The title track is about emotional volatility when you feel like your freedom is being encroached upon.
SA Martinez says, “Great melody with a dope rhythm underneath. Slightly skanky, but in a good way. Catchy, aggressive at times, and never a dull moment. Classic 311.”
[Chorus]
Before you’re pointing at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don’t you tread on me
'Cause I will knock you down
[Verse 1]
Some days it seems it’s not worth it
The fight in me is all gone
And I’m not trying to be perfect
But just get one damn thing done
Before I lose control
I pick myself off the floor
[Chorus]
Before you’re pointing at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don’t you tread on me
'Cause I will knock you down
[Bridge 1]
Never come a day that I’ll solve you
Consequently I could never leave you
In the shadow of those looming battleships, I love our canoe
I’m ready for the falls and the still waters we will find our truth
[Verse 2]
Oh, there’s a clock in my head
And despite what it said
Another one on the wall
They don’t agree at all
And there’s a schism in me
And despite what you see
You might see me as calm
But I go off like a bomb
[Chorus]
Before you’re pointing at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don’t you tread on me
'Cause I will knock you down
[Bridge 2]
Oh, in the comfort of strangers
You don’t see the danger
Of just letting it flow
This I know
[Chorus]
Before you’re pointing at me
There is a possibility
You better turn that thing around
The fits come easily
So don’t you tread on me
'Cause I will knock you down
Don’t Tread on Me was written by Aaron “P-Nut” Willis & Doug “SA” Martinez & Nick Hexum.
Don’t Tread on Me was produced by 311 & Ron Saint-Germain.
311 released Don’t Tread on Me on Mon Jul 25 2005.