Matthews also released a solo CD, Some Devil, in 2003 joined by guitarists Tim Reynolds, Trey Anastasio, drummer Brady Blade, and bassist Tony Hall. This group and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski tours as "Dave Matthews & Friends."
Dave also plays some events solo, such as the Benaroya Hall concert, Farm Aid, and various other events.
Dave Matthews also plays acoustic gigs with long time friend Tim Reynolds.
In recent years he has also shown his acting talents, most recently guesting as a savant pianist in the series 'House M.D.' and a non-speaking role as a homosexual fashion advisor in the Adam Sandler film Chuck and Larry. He was also In Don't Mess With the Zohan.
Eh Hee
Dave Matthews Lyrics
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It's a bold side of it again
When you decide to go to him
And the people toasting away
Everybody gonna come on in
Like, like c'mon in, yeah, yeah
Everybody gonna come on in
y'all it's you wanna c'mon, sir
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh
Praise God who has many names
The devil have many more
With the love that my mother gave me
I'm gonna drop the devil to the floor
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
The problem is someone will try to convince you
That they know the answer no matter the question
Be wary of those who believe in a neat little world
Cause it?s just fucking crazy you know that it is
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Walking along in this haze of confusion
Sometimes I collect, sometimes it takes all of my strength
Just to find enough reason to take the next step, step
But I will, but I will, till I do
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Brother, sister
Brother, sister
Brother, sister
Brother, sister
Praise God who has many names
The devil have many more
With the love that my mother gave me
I'm gonna drop the devil to the floor
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
Strange evolution how people have come to believe
That we are it's greatest achievement
When really we're just a collection of cells
Overrating themselves
Oh God I'm avoiding the
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Praise God who has many names
The devil have many more
With the love that my mother gave me
I'm gonna drop the devil to the floor
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
Strange evolution how people have come to believe
That we are it's greatest achievement
We're barely, we're just a collection of cells
Overrating themselves
Hello God I'm avoiding the truth
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
Drop the devil to his knees
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
Somebody's gonna save the world
In "Eh Hee", Dave Matthews reflects on his journey through life as he navigates various challenges and encounters different people along the way. The song opens with Matthews acknowledging the absence of his father and the uncertainty that comes with going out on his own. He observes people "toasting away" and "sitting there" as though waiting for something to happen. In the chorus, he invites everyone to join in, to come together and perhaps find some answers.
Matthews then switches focus to God and the devil, describing the different power they wield, and how he will reject the dark forces of the devil. He warns against those who claim to have all the answers, insisting that the world is too complex to fall into neat categories. Matthews then returns to the theme of struggle, describing the challenge of moving forward despite confusion and difficulty. He draws on religious imagery in his repeated phrase "amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh", creating a sense of spiritual longing or ecstasy.
Throughout the song, Matthews' lyrics are full of contradictions and paradoxes, underscoring the complexity of life and the impossibility of resolving all of its mysteries. He has described "Eh Hee" as having a "shamanistic" quality, a reference to the idea of a spiritual leader who can guide people through ritual and experience. Ultimately, he seems to suggest that there is no one definitive answer to life's challenges, but that by coming together and staying committed to what is right, we can overcome the forces of darkness that threaten to drag us down.
Line by Line Meaning
Father gone and I'm heading
My dad is gone and I am leaving
It's a bold side of it again
It's a daring move that I'm repeating
When you decide to go to him
When you decide to go see him
And the people toasting away
And the people are celebrating
And the people all sitting there, c'mon
And everyone is sitting there, come on
Everybody gonna come on in
Everybody is going to come in
Like, like c'mon in, yeah, yeah
Like, come on in, yeah, yeah
y'all it's you wanna c'mon, sir
You all want to come on in
Eh hee yeah amanaya yeaha yeah eh eh amana
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Praise God who has many names
Give thanks to God who has many ways of being called
The devil have many more
The devil has even more names
With the love that my mother gave me
With the love that my mother taught me
I'm gonna drop the devil to the floor
I'm going to overcome evil
I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees
I'm going to make evil kneel before me
The problem is someone will try to convince you
The problem is someone will try to persuade you
That they know the answer no matter the question
That they know the answer regardless of the question
Be wary of those who believe in a neat little world
Be cautious of those who believe in a perfect world
Cause it?s just fucking crazy you know that it is
Because it's absolutely nuts
Walking along in this haze of confusion
Walking in confusion
Sometimes I collect, sometimes it takes all of my strength
Sometimes I gather my thoughts, other times it takes all the energy I have
Just to find enough reason to take the next step, step
Just to find enough reason to take the next step
But I will, but I will, till I do
But I will keep going until I do
Brother, sister
Brother or sister
Praise God who has many names
Give thanks to God who has many names
The devil have many more
The devil has even more names
With the love that my mother gave me
With the love my mother taught me
Strange evolution how people have come to believe
It's a bizarre progression how people came to believe
That we are it's greatest achievement
That we are the planet's greatest achievement
When really we're just a collection of cells
When the truth is we're just made up of cells
Overrating themselves
Believing they're more important than they really are
Oh God I'm avoiding the
Oh God, I'm avoiding the problem
Drop the devil to his knees
Make evil kneel before me
Somebody's gonna save the world
Someone is going to save the world
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Bethany Fregans
I never knew there was a video!!! I've always loved this song and the lyrics are amazing.
LoveBexxxxx
How does Dave Matthews have so little views on his videos! He's the best!
Primer616
If only there were more true artist left. Goddamn this song and subsequent video are so powerful.
Gerald Mulligan
People don't listen anymore in music it's about the music and the meaning words can be powerful alot new artist don't have it anymore some do not many anymore keep listening brother
Mellie K.
Love how Dave wears the philosophical truth, on his cuff... "Be wary of those who believe in a neat little world because it's just fucking CRAZY" !!
Farreach
wow can always expect greatness from this man
nuttycashew
Gives me chills live
Mr.Slimmgrimm Games and Things
just simply freaking amazing. i mean who else can come up with anything remotely like this.
foreverdancingwithGrux
NOBODY my friend but this legend among us.
Kevin Reed
Loving this right now. Could we get this on Spotify?