Seek Up
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Lyrics


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Sometimes I feel like I'm falling
Fall back again, fall back again,
Fall back again, fall back again

Oh, life it seems a struggle between
What we think what we see
I'm not going to change my ways
Just to please you or appease you
Inside a crowd, five billion proud
Willing to punch it out
Right, wrong, weak, strong
Ashes to ashes all fall down
Look around about this round
About this merry-go-round around
If at all God's gaze upon us fall
His mischievous grin, look at him

Forget about the reasons and
The treasons we are seeking
Forget about the notion that
Our emotions can be swept away
Forget about being guilty,
We are innocent instead
For soon we will all find our lives swept away

Sit awhile with TV's hungry child
Big belly swelled
Oh, for a price of a coke or a smoke
Keep alive those hungry eyes
Take a look at me, what you see in me,
Mirror look at me
Face it all, face it all again

Forget about the reasons and
The treasons we are seeking
Forget about the notion that your emotions can be
Swept away, kept at bay
Forget about being guilty, I am innocent instead
For soon we will all find our lives swept away

You seek up an emotion
And our cup is overflowing
You seek up an emotion,
Sometimes your well is dry
You seek up a big monster
For him to fight your wars for you
But when he finds his way to you, the devil's not
Going--ha, ha

Say, say
Look at me in my fancy car
And my bank account
Oh, how I wish I could take it all down
Into my grave, I'd save
Take a look again, take a look again,
Take a look again
Everyday things change,...stay the same

Forget about the reasons and
The treasons we are seeking
Forget about the notion that
Your emotions can be swept away
Intentions are not wicked,
Don't be tricked into thinking so
Soon we will all find our lives swept away

You seek up an emotion
And our cup is overflowing
You seek up an emotion,
Sometimes your well is dry
You seek up a big monster
For him to fight your wars for you
But when he finds his way to you,




The devil's not going--ha, ha
Fall back again, fall back again, fall back again...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave Matthews Band's song "Seek Up" touch on various themes, including the struggle between what we perceive and what we think, the pressure to conform to society's expectations, the innocent ones who suffer due to the actions of others, and the fleeting nature of life. The song speaks of the tendency to forget about the reasons and emotions we chase after and instead aims to encourage listeners to acknowledge and understand the world around them better. Matthews advises against being swayed by appearances, recognizing and acknowledging one's motives, finding one's power, and remaining true to oneself.


The verses in the song evoke an image of a society caught up in its own expectations and deeds, ignoring the struggles of the vulnerable and innocent ones. The chorus, "You seek up an emotion, and our cup is overflowing," alludes to the emptiness that comes with pursuing material wealth and the instant gratification that accompanies it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like I'm falling
I feel like I'm losing control


Fall back again, fall back again, fall back again
I've experienced this feeling before and it keeps happening


Oh, life it seems a struggle between What we think what we see
Our perception and reality are in conflict


I'm not going to change my ways Just to please you or appease you
I won't compromise my values for others' expectations


Inside a crowd, five billion proud Willing to punch it out Right, wrong, weak, strong Ashes to ashes all fall down
Despite our differences, we're all human and face the same fate


Look around about this round About this merry-go-round around If at all God's gaze upon us fall His mischievous grin, look at him
Life is like a cycle and we're always hoping for something better


Forget about the reasons and The treasons we are seeking Forget about the notion that Our emotions can be swept away
Let go of past grievances and don't let your feelings overwhelm you


Forget about being guilty, We are innocent instead For soon we will all find our lives swept away
Don't be weighed down by guilt, since we all have limited time on earth


Sit awhile with TV's hungry child Big belly swelled Oh, for a price of a coke or a smoke Keep alive those hungry eyes
Take a moment to empathize with those less fortunate


Take a look at me, what you see in me, Mirror look at me Face it all, face it all again
Reflect on your own shortcomings and try to improve


You seek up an emotion And our cup is overflowing You seek up an emotion, Sometimes your well is dry You seek up a big monster For him to fight your wars for you But when he finds his way to you, The devil's not going--ha, ha
We turn to external sources for satisfaction, but they may not be the solution


Say, say Look at me in my fancy car And my bank account Oh, how I wish I could take it all down Into my grave, I'd save Take a look again, take a look again, Take a look again Everyday things change,...stay the same
Material possessions don't bring lasting happiness and everything is temporary


Intentions are not wicked, Don't be tricked into thinking so Soon we will all find our lives swept away
People have good intentions, but circumstances may not allow them to follow through


Fall back again, fall back again, fall back again...
The cycle of life and emotions continues




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS

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