Draft:Creatures (For a While)

"Creatures (For a While)" is a song by the American rock band 311 from their 2003 album Evolver. The song is the most streamed song on the album on Spotify.

Background
The song had started out with a guitar riff that Hexum had played into a mini recorder he had owned. He asked Tim Mahoney to write a second part, so he gave him a Pro Tools file to see what he was working on. He sent back a funky, bouncy riff that was the bass line. He used the same effects that he used on Champagne. Hexum then proceeded to finish the song during a seven-hour session in his home studio. Martinez wrote some raps that fit with the lyrics of the song, Hexum wanted the bridge to go into a different direction with some swirling synths that were reminiscent of early Pink Floyd music.

Lyrics
The lyric "It's been a wild ride, I wouldn't change a minute" talks about the band's long time making music.

Reception
AllMusic said it was Evolver's "Come Original". Punknews said it had a fun chorus with a great bass line in the verses. IGN said it “proves to be a strong start to the album” Sputnik Music said it was “really catchy on this song, as are the lyrics”

Music video
The music video, directed by the Malloy Brothers, who previously directed the music video for Amber, shows the band playing the song.

Live performances
The song was a popular live closer for many 311 tours.

Personnel
Taken from the Evolver CD liner notes


 * Nick Hexum – vocals, rhythm guitar
 * Doug "S.A." Martinez – vocals (rapping), turntables
 * Chad Sexton – drums
 * Tim Mahoney – lead guitar
 * Aaron "P-Nut" Wills – bass