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.
Lover Lay Down
Dave Matthews Lyrics
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Slip into my lover's hands
Kiss me won't you kiss me now
And sleep I would inside your mouth
Don't be us too shy
For knowing it's no big surprise that
I will wait for you
I will wait for no one but you
Oh please lover lay down
Spend this time with me
Together share this smile
Lover lay down
Spend this time with me
Walk with me, walk with you
Hold my hand your hands
So much we have dreamed
And you were so much younger
Hard to explain that we are stronger
A million reasons life to deny
Let's toss them away
See you and me we
Lay down look see
She and he
By my lover's side
Together share this smile
Each other's tears to cry
Together share this smile
Lover lay down
Oh please oh please
Oh please lover lay down
Oh please lover lay down
And you weep
Lover lay down
Cause it's over
Lover lay down
Say love, say love, say love, say love, say love
Should I love you
Could you love me
Darling it's all the same
'Til we dance away
Chasing me all around
Leading me all around
Leading me all around in circles
Say...
The lyrics to Dave Matthews's song Lover Lay Down evoke a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The idea of spring's sweet rhythm dancing in the singer's head reveals a feeling of elation and anticipation. The next line, "Slip into my lover's hands", suggests surrender, and the desire to be held; the kiss that follows is an embodiment of that physical and emotional connection. The line "and sleep I would inside your mouth" is metaphorical and highlights the sensuality of being with someone. The singer is willing to be vulnerable and encourages the lover to let go of shyness and embrace their connection because he will wait for them and no one else.
The chorus of "Lover lay down, spend this time with me," reveals a deep longing for the lover's presence and an awareness of the transience of time. The line "Walk with me, walk with you, hold my hand your hands" suggests a desire for closeness and companionship in spite of their differences. The lyrics acknowledge that there are reasons to deny life, but the two protagonists decide to toss them away and share a smile. The line "see you and me we, lay down look see, she and he, by my lover's side" suggests a sense of togetherness and equality, and "lover's side" reinforces the theme of intimacy.
The song's second verse highlights the passing of time and the inevitability of change, with "and you were so much younger, hard to explain that we are stronger" capturing a moment of introspection. The last lines "Cause it's over, lover lay down" suggests a sense of acceptance and resignation while the repeated chorus "Oh please lover lay down" reiterates the singer's plea for intimacy and the lover's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Spring sweet rhythm dance in my head
I am overcome by the joyful rhythm of new love
Slip into my lover's hands
I surrender myself to the care and guidance of my beloved
Kiss me won't you kiss me now
Let us express our love and desire for each other through a kiss
And sleep I would inside your mouth
I want to be consumed by the love and passion of my beloved
Don't be us too shy
Let us not hold back our true feelings or desires
For knowing it's no big surprise that
There is nothing unexpected in our love or attraction to each other
I will wait for you
I am committed to waiting and being patient for my beloved
I will wait for no one but you
My heart belongs solely to you and I am not interested in anyone else
Oh please lover lay down
I am pleading with my beloved to join me in intimate moments
Spend this time with me
Let us cherish and enjoy this moment we have together
Together share this smile
Our love brings us joy and happiness when we are together
Walk with me, walk with you
Let us journey through life together as partners
Hold my hand your hands
I want us to physically connect and hold each other closely
So much we have dreamed
We have envisioned a future together full of hope and aspirations
And you were so much younger
Our age difference may have been a challenge, but our love prevails
Hard to explain that we are stronger
Others may not understand our love, but it has made us stronger as a couple
A million reasons life to deny
There are many obstacles in life, but our love overcomes them all
Let's toss them away
Let us discard any doubts or fears about our love and embrace it fully
See you and me we
Together, we are an unstoppable force of love and passion
Lay down look see
Let us rest together and see the beauty of our love
She and he
We are not just two individuals, but a united couple in love
By my lover's side
I want to be close to my beloved and never leave their side
Each other's tears to cry
We share our joys and sorrows, supporting each other through all struggles
Oh please oh please
I am filled with desire for my beloved, begging for their affection
And you weep
I see my beloved in pain and want to comfort and console them
Cause it's over
Our time together may be short or fleeting, but our love will endure
Say love, say love, say love, say love, say love
The word 'love' is so powerful and meaningful, we must repeat it often
Should I love you
Is it wise or right to love you?
Could you love me
Do you have feelings for me or the capacity to love me?
Darling it's all the same
Whether or not we love each other doesn't change our feelings in this moment
'Til we dance away
Let us enjoy this temporary moment of joy and love, until it fades
Chasing me all around
Love is like a game of cat and mouse, where we pursue each other
Leading me all around
Our love propels us forward, leading us in new directions
Leading me all around in circles
Our love can feel cyclical or repetitive, but it always brings us back to each other
Say...
Let us keep expressing ourselves and our love through language and actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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