Discover the story of the song > Make It Rough – 311

The lyrics are about a person who didn't expect things to be easy in life. They say that the only way to understand this person is to take the time and effort to really get to know them. The lyrics compare this process to the slow turning of soil in the ground. They also talk about being patient and waiting for better times, like waiting for spring to come back. The person in the song talks about how they have been pretending and not dealing with their problems, but now they want to face them head on. They want to make things rough and challenging in order to grow and learn. The lyrics also mention seeking out people who have not yet been corrupted by negative influences. They want to keep going on their journey until they feel satisfied.