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 BĂŠla Fleck and the Flecktones.
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Ain't It Funny How Time Slips Away
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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It's been a long long time
How you doin, How I'm doin
I guess I'm doin' fine,
It's been so long,
But it seems it was only yesterday,
Ain't in funny how time slips away...
How's your new love, How's your new love,
I hope he's doin' fine,
I heard you told him always,
That you'll love him till the end of time
Now that's the same thing you told me,
It seems like just the other day,
Ain't it funny how time slips away...
I'm going to now,
But I guess I'll get around
I don't when though, I don't know,
When I'll be back in town,
But remember, what I'd tell you,
In time your gonna pay,
Ain't it funny how time slips away...
How its surprising, how time slips away
I'm just sitting on the dock in the bay,
Watching the tide roll away,
Ain't it funny how time slips away....
The lyrics of Dave Matthews Band's song Ain't It Funny How Time Slips Away tell the story of two former lovers reuniting after a long time. The singer greets his former love and asks about her new partner, to which she responds that she loves him now as she did when she was with the singer. The singer reflects on how quickly time has passed since they were together and how surprising it is that they have ended up where they are now. He also hints that the former love will eventually face consequences for leaving him, but accepts that he doesn't know when he'll make it back to town.
The song touches on the theme of time and how it can change people and relationships. Even though the former lovers are no longer together, they are still connected by their shared past and memories. The repetition of the phrase "ain't it funny how time slips away" emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the unexpected directions it can take us.
Overall, the song is a contemplation on the past and the passing of time. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and resignation, tinged with regret and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello there,
Greetings! It's been a very long time since we've seen each other.
It's been a long long time
How you doin, How I'm doin
I guess I'm doin' fine,
It's been ages since we last spoke. You asked how I'm doing and I'm doing well, thanks for asking!
It's been so long,
But it seems it was only yesterday,
Ain't in funny how time slips away...
Although it's been quite a while since we've spent time together, it feels as if it was just yesterday. It's funny how fast time goes by without realizing it!
How's your new love, How's your new love,
I hope he's doin' fine,
I heard you told him always,
That you'll love him till the end of time
I hope your new partner is doing well. I heard that you've made promises of eternal love to them, just like you once did with me.
Now that's the same thing you told me,
It seems like just the other day,
Ain't it funny how time slips away...
It's interesting that you've made the same declaration of love to your new partner that you once made to me. It almost feels like it was just yesterday that you made that promise to me.
I'm going to now,
But I guess I'll get around
I don't when though, I don't know,
When I'll be back in town,
I'm leaving now, but I'll probably return at some point. I'm not sure when that will be though.
But remember, what I'd tell you,
In time your gonna pay,
Ain't it funny how time slips away...
Remember what I said to you before - one day, you'll experience the consequences of your choices. It's strange how time can move so quickly without us even realizing it!
How its surprising, how time slips away
It's always amazing how quickly time flies by without us even realizing it!
I'm just sitting on the dock in the bay,
Watching the tide roll away,
Ain't it funny how time slips away....
Right now, I'm simply sitting here watching the water and thinking about how time passes us by so quickly - it's almost amusing in a way!
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ron71997
Dave sings this song with such passion - each note and lyric just pouring out of his soul... it brings tears to my eye. How amazing that he got to perform this for Willie - just beautiful!!
@elliedrama46
I feel so blessed and so lucky that this was put out just a few days ago, I love living in the same moment as beautiful music
@swizard0922
Dave Matthews Band is a gem!!
@dallasdandigitalproduction393
Dave sounds great as usualđ
@martinolson761
Nicely done Dave!
@chadi7173
He played this at Deer Creek n1 this year. Beautiful.
@whelp7306
I was there. It made me shed tears.
@dude4173
His voice sounds outstanding this year. Guitar sounds amazing too.
Sort of a mess overall though. đHis other versions where he doesnât go up an octave sound a lot better to me
@vinnyjr79
Many year ago Dave would play this and end with a little Otis sitting on the dock of the bay.. I love this.
@danbrice5
I need to hear this!