Ebb and Flow
Ebb and Flow

311 - Ebb and Flow Lyrics

Rock
Mar 11, 2014
154
Ebb and Flow Music Video

Ebb and Flow Lyrics

In the basement waiting for a statement
But station's frequency is vacant
Why don't we go outside
In the break room waiting for a big boom
Smoke haze rising in a big plume
Everyone's dissatisfied

The pools have dried
The trial's been tried
But the leak's still spilling
They don't know what to do
The flow won't stop
Pressure still won't drop
Tanks are overfilling

Forward we crawl
Backwards we fall
Through the ebb and the flow
Living within a dream wading through the stream
Beyond the ebb and flow

Up late to earn the proceeds
All stressed out, working until your eyes bleed
Overtime to buy things we don't need

Always on the go and you're thirty thirty
Gotta make the ends and get dirty dirty
Will it ever stop will it ever end, is it worthy?

Reality of this is you go loco loco
And too much of this way and you'll go postal postal
Happens all the time just get in line and go comatose

The moms and pops have all closed up shop
And who can blame them? I don't know anyone
The kids just hide scared to go outside
And just who can blame them?

And at times it seems unreal
We can see but we can't feel
And no one's at the wheel
Born here all alone
Growing old with hearts of stone
The lights are on but no one's home

Forward we crawl
Backwards we fall
Through the ebb and the flow
Living within a dream wading through the stream
Beyond the ebb and flow

And then just we have faith
Cross invaded to the ebb and flow

Writer(s): AARON WILLS, CHAD SEXTON, DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, NICHOLAS HEXUM, SCOTT RALSTON
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Ebb and Flow' by 311?

    The lyrics for 'Ebb and Flow' were written by band members Aaron Wills, Chad Sexton, Douglas Martinez, Nicholas Hexum, and Scott Ralston.

  2. From which album is the song 'Ebb and Flow' by 311?

    The song 'Ebb and Flow' is from 311's eleventh studio album, 'Stereolithic', released on March 11, 2014.

  3. What themes are present in 311's 'Ebb and Flow'?

    The song explores themes of dissatisfaction, societal pressures, and existential reflections through metaphorical language about the ebb and flow of life. The lyrics depict struggles with modern life's demands and a yearning to break free.

  4. Was 'Ebb and Flow' released as a single from the album 'Stereolithic'?

    No, 'Ebb and Flow' was not released as a single. The first single from the album 'Stereolithic' was 'Five of Everything', released on February 4, 2014.

  5. What is the style and sound of 'Ebb and Flow' by 311?

    The song features 311’s classic blend of rock riffs and eclectic sounds. As described in reviews of the album, there are high-energy guitar parts and a mix of tempos, incorporating both rocking and chill-out moments.

  6. How does the song 'Ebb and Flow' relate to the overall themes of 'Stereolithic'?

    Similar to 'Stereolithic's overall darker themes, 'Ebb and Flow' addresses difficult realities and societal issues, aligning with the album's exploration of confusion, uncertainty, and the struggle to overcome.

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