#41
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Lyrics


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Come and see
I swear I'm better now
I'm playing time against my troubles, oh
Oh, I'm coming slow but speeding
Do you wish a dance?
And while I'm in the front
The play on time is won
Oh, but the difficulty's coming here

I will go in this way
And find my own way out
I won't tell you to begin
But it's coming too much more
Me, come down that ghosts that's come back
Reeling in you now
Oh, what if they came down crashing?

In a way
I used to play
For all of the loneliness
That nobody notices now
Boy, begging slow I'm coming here

Only waiting
I wanted to stay
I wanted to play
I wanted to love you

I'm only this far
And only tomorrow leads the way
I'm coming waltzing back
And moving into your head

Please, I wouldn't pass this by
Oh, I wouldn't take any more than
What sort of man goes by
I will bring water

Why won't you ever be glad?
It melts into wonder
I came in praying for you
Why won't you run




Into the rain and rave
And let tears splash all over you?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds's song #41 seem to be a contemplative stream of consciousness about playing time against one's troubles and the desire for connection with others. The opening lines, "Come and see / I swear by now I'm playing time against my troubles" suggest that the singer is trying to overcome difficulties and challenges through music. Their pace is slow but speeding, which could indicate a feeling of being stuck but also a growing sense of urgency to break free of those troubles.


As the singer continues to sing, they seem to be addressing someone else, asking if they wish to dance and perhaps seeking a way to connect with them. There is a sense of nostalgia for "the way we used to play," but also a recognition of the loneliness that goes unnoticed by others. Despite this, the singer is persistent in their desire to connect with the other person, and they ask why they won't ever be glad and run into the rain and play, letting their tears mix with the water.


Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the struggle to overcome personal challenges and the desire for connection with others. It suggests that even in the face of loneliness and difficulties, there is a sense of hope and persistence that can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Come and see
An invitation to witness what's happening.


I swear by now I'm playing time against my troubles
I'm trying to pass the time until my problems are resolved.


I'm coming slow but speeding
I'm moving forward calmly yet quickly.


Do you wish a dance and while I'm in the front
Would you like to take the lead in this dance?


The play on time is won
I've successfully managed to use time to my benefit.


All but the difficulty is coming here
Everything is progressing well except for the challenging part that's approaching.


I will go in this way
I'll try this approach.


And find my own way out
I'll discover a solution on my own.


I won't tell you to be
I won't instruct you to do anything.


But I'm coming to much more
I'm evolving and growing.


Me
I'm focusing on myself and my own needs.


Come down the ghosts come back
Past memories are resurfacing.


Reeling in you now
You're being affected by these memories.


Oh what if they came down crushing
What if these memories are overwhelming and destructive?


In the way we used to play
Like we did in the past.


For all of the loneliness that nobody notices now
Despite feeling lonely, no one seems to realize it.


I'm begging slow I'm coming here
I'm pleading and making my way towards you gradually.


Only waiting I wanted to stay
I want to be patient and remain here.


I wanted to play, I wanted to love you
I wanted to enjoy myself and love you.


I'm only this far
I haven't made much progress.


And only tomorrow leads the way
The future is uncertain and tomorrow will guide my actions.


I'm coming waltzing back and moving into your head
I'm returning and occupying your thoughts and emotions.


Please, I wouldn't pass this by
I don't want to miss this opportunity.


Oh I wouldn't take any more than
I don't want to ask for anything more than necessary.


What sort of man goes by
What kind of person overlooks an opportunity like this?


I will bring water
I'll offer refreshment or relief in some way.


Why won't you ever be glad
Why can't you be happy or content?


It melts into wonder
It's amazing and awe-inspiring.


I came in praying for you
I arrived hoping for your wellbeing.


Why won't you run
Why don't you escape or move with me?


Into rain and play
Into the joy of dancing and playing in the rain.


Let the tears splash all over you
Allow yourself to feel and experience emotions fully.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carter A. Beauford, Haines Fullerton, Stefan K. Lessard, David John Matthews, Leroi Moore

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@claudiopacheco

#41

Come and see
I swear by now I'm playing time
Against my troubles
I'm coming slow but speeding
Do you wish a dance and while
I'm in the front
The play on time is won
But the difficulty is coming here
I will go in this way
And find my own way out
I won't tell you to stay
But I'm coming to much more

Me
All at once the ghosts come back
Reeling in you now
What if they came down crushing
Remember when I used to play for
All of the loneliness that nobody notices now
I'm begging slow I'm coming here
Only waiting I wanted to stay
I wanted to play
I wanted to love you
I'm only this far
And only tomorrow leads my way

I'm coming waltzing back and
Moving into your head
Please, I wouldn't pass this by
I wouldn't take any more than
What sort of man goes by?
I will bring water
Why won't you ever be glad?
It melts into wonder
I came in praying for you
Why won't you run
In the rain and play
Let the tears splash all over you



@danielecaliari6198

Come and see
I swear by now I'm playing time against my troubles
I'm coming slow but speeding
Do you wish a dance and while I'm in the front
The play on time is won
But the difficulty is coming here

I will go in this way
And find my own way out
I won't tell you to stay
But I'm coming to much more
Me
All at once the ghosts come back
Reeling in you now
What if they came down crushing
Remember when I used to play
For all of the loneliness that nobody
Notices now
I'm begging slow I'm coming here
Only waiting I wanted to stay
I wanted to play,
I wanted to love you

I'm only this far
And only tomorrow leads my way

I'm coming waltzing back and moving into your head
Please, I wouldn't pass this by
I wouldn't take any more than
What sort of man goes by
I will bring water
Why won't you ever be glad
It melts into wonder
I came in praying for you
Why won't you run
In the rain and play
Let the tears splash all over you



All comments from YouTube:

@fairreiasabounchigipe8308

Turning 41 today....I've listened to this for over a decade now and I only can hope I can relive this song and dance in 20 more years. Thank you for setting my soul on fire. ❤

@maylonpatrick6746

Acho q nunca vou enjoar dessa música
Volta e meia lembro dela e venho aqui.

@Mskenergy

The best live version with Tim even after all these years still love this song, really enjoyed Tim’s lead guitar at the end. Outstanding!

@christopherseymour5210

Dave's vocals were incredible this whole set, but on this song he is especially phenomenal. so haunting and beautiful it's beyond comparison.

@edgargonzalez110

Tim Reynolds’s solo and I understanding on how to play with Dave’s rhythm and singing is beyond next level !!!!! A true master class

@chivismimi

My favourite song in the world. When I heard the first chord of this song I felt incredibly happy, but when I saw Dave Matthews Band live for the very first time, my heart and entire body was shaking. I cried so bad. it was beautiful.
Hugs from Mexico

@chivismimi

*were shaking

@thomaspadgett6713

You were right the first time, don't worry :)

@kellydavis1501

my fav song too!

@christinoldewurtel1791

Abrazos muchos from Arizona!!

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