Beautiful Disaster by 311

Album: Transistor (1997)

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This song was written by 311 lead singer Nick Hexum, who says it's about falling for the wrong person. "I think many times, people in general - and me, especially - find ourselves attracted to people who are not good for us," he said in his Songfacts interview. "We know it, but we can't resist. That's what 'Beautiful Disaster' is."
The video was directed by the New York-based photographer/filmmaker Carter B. Smith, who also did the Jane's Addiction clip for "Jane Says."

Comments: 2

Bigg Pappa Bear from MemphisI heard from a lady that’s 46 years old that she sold the writes to this song she wrote about her girlfriend whom she found dead from heroine overdose. She sold the rights for 7 thousand dollars. Her name is Christian and I tend to believe her. She was recognized for her poetry. She told me they changed three words in the whole song. Anyone want to dispute this?
Natalie from Lorena, TxSuch a cool song, and so different too. Wouldn't expect any less from 311. This is definitely a favorite of mine.
9-24-21
Age: 15

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