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.
Lover Lay Down
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds 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 of "Lover Lay Down" by Dave Matthews Band convey a beautiful romance that is intensified by the music's sweet rhythm. The song is about two lovers who can't get enough of each other, and Dave's voice lulls the listener into an intense feeling of wanting to be wrapped up in the warmth of their partner. The opening line, "Spring sweet rhythm dance in my head," sets the mood and captures the essence of this romance. The rhythm signifies the newness of the love affair and the sweet feelings that are bubbling up inside the singer's heart.
The second line, "Slip into my lover's hands," shows that the singer is deeply in love and has no qualms about vulnerability at the hands of his lover. The kisses and embraces from his lover are everything to him, as he says, "Kiss me won't you kiss me now, And sleep I would inside your mouth." The singer tells his lover not to be shy about their feelings as he knows they are fated to be with each other. He sings, "For knowing it's no big surprise that I will wait for you, I will wait for no one but you."
The chorus plea, "Oh please lover lay down, spend this time with me," is a call for his lover to stay with him, to share their smile and be with him in the present moment. The chorus emphasizes the intimacy and connection that the singer and his lover share. The final lines, "Say...Should I love you, Could you love me, Darling it's all the same, 'till we dance away," convey the uncertainty they both may have felt at the beginning of the relationship. But now, as they dance in a circle, they know that their love is strong and they are meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Spring sweet rhythm dance in my head
The joyful rhythm of spring is stuck in my mind.
Slip into my lover's hands
I want to be held by my significant other.
Kiss me won't you kiss me now
Please give me a passionate kiss.
And sleep I would inside your mouth
I want to be close to you and feel safe.
Don't be us too shy
Let's not be hesitant with each other.
For knowing it's no big surprise that
We both know that our feelings for each other are no secret.
I will wait for you
I'll be patient for as long as it takes.
I will wait for no one but you
My heart only belongs to you.
Oh please lover lay down
Please come and be with me.
Spend this time with me
Let's spend quality time together.
Together share this smile
Let's enjoy our time together and be happy.
Walk with me, walk with you
Let's journey through life together.
Hold my hand your hands
Let's hold hands and be close.
So much we have dreamed
We have so many aspirations.
And you were so much younger
We've been through a lot together and grown closer.
Hard to explain that we are stronger
It's difficult to articulate how much we've overcome and how much our bond has strengthened.
A million reasons life to deny
There are countless reasons to give up on life and love.
Let's toss them away
Let's forget about all those negative reasons and focus on us.
See you and me we, Lay down look see
Let's take a moment to appreciate each other and our connection.
She and he, By my lover's side
We'll always be together no matter what.
Each other's tears to cry
We'll face the tough times in life together and support each other.
Lover lay down
Please come and be with me.
And you weep
Let your emotions out and cry.
Cause it's over
Let go of any past hurt and have a fresh start.
Say love, say love, say love, say love, say love
Speaking about how we feel about each other is important.
Should I love you
Is loving you the right choice?
Could you love me
Do you have feelings for me too?
Darling it's all the same
It doesn't matter who loves who, as long as we love each other.
'Til we dance away
Until we face life's challenges together and come out stronger.
Chasing me all around
You're always on my mind.
Leading me all around
You've shown me the way and guided me through life.
Leading me all around in circles
Our journey together may be full of twists and turns, but we'll make it through.
Say...
Let's keep talking and communicating with each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christopher Dougherty
After the 22 years I've been listening and seeing him 27 times in 4 different states, still sounds absolutely perfect
Leigh Anne Reynolds
I play this every night. It's the only way I can sleep. A beautiful blessing this song is.
Brian Snyder
The sound on this video is absolutely unbelievable! Great editing.
Thomas Battista
My Wife & I danced to this at our Wedding ❤️
Shannon Herbert
Jesus, HOW did you get this sound so damn good? You never cease to amaze me. Thank you!!
Gianca Misse
Amo essa música 💗
Csilla Szabó
Thank you... ❤ I was there in person! I loved it! ❤
water. on. mars
he hasn't sounded this good in years and years. great!
Chris Choate
Chester your work is always fantastic and brings a smile to my face. Thank you.
SammyMakepeace6342
Damn what I'd give for D&T to come back to Europe. I was only a month or two from coming across Dave for the first time when this was filmed