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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Anyone Seen The Bridge
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Playing your love you don't have so predicab[le]
Thinking of ever going long i stop
Play it out they begun smoke gots a big game
How's it rolling
Swing it up up a day
Play like it always did hey
And always something we bring here
Funny still game close your eyes
Toys and gasoline we could save the world
Nothing's obscene if you close your eyes
Boys and girls let's do this joyride
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Hey you're so like swine
Swine only one more time stay
Money is clean if you scrub it good
Guns and gasoline we will save the world
Nothing's obscene if you close your eyes
Boys and girls welcome to this joyride
Ride
Ride
This ride
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I got a bobblehead jesus
Do my thing
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh i'm supposed to go say things
Say things to go by
Don't play it like i do do do coochie pie
A run it like we're running ? you're gon' die
Money is filthy so we scrub it good
Guns and gasoline we will save the world
Nothing's obscene if we just close our eyes
Boys and girls welcome to your joyride
Ride
Oh ride
Oh this ride
This joyride
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I got a bobblehead jesus
Keep me
Keep me safe from harm
Suck it all day
Money is clean if you scrub it good
Guns and gasoline we will save the world
Nothing's obscene if we just close our eyes
Boys and girls welcome to this joyride
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Money is clean if we scrub it good
Guns and gasoline who could save the world
Nothing's obscene if we just close our eyes
Boys and girls welcome to this joyride
Ride
Ride
Ride
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
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Money is clean if you scrub it good
With guns and gasoline we will save the world
Nothing's obscene if we just close our eyes
Boys and girls welcome to your joyride
Ride
Ride
Ride
"Anyone Seen the Bridge?" is a Dave Matthews Band song that has a lot of interesting and thought-provoking lyrics. The song starts with "Saturday Light Shows" which could be interpreted as being about concerts or performances. Then we hear "I'm playing your love you don't have so predicab[le]." This line could be about someone pretending to be in love or trying to convince themselves that they are in love. The next few lines seem to be about someone contemplating a decision to leave something behind but then deciding to keep going. The lines "So in love love as they come hey Funny still game close your eyes Toys and gasoline we could save the world Nothing's obscene if you close your eyes" could be interpreted as being about living in a fantasy world where anything is possible if you just close your eyes and believe.
Throughout the song, there are also references to money being dirty, and guns and gasoline being able to save the world. These references could be interpreted as being about corruption and the negative impact of money on the world. The line "Money is clean if you scrub it good" suggests that money can be cleaned up but only if people are willing to put in the effort to do so. The use of guns and gasoline to save the world is also an interesting juxtaposition. This could be interpreted as being about using force and power to make positive changes in the world but also carries the risk of causing damage and destruction.
Overall, "Anyone Seen the Bridge?" is a song that has a lot of interesting and thought-provoking lyrics. It is open to interpretation and can be viewed from many different perspectives. It is a song that encourages people to think about the state of the world and their role in it.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday light shows
The beginning of the adventure ahead, bright and exciting like a Saturday night light show.
Playing your love you don't have so predicab[le]
Going through the motions of love without really feeling it, everything is predictable and lacking true emotion.
Thinking of ever going long I stop
Pondering the idea of a long-term commitment but putting a stop to those thoughts before they become overwhelming.
Play it out they begun smoke gots a big game
The adventure is starting, and it's full of potential risks and rewards that are like a game of poker.
How's it rolling
Asking how things are going, expressing interest in the adventure ahead.
Swing it up up a day
Embracing each day with enthusiasm and positivity, looking forward to what it holds.
Play like it always did hey
Approaching life with a carefree attitude, playing the game of life like it's always been played.
And always something we bring here
There's always something new to bring to the adventure, and something exciting to be discovered.
So in love love as they come hey
Embracing love in all forms, being open to all experiences and possibilities.
Funny still game close your eyes
Even when things get tough, it's important to find humor and keep playing the game of life with eyes closed to the obstacles.
Toys and gasoline we could save the world
With the right tools and resources, anything is possible, even saving the world from its problems.
Nothing's obscene if you close your eyes
By looking past the surface, we can see the beauty and potential in everything, even if it's deemed obscene by others.
Boys and girls let's do this joyride
Everyone, regardless of gender, can enjoy the adventure and make the most of the ride.
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No discernible meaning, just a vocalization of sounds.
Hey you're so like swine
A derogatory remark towards someone perceived as unclean or unpleasant.
Swine only one more time stay
Refusing to associate with those deemed unclean or unpleasant, even for one more time.
Money is clean if you scrub it good
Money can be obtained ethically if one works hard and maintains their integrity.
Guns and gasoline we will save the world
With the right resources and tools, there's no problem too big to solve or world too broken to save.
Oh I'm supposed to go say things
Feeling a sense of obligation to speak up and make a difference in the world, but unsure how to go about it.
Say things to go by
Using words to guide and lead one's life.
Don't play it like I do do do coochie pie
Dismissing someone else's approach to life or love, preferring to do things in one's own way.
A run it like we're running ? you're gon' die
Urgency to live life to the fullest, to run towards adventure as if one's life depends on it.
Keep me safe from harm
Seeking protection and guidance from a higher power, believing that faith can help in the adventure ahead.
Suck it all day
A nonsensical comment that doesn't have an inherent meaning, just a random phrase.
Money is filthy so we scrub it good
Working hard to earn money through ethical means, and ensuring that one's actions are always clean and honest.
With guns and gasoline we will save the world
Reiterating the belief that all problems can be solved with the right resources and effort, no matter how large or daunting.
Boys and girls welcome to your joyride
Everyone is welcome to join in the adventure and feel the joy of the ride ahead.
Ride
Encouragement to embrace the adventure and take the ride with enthusiasm.
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No discernible meaning, just a vocalization of sounds.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
An exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm for the adventure ahead.
Money is clean if you scrub it good
Reiteration of the importance of earning money through ethical means and maintaining a clean approach to life.
With guns and gasoline we will save the world
Reiterating the belief that anything is possible with the right resources and effort, even solving the world's most significant problems.
Boys and girls welcome to your joyride
Everyone is welcome to join in the adventure and feel the joy of the ride ahead.
Ride
An encouraging reminder to embrace the adventure and take the ride with enthusiasm.
Ride
Continuing to encourage taking the adventure and making the most of the ride.
Ride
Final encouragement to embrace the adventure and feel the joy of the ride ahead.
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No discernible meaning, just a vocalization of sounds.
Contributed by Jayden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CrazyStupidMonkey96
Love how happy Carter looks!!! And how the whole band smiles when Carter plays the intro
@renadenison6759
God I love Dave, can't wait to see you guys in Tahoe this fall. 😁
@nicholaswilkinson63
I admire and respect the fact that Jeff Coffin didn't even attempt at copying the baritone sax solo that LeRoi Moore used to do for this bridge.
@SammyMakepeace
BRING 👏 THIS 👏 SHIZ 👏 TO LONDON 👏
@rockoutmichigan
Carter always looks like he's having a great time...
@ericrogers7569
🎶Big fella just brought the house down🎺
@maxmissingham
Take ‘em to the mathews bridge
@abe3298
to me it seems that rashawn and jeff planned their little duet without the band knowing. watch daves face when they start playing. carter also laughs.
@daniellelaubach8410
🎸❤️🎶🎶
@daisycrawford9763
6 people have apparently never seen the bridge