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.
Fool To Think
Dave Matthews Lyrics
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All I could hope is to have you
To have you walking with me
Laughing so in love, we two
Almost drunkenly
I did imbibe of this
Fantasy of you and me
The way you looked at me
I swear you did
But you looked away too quick
Was I a fool, was I a fool to think
That you would take me home
As if I was yours
Was I a fool to think at all?
I've grown tired of love
You are the trouble with me
I watch you walk right by
I smile, you do not notice me
Treat me recklessly
All you do is toss me pennies out
But the silence in me is screaming
Won't you come and get me?
Was I a fool to think?
The way you looked at me
I swear you did
But you looked away too quick
Was I a fool, was I a fool to think
That you would take me home
As if I was yours
Was I a fool to think at all?
Was I a fool to think?
The way you looked at me
I swear you did
But you looked away too quick
Was I a fool, was I a fool to think
That you would take me home
As if I was yours
Was I a fool to think at all?
You make a mess of me here
I dance a thousand steps for you
If you say yes to me
I'll be whatever gets you through
You make a mess of me here (was I a fool?)
I dance a thousand steps for you (was I a fool?)
Was I a fool, was I a fool to think?
Am I a fool, am I a fool for you?
In "Fool To Think," Dave Matthews sings about a hopeless romantic dreaming of being with someone who they believe could be the love of their life. The song captures the feeling of longing and hopefulness that comes with falling in love. The singer imagines walking with their beloved and being so in love that they are almost dizzy. They can feel the chemistry between them, but they are unsure if their love is reciprocated. The singer questions whether they were foolish for believing that their feelings were mutual.
The second verse shifts to a more cynical tone, as the singer has grown tired of love and feels like they are being treated recklessly by the person they are in love with. They long for the person to see them and take them home, but they are left feeling unnoticed and insignificant. Despite being treated poorly, the singer still feels drawn to the person who is causing them so much pain.
The chorus repeats the question of whether the singer was foolish to believe that their love interest reciprocated their feelings. The song ends with a plea for the person to notice the singer's love and to give them a chance, even if it means the singer has to change who they are to make it work.
Overall, "Fool To Think" is a song about the joyful and painful aspects of falling in love. It captures the intense emotions that come with being infatuated with someone, hoping they feel the same, and the disappointment that comes when it seems like they don't. The song ends with a plea for the person to notice the singer's love and to give them a chance, even if it means the singer has to change who they are to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me dreaming of you
I'm daydreaming about being with you
All I could hope is to have you
You're everything I want
To have you walking with me
I want to be with you and enjoy your company
Laughing so in love, we two
We're so happy together and in love
Almost drunkenly
I'm swept away by the thought of you
I did imbibe of this
I'm drinking in the fantasy of being with you
Fantasy of you and me
I'm having a fantasy about being with you
Was I a fool to think?
Did I make a mistake by hoping for you?
The way you looked at me
I thought you were interested in me
I swear you did
I'm sure you looked at me that way
But you looked away too quick
You turned away before I could be sure
That you would take me home
I hoped you would want to be with me
As if I was yours
As if I belonged to you
Was I a fool to think at all?
Did I make a mistake by hoping for you in the first place?
I've grown tired of love
I'm tired of chasing love and being disappointed
You are the trouble with me
You're the one causing me pain and heartache
I watch you walk right by
You ignore me and don't even notice me
I smile, you do not notice me
I try to smile and get your attention, but you still ignore me
Treat me recklessly
You don't value me as a person and take advantage of me
All you do is toss me pennies out
You don't give me anything meaningful, just scraps
But the silence in me is screaming
Inside I'm hurting and crying out for your attention
Won't you come and get me?
Please show me affection and take me away from this loneliness
You make a mess of me here
You're causing chaos in my life
I dance a thousand steps for you
I'm trying so hard to please you and get your attention
If you say yes to me
If you want to be with me
I'll be whatever gets you through
I'm willing to do anything for you because I need you in my life
Am I a fool, am I a fool for you?
Is it foolish to keep hoping for you and putting up with your mistreatment?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GLEN BALLARD, DAVID MATTHEWS
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