Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds have played over a hundred shows together si… Read Full Bio ↴Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds have played over a hundred shows together since their first performance together in 1992. Both artists play acoustic guitars, though Matthews offers vocals and Reynolds dazzles the audience with complex solos. Besides playing scattered shows together, Dave and Tim (also referred to as D&T) have played extensive tours together, such as the acclaimed 1997 and 1999 tours.

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.

The Song That Jane Likes
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Lyrics

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And in plays to write the wire in
I'll come back again
Torching time talking rhymes in
I'll come back again

Would you like to play
With the thought of a friend
In a distant passing stage

While you lie around
With your hands up and out
So resigned you will fall down

While you around here play
Wild on the warm and far away
While you around here play
The days keep scribbling themselves
in tidy lines

Would you like to play
With a fool holding hands
With a one-eyed jack of spades

While on the deck they sing
All of the captain's cards are kings
Still he and the queen are lost at sea
I hope it isn't you and me

And I'll be back 'round again
Yes I'll walk in time with you old friend
And we'll find that place that we danced in so long ago

And in plays to write the wire in
I'll come back again
Torching time talking rhymes in
I'll come back again

With this resigned
the letter I sign

Overall Meaning

The Song That Jane Likes by the Dave Matthews Band is a song that blends poetry, fantasy, and simple storytelling. The song's lyrics dwell on the themes of friendship, resignation, and hope. The first two stanzas find Dave Matthews talking about the kind of play he has with a friend, who might be far away. The song suggests that such friends might not communicate frequently, but when they do, they would play with thoughts, talk about rhymes, and write wires. The mood feels melancholic and wistful, almost like playing pretend games of youth that one can no longer experience.

The chorus brings some ambiguity to the song as it describes someone lying down with their hands up and out, resigned to fall down. The lyrics suggest an inner struggle within the person, which the singer might be trying to console. The singer assures them that they will be back and will find the place they danced in so long ago. The final verse features a metaphor of playing with a one-eyed jack of spades and a fool holding hands, showcasing how the singer is willing to be foolish and challenge fate.

Overall, the song is optimistic, though with a sad undertone. While it acknowledges the difficulties of life, it provides a hopeful message of finding one's way back and reconnecting with a friend.

Line by Line Meaning

And in plays to write the wire in
I'll be back in the game, writing and creating

I'll come back again
I'll return to the scene, time and time again

Torching time talking rhymes in
I'll use my time wisely, spinning tales to entertain

Would you like to play
Do you want to join me in my adventure?

With the thought of a friend
Together, we'll wander through life

In a distant passing stage
This journey will take us to faraway places

While you lie around
Instead of being bored and stagnant

With your hands up and out
Let's be open and receptive to new experiences

So resigned you will fall down
If you're not careful, life will pass you by

Wild on the warm and far away
Let's let loose, and enjoy life's adventures

The days keep scribbling themselves in tidy lines
Time is marching on, and we need to make the most of it

With a fool holding hands
Sometimes we need to let our guard down

With a one-eyed jack of spades
Take risks, and try something new

All of the captain's cards are kings
The world is full of possibilities and opportunities

Still he and the queen are lost at sea
But sometimes, even the strongest can be lost

I hope it isn't you and me
I hope we don't get lost in our journey

And I'll be back 'round again
I'll always come back, no matter how far I roam

Yes I'll walk in time with you old friend
But I won't forget the friends who've always been by my side

And we'll find that place that we danced in so long ago
We'll always have memories of the good times we've shared

With this resigned the letter I sign
But for now, I need to say goodbye

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Just imagine if Leroi and Boyd were still evolving these jams. It’ll never be like the early days, but I’ve loved every step and love what they are now.

True musicians, every one!