The duo gained attention with the release of a 1996 concert "Live at Luther College". VH1 recorded a 1999 performance to air as part of the program "Storytellers."
During the Dave Matthews & Friends tours, Dave and Tim opened with an acoustic set; however, they have played midset at some more recent shows.
Recently, the duo embarked on their first tour of Europe, marking their first tour outside of the States, as well as their first extended tour since the Winter 2003 tour.
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds have most recently released "Live at Radio City", a 2DVD/2CD album on August 14th, 2007 recorded in April of the same year.
Granny
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Lyrics
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I hope I find you feeling healthy
I'm so glad our paths crossed this time today
On our way into the night
I saying love treats us well keeps us dancing
Baby I love you well our love is sure and find
So why when I approach you my tears they fall like rain
You tell me baby your heart into a thousand pieces dies
Stop only the old and wise with clouded eyes
You can't see what I can see
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Of the next pretty girl to come my way
So here we are all of us stand around
We're leaning heavy on each other
But still we worry what is it lies behind
Staring eyes of on another
Love I come to you you turn me up turn me down
Silly baby I love you so it tears me up inside
Love I come to you my tears they fall like rain
You tell me baby your heart into a thousand pieces dashed
Stop only the old and wise with clouded eyes
You can't see what I can see
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Of the next good thing to come my way
Love running here celebrating and relating
Baby our love is pure our love is pure and fine
So why, when I approach, the tears they fall like rain
You tell me baby your heart into a thousand pieces dashed
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Hello, how are you doin' today?
I hope I find you feeling healthy
I'm so glad our paths crossed this time today
On our way into the night
I say its love, its hidin' deep, deep down inside us all
So maybe, we should lift it up above from a deep inside
Love, it's not so tough and you come admit it to
Baby, your heart into a thousand pieces dashed
Stop, only the old and wise, with clouded eyes
You can't see what I can, 'cause I
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Of the next pretty girl to come my way.
Here we are all of us stand around
We're leaning heavy on each other
Always wonderin' what is it lies behind
The worried eyes of one another
I believe it's love, it's hidin there, in the shadows in the dark it's
Baby we'll shed a little light and it will shine
Love, when I approach, my tears they fall like rain
'Cause you know baby, my heart's into a thousand pieces dashed
Stop, only the old and wise, with clouded eyes
You can't see what I can, 'cause I
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Of the next good thing to come my way
I say it's love, so share it out, share it fair, but share it liberal
Maybe our thing's a better world than it could be love
But love, when I approach, the tears they fall like rain
You tell me baby, your heart's into a thousand pieces dashed.
Stop, only the old and wise, with clouded eyes
You can't see what I can, I
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Of the next good thing to come my way
The song "Granny" by the Dave Matthews Band is a love song about the complexities of romantic relationships. The opening lyrics express the hope that the person being addressed is feeling good and healthy, and the joy of their paths crossing. However, the lyrics then take a turn, with the singer saying that he believes there is love deep inside everyone, but it is often hidden. Despite expressing his love for the person he is addressing, when he approaches them, his tears fall and they tell him that their heart is in a thousand pieces.
The chorus of the song, "Stop only the old and wise with clouded eyes, you can't see what I can see. Blindly throw my faith to the face of the next pretty girl to come my way," seems to suggest that the singer is feeling lost and uncertain in his romantic life, unsure of who or what to trust. He feels that others do not understand what he is going through and that he is blindly seeking out the next pretty girl to come his way.
The second verse of the song touches on the idea that people are always wondering what lies behind the worried eyes of others. The singer believes that love is hiding in the shadows and that it can be brought into the light. However, once again, when he approaches the person he loves, his tears fall like rain and their heart is in a thousand pieces.
Overall, "Granny" is a song about the complexities of love and relationships. It expresses both the joy and the pain that can come with loving someone deeply, and the uncertainty that can arise when feelings are not reciprocated or when trust is broken.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, how are you doin' today?
Greeting the listener and asking how they are feeling
I hope I find you feeling healthy
Expressing concern for the listener's well-being
I'm so glad our paths crossed this time today
Expressing happiness that they happened to meet
On our way into the night
Going out together into the evening
I say its love, its hidin' deep, deep down inside us all
Love is inside every person
So maybe, we should lift it up above from a deep inside
Suggesting that love should be expressed and shared
Love, it's not so tough and you come admit it to
Love is not difficult and should be acknowledged
Baby, your heart into a thousand pieces dashed
Expressing heartbreak from a failed relationship
Stop, only the old and wise, with clouded eyes
Telling the listener not to listen to those who cannot see clearly
You can't see what I can, 'cause I
Suggesting that they have a unique perspective
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Taking a leap of faith
Of the next pretty girl to come my way.
Looking for love in the next person they meet
Here we are all of us stand around
Describing a group of people
We're leaning heavy on each other
Supporting one another
Always wonderin' what is it lies behind
Wondering about each other's motives
The worried eyes of one another
Being concerned for each other
I believe it's love, it's hidin there, in the shadows in the dark it's
Suggesting that love is present in everyone, even if it is hidden
Baby we'll shed a little light and it will shine
Love can be brought out and shared
But love, when I approach, my tears they fall like rain
Feeling emotional when approaching someone they love
'Cause you know baby, my heart's into a thousand pieces dashed
Expressing heartbreak and vulnerability
Stop, only the old and wise, with clouded eyes
Repeating advice to not listen to those who cannot see clearly
You can't see what I can, 'cause I
Reiterating that they have a unique perspective
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Again taking a leap of faith in love
Of the next good thing to come my way
Hoping to find something good in the next person they encounter
I say it's love, so share it out, share it fair, but share it liberal
Encouraging the listener to share and spread love freely
Maybe our thing's a better world than it could be love
Suggesting that love can make the world a better place
You tell me baby, your heart's into a thousand pieces dashed.
Hearing about another person's heartbreak and sadness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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