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.
Trouble
Dave Matthews Lyrics
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Don't you see
That in your bed
I find no sleep
I confess you came because of me
Trouble get behind me now
Trouble let me be
Deep river bed
Once so clean and clear now runs red
You know to well
Was me that called you here
Trouble get behind me now
Trouble let me be
Oh sweet day
Leave me behind
I will never call on you
Until the day I die
Pray your mercy shine on me
Pray your mercy shine
Here I stand
Head bowed for thee
My empty heart begs you
Leave me be
But I confess
You know too well
That I have fallen
Pray your mercy give to me
Pray your mercy shine
Trouble
Trouble thee
Let your mercy shine
Cold wet stone
River deep and red
Your cold heart beats inside my head
You know too well
It was me that brought you here
Ohhh trouble get behind me now
Trouble let me be
I pray your mercy shine on me
Trouble let me be
The lyrics of Dave Matthews's song Trouble are about a personal struggle with inner demons and how they affect relationships. The opening lines set the tone for the song by stating that the singer is unable to sleep due to these inner demons. He then confesses that the individual he is addressing in the song came into his life because of his past mistakes, and he wants them to let him be and move on.
The following verses refer to the singer's inner struggles, represented by the metaphor of a "cold wet stone" and "deep river bed." He acknowledges that he drew trouble into his life by calling it, but he wants to move on from his guilt and mistakes. The third verse speaks to a desire for redemption and forgiveness, asking for mercy and hoping that it will shine on him.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's search for distance from his troubles and his hope for redemption. The final verse reiterates the themes of the previous verses, using the same imagery of the river and the stone. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repeated plea for mercy and a hope that trouble will let him be.
Overall, the lyrics of Trouble are a vulnerable reflection on the human experience of struggling with inner demons and seeking forgiveness and redemption. The song's lyrics also use a consistent metaphor of water throughout, that represents the singer's inner struggle, and it helps to underscore his feelings and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble
The artist is addressing the concept of 'trouble'
Don't you see
The artist is asking if trouble realizes the negative impact it has on him
That in your bed
The artist is suggesting that the cause of his trouble lies within himself
I find no sleep
The artist's trouble is keeping him awake at night
I confess you came because of me
The artist takes responsibility for the trouble he finds himself in
Trouble get behind me now
The artist wants to move on from his trouble
Trouble let me be
The artist wishes to be free of his troubles
Cold wet stone
The artist may be describing a setting that symbolizes his troubles
Deep river bed
The artist may be describing a setting that symbolizes his troubles
Once so clean and clear now runs red
The artist is describing how his troubles have tainted something pure
You know to well
The artist acknowledges that trouble is familiar with him
Was me that called you here
The artist believes that his actions are responsible for his troubles
Oh sweet day
The artist is addressing the concept of a 'sweet day'
Leave me behind
The artist wishes to move on from this 'sweet day'
I will never call on you
The artist does not want to invite anymore trouble into his life
Until the day I die
The artist does not plan on ever inviting trouble into his life
Pray your mercy shine on me
The artist is asking for forgiveness for his past troubles
Here I stand
The artist is in a particular position in relation to his troubles
Head bowed for thee
The artist is showing respect and deference to a higher power in hopes of avoiding trouble
My empty heart begs you
The artist is pleading to be free of his troubles
But I confess
The artist is admitting his faults that led to his troubles
That I have fallen
The artist recognizes that he has made mistakes that have led to his troubles
Pray your mercy give to me
The artist is asking for forgiveness to be freed from his troubles
Cold wet stone
The artist may be describing a setting that symbolizes his troubles
River deep and red
The artist may be describing a setting that symbolizes his troubles
Your cold heart beats inside my head
The artist is haunted by his troubles
You know too well
The artist acknowledges that trouble is familiar with him
It was me that brought you here
The artist believes that his actions are responsible for his troubles
Ohhh trouble get behind me now
The artist wants to leave his troubles behind
Trouble let me be
The artist wishes to be free from his troubles
I pray your mercy shine on me
The artist is asking for an end to his troubles
Trouble let me be
The artist wishes to be free from his troubles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEPHEN HARRIS, DAVE MATTHEWS
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