311 - Creatures (For A While) 

311 is one of those bands that's like an old friend you run into and didn't realize you missed but whenever you see or hear from them it makes you really happy to know they're still rocking.

I find it fascinating that, since this band, no one else has managed to sound like them on decades, they are truly unique.

I was lucky enough to go to high school with Nick and Chad in Omaha at Westside High School. Awesome guys, so happy for their success!

As a grunge kid, this was the best music to jump around to. Crunchy guitars, sick pocket grooves. I get why some people hate on 311 sometimes, but come on, these guys are the shit. These songs still jam the fuck out.

First heard this in NASCAR Thunder 2004. Have been a fan of 311 ever since.

I was walking down the street in Vegas, I heard music. As I got closer it got louder. Then I discovered 311 playing outside at UNLV! '91 Been a fan since that day!!

311 is the best antidepressant.

been binge listening to 311 all day

My name is volatile I've been this way a long while I'd surely like to rest But the energy gets the best of me It's been a wild ride I wouldn't change a minute I can't slow down inside Guess that's why I live it The years of mischief Followed by weeks of thrift I land on earth's hard face No legs could keep that pace And through the rest I sift Is there ever a time When the state of sleeping willingly leaves my mind Highly frustrated want to feel elated Come Monday morn you feel checkmated You can be uncool and become the rule Exceptions were made to drown I'm not used to it, you'd think I'd be by now The ins the outs the ups and the downs I want to make a mess I want to blow off stress I want to stoke the fire Just creatures for a while I want to make a mess I want to blow off stress I want to stoke the fire Just creatures, Just creatures It comes and goes and comes and goes Sometimes I go a little crazy Sometimes I go a little crazy just like you I do I know what you we're gonna say But were afraid to cause dismay You're lyrics switched around The mixture watered down And now a pointless display It's something one won't understand Unless there in it with me hand and hand Don't buy the fear don't buy that my dear The things you love you must keep near and Carry on and you won't feel withdrawn Even if you're coming down Sometimes it's wearable sometimes is bearable I careen towards balance til' the glass is full I want to make a mess I want to blow off stress I want to stoke the fire Just creatures for a while I want to make a mess I want to blow off stress I want to stoke the fire Just creatures, just creatures It comes and goes and comes and goes Sometimes Sometimes I get a little out there Sometimes I go off Sometimes just like you I go a little crazy Sometimes I go a little crazy just like you I do Sometimes I go a little crazy Sometimes I go a little crazy just like you I do

Nostalgic af. Reminds me growing up in Yucaipa, Calif in early 00s with my uncles. 311, Incubus, Deftones, Korn, SOAD. The best

You know you're doing something right when the original line up has been kicking ass for over 30 years and is still putting out studio albums with tours to follow . They make music because of their passion for music, not for making a quick buck. This is how you make music, 5 individuals who make a lifelong commitment to have a fuck ton of fun and making music together, intertwining each other's unique style to form a kick ass song.

These guys should now be the word record of longest standing band with all original members no?...RIP Dusty Hill

Best live song at a 311 show, since the song was released. No video can do this song being performed live, justice. You just have to be at their live show.

This song gives me such a raging clue!!

Happy 311 Day! It’s also my one year anniversary of quitting cigarettes!

311 just keeps the hits coming

this band is the best band ever.

Just realized this the other day. These guys are way ahead of their time... I'm not gonna explain why...

Every 311 album is awesome, but this may be their best.

One of their absolute best songs.

Pretty amazing that a band that so successfully summarizes the 90s California sound is from... *checks notes* Nebraska?!

This song is just absolutely amazing!!! It slams so hard and is still has ridiculous sing-along hooks!!! This may just be my favorite song of all time...

I went and saw 311 (the most amazing band ever) just a couple years ago in Irvine, California at 5 points amp. Let me tell you something, I have loved 311 since I first heard them when I was in High school and They sound even better now. How in the heck do you guys stay so on point and so energetic & just good vibin it up? Well just so you know They are the real deal! 311 you guys seriously kick ass and help withme through all this crazy shit going on in 2020 thanks that's all.

Making a mess, blowing off stress & stoking the fire is good. As long as you clean up the mess, eliminate stress, and put the fire out.

Every couple years you just have to listen to all the 311 again

Anyone still lovin 311 in 2019???

When I was 13, I was vacationing in Germany And I did everything in my power to wait for this music video to load on AOL, so I can watch it. Glad I knew 311 at a young age.

UUUUGH! Please come back 90’s alternative, grunge and rock! Hands down it’s one of the top 2 or 3 decades for music. That was my teenage and highschool years. I miss it soo much.

I used to be a metal elitist and used to tease 311 but as I get a little older I don't give a damn. This jams. Bought the vinyl the next day haha.

You can say all you want about their old stuff and the energy and all that, but this song definitely blows the doors off wherever they are playing live...they use it alot as an encore lately.

Loved this album from day one.

I raised my kids to 311. Their awesome. My now young men And obviously 311! ✌🏼❤️🕯

When I was about 6 years old in preschool I asked my teacher to play this song. She thought it would be some bullshit nursery rhyme and put it on. I was rockin out to it for about 10 seconds when she said “this isn’t it is it ?” I’m 13 years old now and this song is still a banger. Gotta love 311

10+ years this song still kicks ass! Love it!

