Early 1990s
In the early 1990s, the band established a cult following through relentless touring with weekly stops at Virginia clubs known as Trax and Floodzone, an active taping community, and an independent LP, Remember Two Things. (Keyboardist Griesar left the band in 1993, shortly before the release of "Remember Two Things".) After signing to RCA Records, Dave Matthews Band, under the direction of producer Steve Lillywhite, released Under the Table and Dreaming in 1994, a critical and popular smash that firmly established the band's style of pop-rock with improvisational leanings. Under the Table and Dreaming would be the first of three albums released under Lillywhite's direction. This was followed by Crash (1996). For most of America, Crash was the record that put the Dave Matthews Band on the map. Featuring the hit single "Crash Into Me", as well as fan-favorites such as "Two Step", "Tripping Billies", and the Grammy-winning "So Much to Say", Crash would go on to be the band's best selling album.
The Mercy Songfacts reports that Lillywhite lent his skills to their 2012 album Away From The World. Lillywhite hadn't worked with the band since a series of unreleased recordings in 2000, which led to the leaked Lillywhite Sessions.
History
David John Matthews was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1967. Two years later, his family moved to Westchester County, NY. His father was a physicist and worked for IBM at the time. He has two sisters (Anne and Jane) and a brother (Peter). After living in New York, his family moved to Cambridge, England in the early '70s. The family returned to New York where his father died in 1977. In 1980, the family moved to South Africa where the young Matthews went to several schools and "got more wise about the evils of government, there and in general." He first played at a club in Charlottesville (Miller's) where he worked as a bartender. He admitted to Playboy magazine that he was really never that good at bartending, but loved getting customers...well..."drunk as hell!" He was first discovered in a demo tape that he recorded with a couple of current band members. This all came about when he decided to put together a demo tape and decided that he needed some musical accompaniment; which ended up as the Dave Matthews Band. In 1994, his sister Anne died in a domestic tragedy at her home in South Africa. The Grammy nominated album "Under The Table and Dreaming" is dedicated to her.
Community
Dave Matthews Band is highly involved in giving a helping hand. In 2003, the Band held a concert entitled, "The Central Park Concert" which was held in New York City's Central Park. The concert helped New York City Public Schools, the band is a big supporter of education.
The band also held a concert that helped victims of Katrina.
Sadly, Leroi Moore passed away in 2008. After being seriously injured in an ATV accident in Virginia, Moore succumbed to his injuries on August 19, 2008. He was replaced by Jeff Coffin, famous for his work with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.
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# 34
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Been so tired throw away my surrounding
Like the sun and moon take for granted
Soon we move through the flood and we fade away
Lie about it
Cry about it
We'll be ok
Lean upon me
We'll be ok
Oh I lay myself at your feet laughing
Hope mine eye made of the soul choir
Lean upon me
I'll lean upon you
We'll be ok
Lie about it
Cry about it
Soon fade away
Lie about it
Cry about it
We'll be ok
Lean upon me
I'll lean upon you
We'll be ok
"34" by Dave Matthews Band is a song that explores the themes of exhaustion and the fleeting nature of life. The lyrics speak of the singer's exhaustion and how they want to throw away their surroundings, indicated by the line "Been so tired throw away my surrounding." The song also touches upon how people often take things for granted, like the sun and moon, and then move through life only for everything to eventually fade away. Despite this, the song offers hope as the singer talks about how they and their partner can lean upon each other for support, and things will ultimately be okay.
The repetition of the lines "Lie about it, cry about it" could indicate that the singer is struggling with the weight of their exhaustion and what they are feeling. The lines serve as a reminder that it's okay to feel and to express those emotions, as they are fundamental to the human experience.
"34" is a song that showcases the complexities of the human experience and how we need support from the people around us to make it through the difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my head lay back on the seating
I'm feeling so exhausted that I find myself lying back and letting go of any worries or tension.
Been so tired throw away my surrounding
I'm too worn out to care about anything around me, even the things that usually matter to me.
Like the sun and moon take for granted
We often overlook the simple but beautiful things that are always there, like the sun and moon, thinking they'll always be around.
Soon we move through the flood and we fade away
Life passes us by quickly and we're just like a wave that comes and goes with the flood – temporary, fleeting and ephemeral.
Lie about it
We try to convince ourselves that things will get better even if we know deep down that it's not true, so we lie to ourselves.
Cry about it
We often feel the need to let out our emotions and cry about our situation, even if it feels futile.
We'll be ok
Even in the midst of pain and suffering, we can still find hope and reassurance knowing that everything will be alright eventually.
Lean upon me
We all need someone to rely on in times of crisis, someone who can offer support and comfort.
I'll lean upon you
It's not just about receiving help, but also about giving help and being there for others when they need it.
Oh I lay myself at your feet laughing
I'm willing to be vulnerable and open up to someone, even if it means exposing myself to judgment or rejection.
Hope mine eye made of the soul choir
I hope that my eyes reflect the depth of my soul's emotions and can communicate my feelings better than words.
Soon fade away
Just like the wave in the flood, we too will eventually fade away and leave this life behind.
Lean upon me
When we're feeling lost and uncertain, sometimes all we need is someone to lean on for guidance and comfort.
I'll lean upon you
It's okay to ask for help and lean on others when we need it. We don't have to face everything alone.
We'll be ok
We may face hardships and challenging times, but with support and perseverance, we can overcome them in the end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARTER A. BEAUFORD, DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS, HAINES FULLERTON, LEROI H. MOORE
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Corpus3414
Act 1-
I’ll Back You Up.
Two Step.
Crush.
When the World Ends.
Lie in Our Graves.
Grey Street.
The Song that Jane Likes.
Halloween.
Act 2-
Rapunzel
Don’t Drink the Water.
Fool to Think
Proudest Monkey
Act 3-
#34 jam.
Jimi Thing jam.
#41 jam.
Ants marching jam with a Say Goodbye, So Right, and a reprise of Back You Up by only saying “I Remember Thinking.” and then going to an A chord that lasts forever.
Encore-
Dancing Nancies.
2 Chords of Crash into Me, then explode into another rendition of Typical Situation and walk away saluting your fans since day 1.
Added a playlist for my personal best concert, and 34 is so underrated.
Juls Catten
RIP, LeRoi. So sad you’re gone, but your memory lives on in songs like this.
C H
I turned 34 today and I played this in every one of my classes to expose my students to his beautiful music!
David Anderson
Perfect
Logan Mohler
Bless you <3
Edward Stechschulte
Just don’t tell them how fast the last 9 years went by.. Don’t need to scare them yet.
coreycp
I turned 34 today. I played it at every engagement I had, I didn't care if anyone knew or not, to me it is and will forever be special.
Mark Rosser
🤔 how many times have you been engaged…?! 😅
cynthia chavez
Such a lovely soothing song
Logan dogan
Soothing and then in your face. Perfect for waking up
DC11961
Happy birthday to one of the coolest cats on the Sax, the "GrooGrux King" LeRoi Moore. RIP brother. May your light be ever shining and your sax ever playing in Heaven as it was on Earth.