have to win tickets" event).

This song is probably my all time 311 favorite. Period. It used to be Applied Science (being a drummer, I appreciate it). This tops.

SA definitely SLAYS this album.

[GaeasBlessing]

I agree that what little SA there is on this album is some of his all time best stuff.  My only complaint is that there isn't enough SA on this album altogether.

[zasgoat]

I'm with you. I love the way SA harmonizes with Nick on Uplifer. Is his voice getting better? Isn't it funny how us hard-core fans are still so loyal? I've got almost all the albums and all the DVD's. Seen them in concert 4 times. I heard All Mixed Up first on the radio. Said what's this? Bought 311 Blue and they've been my favorite ever since. Nothing will change my mind. Be positive and love your life!

[ilmenidren]

Man i so envy you, i havent been to 1 311 concert.....

[AgActual]

SA fucking shines on this album. Real passion in his performances.

This album was worth the wait.

[cartman69311]

Ive been to plenty of 311 concerts in the past, but none like this last one with ziggy. Its a whole new type of energy! Looks like 311 got that spark back that ive missed for so long. If you get a chance to see this tour, do it!

[losthighway89]

this is a beautiful song

[n8salem]

me and my kids love this cd,thanx

[TheZeket]

k i'll take some of it back some of the songs on this album i like. but seriously the song "alight" really sounds retarded

[nerfaphytum]

This band is fucking unbelieveable dude!.....true from the soul sound!

They never cease to amaze me!

And in response to the comment below....LOL, you appearently don't know what good music is. Dumass!

[timweiser]

breakdown at 240ish makes me want to relax in the golden shower....

cough* golden sunlight

[SoccerMaster4]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[TheZeket]

you cares what you think either. this music sucks its a fact.

[lilitalian1847]

If u don't like it then why are u listening to it ya fuckin idiot.

[n8salem]

love the beach love the blunt love my life love 311, thanx guys

[rubbersoulgirl84]

I don't care what people are saying about Uplifter and DTOM. I love all 311 albums. This is one of my favorite songs on Uplifter.

[hlake4311]

This album is poetic and filled with jumping slam dancing classics..... I love it, I see 3 in st louie 7/7....Cant wait.... Anybody from NOLA???

[SoccerMaster4]

Omg im going to that show too ITS TODAY WOOT

[BrandonWallach]

There's a door open to walk through

All I want is just beyond

What if I could let my guard down

Into freedom, on and on

[JaredLyle]

So far from what i have listend to, Uplifter is 100% better than don't tread on me. 311 Rules!

[311dominate]

this song is AWESOME......lyrics are great....thats right i said it....grabs me

[trishd05]

Im ready for 311 day 2010 anybody with me

[RastaLee311]

fuck yeah!!!!!

[trishd05]

311 rocked Columbus OH

[fairfieldst]

this song is ok but this album is definitely NOT a BEACH album

[RastaLee311]

Yeah, I think Soundsystem would be a good beach album.

[seansmithr]

Heck Yes it is!

[xiamfatx]

i was just listening to this album on the beach, i smoked joint, i drank, and i loved it.

[MetalHeadStoner420]

Fuuuuckin' A!! I was chillin with my girl down at the beach drinking some Dos Equis and puffin' on a fat kush blunt. if your serious about this not being beach music you need to get your ears checked hahah.

311!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[ExpendableRebelution]

i love this song!

[RastaLee311]

Man, this song takes me to that special part in my mind thats like total bliss. All i need now is a joint...

[germicidalcheese]

they get better and better every album.

they have mastered their craft years ago and this song shows it.

[hlake4311]

blitz3211...I hear ya man....the first time i seen them back in 1997 i was hooked....311 puts on the BEST fuckin show...I love em......Golden sunlight, hell of a song man

[blitz3211]

yeah im starting to see the bands uniqueness. at first i thought SA was unnecessary to the band, but he makes the band different then all of the other bands these days who jus put together music for quick money. for example...green day. dont mean to offend any1 but they suck!

[njdkidd1231]

they suck now...they used to be good

[wontkillyouSam]

no way theyre more chill now i think

[njdkidd1231]

haha no i was talking about green day

[wontkillyouSam]

oh yeah i'm not into new green day. old stuff was sweet as fuck now it's just like old guys trying to be cool and breakthrough....and it's not working lol

[hlake4311]

speak english you punk! isabngeryer.... nice name man

[FruscianteLennon311]

good song. SA's part is so fucking awesome!!! I love it!!

