Five of Everything
311
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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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Written by: DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM, SCOTT RALSTON
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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."
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the lead single from the album on February 5, 2014.
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Chart Performance"Five of Everything" managed to reach number 13 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart.
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InspirationAccording to the band's frontman Nick Hexum, the song is about the human nature of never being satisfied and always wanting more.
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Music VideoA 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.
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Unique Approach"Five of Everything" is notable for having a relatively more complex and progressive structure compared to 311's previous works.
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Album SuccessThe album "Stereolithic", which features "Five of Everything", debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, making it one of 311's top-charting albums.
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Distinctive LyricsThe 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.
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RecordingThe song, along with the entire "Stereolithic" album, was recorded at The Hive, 311's own recording studio in North Hollywood.
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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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