Come Original
311
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You got to You got to You got to come original, you got to come original All entertainers come original You got to come original, you got to come original All entertainers Hear why To come original it ain't nothin' strange You got to represent you got come full range Full range of emotion full range of styles When you come to town you'll have them comin' for miles and come original, you got to come original All entertainers come original You got to come original, you got to come original All entertainers Hear why Black Eyed Peas, they comin' full range and NOFX, they comin' full range and Roni Size, he's comin' full range The one Mr. Vegas, you know it ain't easy, hah A warning to the crews out there who think they're hot If you're not original rockers you will get shot Down by the kids neglectin' your art, the stuff you did Eventually it get so bad puts you to bed 'Cause when lightning flashes sweet electricity All the world then stands revealed with the clarity Of raw voltage, briefly we see and the hope is You'll be able to tell just what dope is come original, you got to come original All entertainers come original You got to come original, you got to come original All entertainers Hear why Funk slap bass mixed with the dancehall and Hip-hop beats and punk guitar and Deadly on the mic is the one SA The name is 311 and you know it ain't easy, hah This is not a test, there's no time to mope How you gonna cope with radioactive isotope And Boss DJ, illness upon you quickly Infecting you fast upon the airwaves This message brought to you by the so large system Activate and attune yourself with meditation And green plants they've got mad life they're sentient They're beautiful as you and they like to dance Everything we do we gotta come original Put your hands up in the air and prepare for battle Sit upon the rhythm like a tire upon a rim We do it non-stop and then we do it again Some a them whine and some a them bitch They can not do it never switch Comin' up from the heart and delivered with a wild pitch Sit up on top the rhythm like a wild stallion This is the ruling system Come original, you got to come original All entertainers come original You got to come original, you got to come original All entertainers come original You got to come original, you got to come original All entertainers come original You got to come original, you got to come original All entertainers Come original
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Written by: AARON WILLS, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Come Original" is a work by the music band “311”, originally formed in 1988 in Omaha, United States. The band features five members - Nick Hexum, Doug "SA" Martinez, Tim Mahoney, P-Nut, and Chad Sexton.
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Album InfoThe song is featured in the band's fifth studio album "Soundsystem," which was released in October 1999.
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Song GenreThe genre of "Come Original" is a mixture of alternative rock, reggae, and rap, in line with the band's signature style which combines rock with elements of reggae, hip-hop, and funk.
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Chart Performance"Come Original" performed quite well on music charts. It peaked at #6 in the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in 1999.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Come Original" was directed by fashion photographer Rankin. It features the band members performing on an illuminated, rotating stage and incorporates bright, colorful lights and effects.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of the song have been interpreted as an encouragement for people to maintain their originality and authenticity, rather than being copies of each other.
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Live Performances"Come Original" is a staple at 311's live performances. The energetic song is a fan favorite and is regularly included in the band's set lists.
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Song Length"Come Original" has a length of 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
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Album SuccessThe album "Soundsystem," featuring "Come Original", was eventually certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over 500,000 units.
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Notable InstrumentationThe song features an impressive mix of instruments including guitars, drums, and DJ turntables, with great emphasis on bass.
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