Come Original

311

About Come Original

Come Original is a single by American alternative rock band 311, first released on their 1999 album Soundsystem. It was later released on the compilation album Greatest Hits '93-'03.


Year:
2010
3:42
69 

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

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

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


311

Year 311 (CCCXI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Valerius and Maximinus (or, less frequently, year 1064 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 311 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. more »

0 fans

Written by: AARON WILLS, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


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.
Album Info
The song is featured in the band's fifth studio album "Soundsystem," which was released in October 1999.
Song Genre
The 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.
Chart Performance
"Come Original" performed quite well on music charts. It peaked at #6 in the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in 1999.
Music Video
The 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.
Lyrics Meaning
The 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.
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.
Song Length
"Come Original" has a length of 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
Album Success
The album "Soundsystem," featuring "Come Original", was eventually certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over 500,000 units.
Notable Instrumentation
The song features an impressive mix of instruments including guitars, drums, and DJ turntables, with great emphasis on bass.

Discuss the Come Original Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Come Original Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 20 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28743532/311/Come+Original>.

    Missing lyrics by 311?

    Know any other songs by 311? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Come Original

    9.4M
    38,051     2,060

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which artist has won the most GRAMMYs in history?
    A Alexander Faris
    B John Wilson
    C Georg Solti
    D John Alldis

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss 311's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Sat • Apr 20 • 3:00 PM
      Grinders - KC, Kansas City, MO
    • Fri • May 17 • 7:30 PM
      The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, CA
    • Tue • Jun 11 • 8:00 PM
      Proxima, Warsaw
    • Fri • Jun 14 • 6:00 PM
      O2 Academy Islington, London
    • Sun • Jun 23 • 7:00 PM
      Melkweg, Amsterdam
    311 tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!