Early 1990s
In the early 1990s, the band established a cult following through relentless touring with weekly stops at Virginia clubs known as Trax and Floodzone, an active taping community, and an independent LP, Remember Two Things. (Keyboardist Griesar left the band in 1993, shortly before the release of "Remember Two Things".) After signing to RCA Records, Dave Matthews Band, under the direction of producer Steve Lillywhite, released Under the Table and Dreaming in 1994, a critical and popular smash that firmly established the band's style of pop-rock with improvisational leanings. Under the Table and Dreaming would be the first of three albums released under Lillywhite's direction. This was followed by Crash (1996). For most of America, Crash was the record that put the Dave Matthews Band on the map. Featuring the hit single "Crash Into Me", as well as fan-favorites such as "Two Step", "Tripping Billies", and the Grammy-winning "So Much to Say", Crash would go on to be the band's best selling album.
The Mercy Songfacts reports that Lillywhite lent his skills to their 2012 album Away From The World. Lillywhite hadn't worked with the band since a series of unreleased recordings in 2000, which led to the leaked Lillywhite Sessions.
History
David John Matthews was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1967. Two years later, his family moved to Westchester County, NY. His father was a physicist and worked for IBM at the time. He has two sisters (Anne and Jane) and a brother (Peter). After living in New York, his family moved to Cambridge, England in the early '70s. The family returned to New York where his father died in 1977. In 1980, the family moved to South Africa where the young Matthews went to several schools and "got more wise about the evils of government, there and in general." He first played at a club in Charlottesville (Miller's) where he worked as a bartender. He admitted to Playboy magazine that he was really never that good at bartending, but loved getting customers...well..."drunk as hell!" He was first discovered in a demo tape that he recorded with a couple of current band members. This all came about when he decided to put together a demo tape and decided that he needed some musical accompaniment; which ended up as the Dave Matthews Band. In 1994, his sister Anne died in a domestic tragedy at her home in South Africa. The Grammy nominated album "Under The Table and Dreaming" is dedicated to her.
Community
Dave Matthews Band is highly involved in giving a helping hand. In 2003, the Band held a concert entitled, "The Central Park Concert" which was held in New York City's Central Park. The concert helped New York City Public Schools, the band is a big supporter of education.
The band also held a concert that helped victims of Katrina.
Sadly, Leroi Moore passed away in 2008. After being seriously injured in an ATV accident in Virginia, Moore succumbed to his injuries on August 19, 2008. He was replaced by Jeff Coffin, famous for his work with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.
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Crash into Me
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Tied to me tight, tie me up again
Who's got their claws in you, my friend?
Into your heart I'll beat again
Sweet like candy to my soul
Sweet you rock, and sweet you roll
Lost for you, I'm so lost, for you
Oh, when you come
Crash into me
And I come into you
And I come into you
In a boy's dream
In a boy's dream
Touch your lips just so I know
In your eyes, love, it glows so
I'm bare boned and crazy for you
Oh, when you come
Crash into me
Yeah, baby, when I come into you
In a boy's dream
In a boy's dream
If I've gone overboard
Then I'm begging you
To forgive me for my haste
When I'm holding you so, girl
Close to me
And you come
Crash into me, baby
And I come into you
Oh, hike up your skirt a little more
And show the world to me
Hike up your skirt a little more
And show your world to me
A boy's dream
In a boy's dream
Oh, I watch you there
Through the window
And I stare at you
Wear nothing but you
Wear it so well
Tied up and twisted
The way I like to be
For you, for me, come crash
Into me
Baby, come crash into me, yeah
Crash into me
Crash into me
Crash into me
Oh, you know
I'm the king of the castle
You're my dirty rascal
Crash into me
Please crash into me, baby
We both know
See the wave, come crash into me
See the wave coming, crash into me
Crash into me
Oh, hey
No, no, no, no, no, no, hey, yeah
No, no, no, no, no, no, hey, hey, yeah, yeah
"Crash into Me," by Dave Matthews Band, is a passionate song that explores the vulnerability of love and the desire to connect. The first few lines describe an intense connection between two people, with the singer feeling tied up and helpless under the influence of their partner. The question "Who's got their claws in you, my friend?" could indicate a hint of jealousy, as the singer grapples with insecurity and a fear of losing their significant other to another person or to their own inner demons. However, the focus of the lyrics soon shifts to the beauty of this relationship, with the singer describing their partner as "sweet like candy to my soul."
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the title "Crash into Me" is about the unity the singer feels with their loved one. The repeated phrase "And I come into you" is sexual in nature but also has a deeper meaning, suggesting a merging of two souls beyond the physical realm. The singer's desire to see their partner's world and be seen in return is expressed in the lines "Hike up your skirt a little more / And show your world to me," which may indicate a desire for emotional transparency and the vulnerability required to achieve it.
Overall, "Crash into Me" is a song about emotional and physical intimacy, vulnerability, and the desire to connect with another person on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got your ball, you got your chain
You have something that you love, and something that ties you down
Tied to me tight, tie me up again
You are committed to me again
Who's got their claws in you, my friend?
What is keeping you attached to me, my friend?
Into your heart I'll beat again
I will once again have an effect on your heart and emotions
Sweet like candy to my soul
You are sweet and make me feel good on the inside
Sweet you rock, and sweet you roll
You are amazing and awesome in everything you do
Lost for you, I'm so lost, for you
I am completely ensnared and lost in love with you
Oh, when you come
Oh, the way you change me
Crash into me
Collide with me
And I come into you
And I bring myself to you
In a boy's dream
The dream of a young man
Touch your lips just so I know
Touch your lips to prove that you love me
In your eyes, love, it glows so
Your love is visible in the way you look at me
I'm bare boned and crazy for you
I am vulnerable and completely insane for you
If I've gone overboard
If I've gotten too attached
Then I'm begging you
Then please forgive me
To forgive me for my haste
Forgive me for being too quick to fall in love
When I'm holding you so, girl
When I'm embracing you
Close to me
Very close to me
And you come
And when you arrive
Crash into me, baby
Please collide with me
Oh, hike up your skirt a little more
Oh, make me desire you more
And show the world to me
And let me see everything you have
Oh, I watch you there
I spy on you from there
Through the window
Through the window
And I stare at you
And I gaze at you
Wear nothing but you
Wear nothing but your heart and soul
Wear it so well
Wear it with pride and happiness
Tied up and twisted
Completely trapped and addicted
The way I like to be
The way I want to feel
For you, for me, come crash
For you and me, let's collide
Into me
And let's become one
Baby, come crash into me, yeah
My love, let's collide
Oh, you know
Oh, you understand
I'm the king of the castle
I am in control and in charge
You're my dirty rascal
You are my lovely troublemaker
Please crash into me, baby
Please collide with me, my love
We both know
We both understand
See the wave, come crash into me
See the amazing energy, let's collide with it
No, no, no, no, no, no, hey, yeah
No, no, no, no, no, no, hey, yeah
No, no, no, no, no, no, hey, hey, yeah, yeah
No, no, no, no, no, no, hey, hey, yeah, yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David John Matthews
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