Five of Everything

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About Five of Everything

"Five of Everything" is a song by the American rock band 311. The song was released as the first single from their 11th studio album Stereolithic on February 4, 2014. Nick Hexum stated "This song rocks. I'm glad we're starting with a rocker".


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No matter what I try there’s no room in my mind
No way to go round that, that’s just the way it is must I remind
I don’t pick up the phone but you still try to call
There’s nothing left to say you’ve already gotta know we’ve said it all

The story never ends,
In search of something
But once we arrive it all starts again
Reaching for higher ground,
The river’s rising and it keeps on flowing forever
No matter what we have found

Sometimes it seems insane
To just keep pressing on
As if it will put out the flame
But still the thirst remains
Drink another drink
And somehow I still feel the same

Step off, head out, take flight, and just run
Got five of everything but I just need one
My brain telling me what I want, I need
Got five of everything but I still proceed

Help me fill up this hole
It’s gaping and out of control
It feels like I’m losing touch and it’s taking its toll
When this wall isn’t moving
State of things aren't improving
And no satisfaction in the distraction of the day

Sometimes it seems insane
To just keep pressing on
As if it will put out the flame
But still the thirst remains
Drink another drink
And somehow I still feel the same

Step off, head out, take flight, and just run
Got five of everything but I just need one
My brain telling me what I want, I need
Got five of everything but I still proceed

Living in this culture can be a drag
It’s just a commercial what we have
A one track mind we grab, grab, grab
We’re past being crazy, call us mad
Gone is the golden egg and the goose
And the bullshit of all hell breaking loose
We gotta hit the boost, sip on the thick juice
Disregard the bad cards, wake the truth

Step off, head out, take flight, and just run
Got five of everything but I just need one
My brain telling me what I want, I need
Got five of everything but I still proceed

The story never ends,
In search of something
But once we arrive it all starts again
Reaching for higher ground,
The river’s rising, it keeps on flowing forever

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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 »

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Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM, SCOTT RALSTON

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

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Five of Everything" is a song by the American rock band 311. It's from their eleventh studio album titled "Stereolithic."
Song Release
The song was released as the lead single from the album on February 5, 2014.
Chart Performance
"Five of Everything" managed to reach number 13 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart.
Inspiration
According to the band's frontman Nick Hexum, the song is about the human nature of never being satisfied and always wanting more.
Music Video
A music video for "Five of Everything" was released on YouTube on February 25, 2014. It features multiple artistic illustrations and the band members performing the song as gargoyles on the rooftop.
Unique Approach
"Five of Everything" is notable for having a relatively more complex and progressive structure compared to 311's previous works.
Album Success
The album "Stereolithic", which features "Five of Everything", debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, making it one of 311's top-charting albums.
Distinctive Lyrics
The lyrics of "Five of Everything" appear to convey a message about consumerism and the general dissatisfaction that many people experience due to the pressure of societal standards.
Recording
The song, along with the entire "Stereolithic" album, was recorded at The Hive, 311's own recording studio in North Hollywood.
Production Credits
"Five of Everything" was written by all five members of 311 including S.A. Martinez, who provides some of the song's distinctive rapped verses. The song was also produced by the band's long-time collaborator, Scotch Ralston.

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