[billysunerson]

SA's section is a perfect counterpoint to balance out the song and give it the variation every bridge ideally should provide. Perfected bliss.

[whatsinmyroom]

311

[olivianeeeyland]

idk why but it kind of reminds me of beyond the grey sky by them

[IrishConrad]

I was a bit skeptical when I found out Bob Rock was producing the album but it;s not to bad. Summer time and 311.

[sunshinehunt]

Epic chorus!

I love listening to this album on headphones. You hear a ton of cool guitar layers and sound effects.

This song has a cool guitar effect in Nick's guitar (in the left speaker)

[timconn1981]

golden shower

[MetalHeadStoner420]

lmao!

[MRPACKERDOTNET]

This song is as good as anything 311's ever released..I've got all of the albums..And I agree that 311's music from music til from chaos was their best music.

But this cd has songs that just blow dotm and evolver out of the water..I like everything 311 puts out but dotm and evolver were just not up to 311 standards in my opinion. I just wish there were more vintage sounding 311 "jackpot" songs on this album..But thank you 311 for takin a few years and making a great album.

[xXRHCP94Xx]

i love this song!!!!!!!!!!

such an amazing summer song :]

[condorlio07]

i like this song quite a bit :D

[riedmae]

i'm not really sure as to why people dog on SA's contribution - it's dope. the whole song is dope.

[kind2311]

word, i love every minute of it

[grayjm2]

this song is awesome! i love 311 and i do agree with all of the fuss. this album isn't their best. but come on people. give it a chance. 311 is all about music and originality. they have been pumping out great music for years and if people want to jump off the wagon, they don't belong there in the first place. after all, this album is still better than at least 95% of the music out there.

[collideherscope]

in other words..... this song should end at 2:47. It would be a classic if it did.

[hayesgb]

i knda agree...still a good song though

[itspat1515]

you cant be serious. the groove after 2:47 is awesome. this whole song is tight. ive only heard 3-4 songs so far but theyre all not bad 311 at all. this is the first album since ive been a huge fan that i havent preodrered or bought the day it came out, mostly due to all my funds going towards the 3 phish shows i just killed at jones beach, the dead back in april, moe in july, 311 obv at the park and pnc, DSO+keller july gov's isle, DMB jones beach july..etc you get my point. peace an love.

[hayesgb]

i love this song...but me personally, i dont think SA's part really fits in that good but w/e still a great song

[Niblazed]

Man SA's part is probably the best part of the song.

[JNizzle1292]

his shits the best in this song, followed by the chorus. that part ( 3:28 )literally gives me chills

[blitz3211]

dude i love your taste in music.... i just saw 311 and ziggy tonight in chicago and i must saw they put on one of the most amazing shows ive ever seen!

[DTKrules]

did 311 play their old stuff too?

[collideherscope]

I see most people arent really digging the new tunes all that much, and sadly im with you on that one... but the thing is, its not that they're bad songs, they just made a few little mistakes in the writing process.... For example, if you take out the middle breakdown part of this song with SA rapping, Its fU**ING amazing. A really poweful, well written song. but im sorry ive given it a few listens now, and that middle S.A part is just all kinds of wrong and does not suit this song at all.

[stevieVantanna]

actually I read your comment before hearing the breakdown and I expected it to sound cheezy - and it was not at all. I wouldn't even call it "rapping"

[collideherscope]

agreed its not really rapping, but my point wasnt that it was a bad bit, just that it was bad for this song. it doesnt fit in my opinion, it just sounds really tacked on. And the vocal comping is really obvious which ruins it too. if you dont know what i mean, you could probably google vocal comping. most artists do it, but when its obvious it sounds crap.

[09musicGOD]

311 is weaker and weaker with every album after soundsystem.

they lost it a long time ago

[Rairwalk]

I'm sorry you don't feel it 09. Give it a chance again another time.

[phuckface22]

by the way they are playing on Jimmy Kimmell tonite

[phuckface22]

SA once rapped: The day we turn to pop the show will stop

NIck said recently: this is the best album we could make at the time....

I think 311 may be winding down.

[Ponkey17]

To me this is by FARRR the best song on the new album . . . This album is o.k. I was hoping for some harder jams though like back in the day but thats alright

[howarjo1943]

Why do people rip on Evolver?

Creatures, Beyond the Gray Sky, Still Dreaming, Reconsider Everything, Crack the Code, Same Mistake Twice are all kick ass songs IMO. I agree that DTOM was a big dropoff. This album falls somewhere in between those two. But any 311 is better than most other music out there.