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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17 Two Step
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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You laid down and gave to me just what I'm seeking
Say love, you drive me to distraction
Oh hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years
Or more if not for this
Our flesh and blood
It ties you and me right up
Oh well, celebrate we will
Because life is short but sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
These things we cannot change
Hey, my love, you came to me like wine comes to this mouth
Grown tired of water all the time
You quench my heart and you quench my mind
Celebrate we will
Because life is short but
Sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
The things we cannot
Celebrate, you and me, climbing two by two, to be sure
These days continue, things we cannot change
Oh, my love I came to you
With best intentions
You laid down and gave to me
Just what I'm seeking
Celebrate we will
Because life is short
But sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot change
Things we cannot change
In the song Two Step by Dave Matthews Band, the singer is expressing his love and adoration for his partner. He starts by saying that he came to her with good intentions and she gave him what he was seeking. The man is so in love that his partner drives him to distraction. The chorus of the song talks about celebrating life because it is short but sweet for sure, and that they are climbing two by two to ensure these good days continue. He expresses that life is uncertain and full of things that they cannot change, but they will cherish and make the most of what they have.
The song talks about the beauty of life and how it should be celebrated. It speaks of a love that is passionate and deep, one that offers nourishment to body, heart and mind. The lyrics reflect the joy of living in the moment and cherishing what we have, even though there is so much that we can't control. The use of "two by two" throughout the song implies that the singer and his partner are united and connected as they journey through life together.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, my love, I came to you with best intentions
Addressing the significance of one's intentions upon approaching their lover
You laid down and gave to me just what I'm seeking
Acknowledging how their partner fulfilled their needs and desires
Say love, you drive me to distraction
Expressing the power of their love and how it affects their focus
Oh hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years
Questioning the idea of an eternal, everlasting love
Or more if not for this
Exploring the possibility of obstacles in the way of eternal love
Our flesh and blood
Highlighting the physical limitations of the human experience
It ties you and me right up
Pointing out how the physical limits of our existence may bind us
Tie me down
Expressing a willingness to be bound by love
Oh well, celebrate we will
Marking an occasion for celebration
Because life is short but sweet for certain
Reflecting on the fleeting but enjoyable nature of life
We're climbing two by two
Describing an intimate journey taken by two individuals
To be sure these days continue
Acknowledging the importance of maintaining the happiness they have found
These things we cannot change
Reminding us of the inevitability of certain aspects of life
Hey, my love, you came to me like wine comes to this mouth
An analogy of the satisfaction and intoxication of love
Grown tired of water all the time
Comparing the mundane quality of love to drinking water
You quench my heart and you quench my mind
Describing how the love of their partner provides a fulfilling and satisfying experience
Celebrate, you and me, climbing two by two, to be sure
Highlighting that the two lovers will embark on a journey of celebration together
These days continue, things we cannot change
Reiterating that the good times will inevitably continue, despite life's challenges
Oh, my love I came to you
Reaffirming the intentionality and purpose behind their love and approach to their partner
With best intentions
Emphasizing the pure, genuine nature of their love
You laid down and gave to me
Recalling how their partner provided what they needed
Just what I'm seeking
Stressing the significance of how their partner fulfilled their needs
Celebrate we will
Ending the song by repeating the same sentiment of marking an occasion for jubilation
Because life is short
Emphasizing how fleeting and finite life is, and how important it is to celebrate its joys
But sweet for certain
Highlighting the sweetness and beauty of all that life has to offer, despite its brevity
Things we cannot change
Concluding with a reminder of the permanent nature of certain aspects of life, and the importance of embracing it all with joy and celebration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David John Matthews
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Kirsten Logan
Say, my love, I came to you with
Best intentions
You laid down and gave to me just
What I'm seeking
Love, you drive me to distraction
Hey my love do you believe that we
Might last a thousand years
Or more if not for this?
Our flesh and blood
It ties you and me right up
Tie me down
Celebrate we will
'Cause life is short but
Sweet for certain, hey
We climb on two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot change
Hey, my love, you came to me like
Wine comes to this mouth
Grown tired of water all the time
You quench my heart and
You quench my mind
Celebrate we will
'Cause life is short but
Sweet for certain
We climb on two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot
Celebrate you and me
Climb two by two, to be sure
These days continue
Things we cannot change
Oh, my love I came to you
With best intentions
You laid down and gave to me
Just what I'm seeking
Celebrate we will
'Cause life is short
But sweet for certain hey
We climb two by two
To be sure these days continue
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في هذه الأيام لمواصلة حبي - لا مزيد من الأسرار.
Robert Warner
I just remember driving around in college, skipping so many tracks on this amazing CD just to hear this. I don't know why, it just gave me strength. I miss this version. They will live on for generations. What a rendition.
Nic & Golden Eddie
Same here
Mychelle Seymour, Hey you remember me.
B***** I listen to them all. Why don't you have any content Robert?
svt32vdohc
Same here!!!! 2001 era for me. I would drive through a nice downtown strip to this song when the piano solo came in around the 7:18 mark. I would do it after class 3x a week at night.
Nick S
For me it's driving around on large quantities of 🍄🍄 listening to this track on repeat.......such AMAZING days!!
jack
@Nick S lol so unsafe but ive driven wasted to can't be a hypocrite..
Stephen Serwacki
When it drops at the 2:39 mark... goosebumps. Every. Single. Time. Still.
Peggy
The whole lead-up to that moment from 'this ship is troubled all because this ship we're on is sinking' is amazing. Brings me back time and again to listen
Larry David
I say same at the 6:22 mark
Laurie D.
You can feel the joy of DMB. Dave's fist pump sums it up and Carter with his bubble gum and OMG actual musicians actually playing...a rarity these days. I love this song.