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.
ain't it funny how time slips away
Dave Matthews Lyrics
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Well hello there
My it′s been a long, long time.
How ya doing? How am I doing?
Well I guess I'm doing fine.
But it′s been so long, but it seems like
Ain't it funny how time slips away.
Well how's your new love, how′s your new love.
Well I hope he′s doin fine.
I heard you told him, I heard you said "you'd love him til the end of time"
Now that′s the same thing you told me it seems like just the other day
Ain't it funny how time slips away.
Well I′ve got to go now, I've got to go.
Well I guess I′ll see you around.
I don't know when though, cause I don't know when I′ll be back in town.
But remember what I tell you cause in time your gonna pay.
Ain′t it funny how time slips away.
Oh it's suprising how time slips away.
In Dave Matthews’ song “Ain't It Funny How Time Slips Away," the singer speaks to an old flame who he hasn't seen or spoken to in a long time. He begins by asking how she is doing and expresses that it feels like just yesterday that they were together. The singer then asks about his old love's new partner and remarks that she had said the same things to him that she is now telling her new love. He ends by saying that he does not know when he will come back but warns her that she will pay in time.
The lyrics are about how fleeting time can be and how quickly it passes. The singer is reflecting on the past, but he is also acknowledging that things change, and people move on. He is mourning the loss of the relationship he once had but seems to have come to terms with the fact that it is in the past.
Interestingly, the song was not originally written by Dave Matthews. It was composed by Willie Nelson and released by him in 1961. The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Al Green, and Lyle Lovett.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello there
Greeting someone after a long time
My it′s been a long, long time.
Expressing that a lot of time has passed since the last interaction
How ya doing? How am I doing?
Asking about the well-being of both parties
Well I guess I'm doing fine.
Giving a positive response to the question about oneself
But it′s been so long, but it seems like
It was only yesterday.
Reflecting on the time that has passed, but feeling like the experience was recent
Ain't it funny how time slips away.
Expressing surprise at how quickly time passes
Well how's your new love, how′s your new love.
Inquiring about the status of the other person's romantic relationship
Well I hope he′s doin fine.
Expressing goodwill towards the other person's partner
I heard you told him, I heard you said "you'd love him til the end of time"
Recalling the other person saying the same thing to their new partner as they did to the artist before
Now that′s the same thing you told me it seems like just the other day
Noting the irony of the other person's repeated sentiment
Well I′ve got to go now, I've got to go.
Announcing one's departure
Well I guess I′ll see you around.
Expressing a tentative plan to meet again in the future
I don't know when though, cause I don't know when I′ll be back in town.
Acknowledging uncertainty about when the next meeting will be
But remember what I tell you cause in time your gonna pay.
Issuing a cryptic warning to the other person
Ain′t it funny how time slips away.
Reiterating the theme of the song
Oh it's suprising how time slips away.
Echoing the sentiment expressed earlier about how quickly time passes
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ron71997
Dave sings this song with such passion - each note and lyric just pouring out of his soul... it brings tears to my eye. How amazing that he got to perform this for Willie - just beautiful!!
@elliedrama46
I feel so blessed and so lucky that this was put out just a few days ago, I love living in the same moment as beautiful music
@swizard0922
Dave Matthews Band is a gem!!
@dallasdandigitalproduction393
Dave sounds great as usual👏
@martinolson761
Nicely done Dave!
@chadi7173
He played this at Deer Creek n1 this year. Beautiful.
@whelp7306
I was there. It made me shed tears.
@dude4173
His voice sounds outstanding this year. Guitar sounds amazing too.
Sort of a mess overall though. 😆His other versions where he doesn’t go up an octave sound a lot better to me
@vinnyjr79
Many year ago Dave would play this and end with a little Otis sitting on the dock of the bay.. I love this.
@danbrice5
I need to hear this!