Love Jesus Christ and 311 an bump this forever 35 now ❤

“It’s been a wild ride, I wouldn’t change a minute. I can’t slow down inside....”

They literally have no songs that do not suck. It's either goes hard or smooth like butter

It's been 1 year since I found this band, I wish I'd found them waaaay before, and obviously I still don't regret it, but this will be my favorite 311 song forever 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

2003 oh how i've missed you, after 20 years and listening to this song frequently again - man.... sometimes you just want to go a little crazy... sometimes.

Happy 51st birthday Guitar player, Nicholas Lofton Hexum April 12, 1970. Madison, Wisconsin. Played in the Jazz band in a Nebraska high school. And made it big. Lesson learned. Big things come from small beginnings.

Clicked this on accident but I don’t think I’m regretting it one bit.

Thank you Rocco

I seen them in concert 3 times and this will always be my favorite ❤️ band straight up

This joint so hard fr

Many things have been said about their style, whether good or bad yet one thing, they deserve plenty of credit for what they do.

truly my fav band from 90s I listen to them everyday #comeoriginal

Happy 311

311! I'm still on this ride!

if your still listening to 311 in 2021 you're a freaking legend 🌟

I’m going little crazy sometimes

One of, if not my favorite song by 311's

Happy 311 Day

happy 311 day all!

I don't even know what to call this, it's like, rock, nu metal, alt rock, alt metal, reggae, and various other world music influences. Sounds great though. Makes for some odd riffs, reminds me of like, Skindred guitar work at times.

Happy 311 Day!! It was my son's day to spend it dazed...his excuse to blaze.....he is in heaven, but HIS spirit is celebrating 311!!

311. SIMPLY EXCITING SONG !!! !!!!!!!!!!!

no one makes music like this anymore

Man this song is so relevant nowadays! Especially those who are cooped up in their homesteads! Let's blow off some stress, stoke the fires and be creatures for awhile!

I know this isn't the most popular 311 song but fuck, it still gets me jacked up when i need it!!!!!

Listening on 3.11.22. 311 still gets me!

311 is the best thing ever

sickest intro of all time!!!!!

A little rock mixed with rap reggae excellent ❤

God bless his people and soul feel the spirit

I remember this coming out my 8th grade summer going into 9th. Nostalgia indeed.

Chad Sexton and P-Nut may be the best rhythm section since Chad Smith and Flea. You know what I'm talking about.

One band that has not lost their way and turned to pop!! Love em!!

Best band ever. I have seen them twice. The energy they deliver is incredible. Love 311

NASCAR Thunder 2004 anyone? Best song on the game.

This is the best song ever by them......I remember mtv and mtv 2

Possibly the dopest song ever.

When I was little I would blast this while playing some good ol halo 3

Saw them at summer fest in Wisconsin years ago and the drum solo was amazing, whole band got down!!!

311 saved my life and 311 picked up my call

Always liked the bass line.

Best and most unique band ever!!!

Awesome song. Love the energy. WATCH IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone who loves 311 needs to listen to sElf. For serious. It's on Spotify and you'll love him. He's a fucking musical genius. Not spamming, just wanting to bring some more joyous music to my peers ^_^ peace & love

Happy 311 Day!!!

Never get bored of SA's dance moves

Happy birthday to my boo Nick hexum rock on gorgeous mad love to you

every time i hear this song i go back to the year 2003, me and my friends playing NASCAR Thunder 2004 on my dads new giant projection screen tv (IN 480p "HD"!!!!) on my friends PS2, fighitng over who got to be tony stewart or dale jr xD

HAPPY 311 DAY!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

remember the first time i heard this and the beat kicked in after the WATCH IT NOW!....i completely lost it....love 311

Nascar thunder 04 sent me

Still my favorite 311 single. 'I'll Be Here Awhile' and 'Transistor' are right behind it.

I seen 311 with slightly Stoopid at the jacobs pavilion in Cleveland. It was like 90 degress that night . And 311 fuckin rocked they played for like over 2 hours.

I want to stoke the fire... just creatures for a while!

Always gonna be my favorite 311 song :) Happy 311 day everyone. I just reviewed the bands new album "Stereolithic". It's the featured video on my channel, let me know what you thought of it!

I saw 311 for the first time them wayy back in the day along with Zebrahead as the opener. still one of the best shows I've been to 20+ years later. Lots of 1sts that night for teenager me.

HAPPY 311 DAY!!

Me encanta esta canción.. ♡

Love this song in the pit!

Its a reason they arent in the R&R Hall of fame . They are not on the dark side . Be thankful .

True story: One night back in 2006 when I was in college I was drunk and put on my headphones and walked through a neighborhood near my apartment. This song came on and I started moshing off parked cars and fences in people's front yards. I then twisted my ankle and sat down on the sidewalk rubbing my ankle. A group of guys walked by and asked if I was alright. My reply was "Do you guys like 311?" They laughed and said yes, so I said "Fuck yeah!" and they laughed and kept walking. I eventually got up and limped back to my apartment. I guess sometimes I went a little crazy.

Invistigate 311

Goat song from a goat soundtrack

Aaayyyeeeeeee

My Locker Number Was 311 In 10th Grade :^)

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