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.
Halloween
Dave Matthews Lyrics
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Oh little lonely eyes open and radiant
Wait until I come and I will steal you
Wait until I come I'll take your soul
Wait until I come and I will steal you
Wait until I come and I will go
Shadows on the windows
Lead oh and everyone go
Well leave me on the night
I will give you lightning
I will not relinquish light
Oh little dreamer eyes open and raving here
Wait until I come and see you little girl
When we come I'll leave with you too
When we come I'll let you come low
Hey we'll leave it all behind
Oh and then the nightmares
I'll fill them in good time
Oh they will seat your mind
When the light hits
And you maybe'll ask me
Why do you run around here
Why do you come inside of me
Why does it rip me out in dream
Why then why then watch this little fuck
Going away
Why this lonely
Why this lonely
Why this lonely love
Why this lonely
Why this lonely
Why this lonely love
Halloween
Carry on
Bury all
Bury all
Bury all
Bury all
Bury all
And in this dream
Tell us are you satisfied with fucking
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
I'm talking to you
Love is hell
Love is hell
Love is hell
Love this I'll tame you
Love
Love
Love
Love this not me here
Love
Love
Love
Love him up to you
The lyrics of Halloween by Dave Matthews Band is a surreal and perplexing story. The song is a conversation between the singer and a little dreamer, possibly a little girl. The dreamer's eyes are open, staring up at the singer, and she is lonely and radiant. The singer promises to steal the dreamer's soul when he comes to her. This idea is repeated throughout the song, creating a chilling and eerie atmosphere. The singer seems to promise the dreamer a new life, but it's unclear what that life will be.
The song is filled with cryptic references to nightmares, lightning, and shadows. These elements, together with the repetition of the lines, create a sense of foreboding and unease. The dreamer is trapped in a cycle of fear, and the singer seems to be her only hope. But as the song progresses, the singer's motives become increasingly suspect. The dreamer questions why he comes inside her and why it seems to rip her out in her dreams. The song culminates in a chaotic finale, where the singer asks, "Are you satisfied with fucking?" It's an ambiguous and twisted story that leaves the listener with more questions than answers.
Overall, Halloween is a surreal, fantastic tale that explores the darker side of humanity. The lyrics encourage us to confront our fears and question our motives, offering a glimpse of the possibilities and dangers that lie beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little dreamer's eyes open and staring up at me
Oh little lonely eyes open and radiant
Wait until I come and I will steal you
Wait until I come I'll take your soul
Wait until I come and I will go
Wait until I come and I will vanish
Darlin' dreamin in the night
My dear, dreaming in the night
Shadows on the windows
Cast shadows on the windows
Lead oh and everyone go
Lead the way and everyone will follow
Well leave me on the night
Leave me in the night
I will give you lightning
I will energize you
I will not relinquish light
I will not give up hope
Oh little dreamer eyes open and raving here
Oh little lonely eyes open and delirious
Wait until I come and see you little girl
Wait until I come to see you, dear girl
When we come I'll leave with you too
When we leave, I'll take you with me
When we come I'll let you come low
When we come, I'll let you come closer
Hey we'll leave it all behind
Hey, we'll leave everything behind
Oh and then the nightmares
Oh, and then the frightening dreams
I'll fill them in good time
I'll bring them to fruition in due time
Oh they will seat your mind
Oh, they will take over your mind
When the light hits
When the light shines
And you maybe'll ask me
And maybe you’ll ask me
Why do you run around here
Why do you come around here
Why do you come inside of me
Why do you invade my mind
Why does it rip me out in dream
Why does it cause me pain in my dreams
Why then why then watch this little fuck
Why do you watch me suffer
Going away
Leaving
Why this lonely
Why is it lonely
Why this lonely love
Why is this love lonely
Halloween
Halloween
Carry on
Keep going
Bury all
Cover everything
And in this dream
And in this dream state
Tell us are you satisfied with fucking
Tell us, are you pleased with sex
Don't walk away
Don't leave
I'm talking to you
I am addressing you
Love is hell
Love is painful
Love this I'll tame you
I'll tame you with this love
Love him up to you
Love him as much as I love you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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