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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Baby Blue
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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The first time I saw you was like a punch right through my chest
And I will forever, 'cause you'll forever be
My one true broken heart, pieces inside of me and you
And you'll forever, my baby be.
You will rest your head, your strength once saving.
And when you wake you will fly away,
Goodbye my love, into your blue, blue eyes,
Your blue, blue world, you're my baby blue.
Confess I'm not quite ready to be left.
Still, I know I gave my level best.
You give, you give, to this I can attest
You made me, you made me.
You and me forever, baby.
You will rest your head, your strength once saving.
And when you wake you will fly away,
Holding tight to the legs of all your angels.
Goodbye my love, into your blue, blue eyes,
In your blue, blue world, you and me forever.
You will rest your head, your strength once saving.
And when you wake you will fly away,
Holding tight to the legs of all your angels.
Goodbye my love, into your blue, blue eyes,
In your blue, blue world, you and me forever.
The song "Baby Blue" by Dave Matthews Band is a poignant tribute to a lost loved one. The lyrics beautifully capture the profound sadness and longing that accompany the loss of a dear friend or family member, and the deep sense of love and respect that persists in the face of such a loss.
The opening lines of the song ("Confess, your kiss still knocks me off my legs") suggest that the singer is still deeply affected by the memory of the person they have lost. The imagery of being knocked off one's feet by a kiss underscores the intensity and power of the relationship that once existed between them.
As the song progresses, the singer muses on the nature of their relationship with the departed, who they describe as their "one true broken heart, pieces inside of me and you." This evocative imagery suggests that the singer and the one they have lost were intimately connected, and that their bond was equal parts joyful and painful.
Despite the sadness that permeates the song, there is also a sense of acceptance and gratitude. The singer acknowledges that they gave their "level best" in the relationship, and that their loved one helped to shape them into the person they are today ("You made me, you made me"). The song ends with a heartfelt farewell to the departed, as the singer imagines them "flying away" into a "blue, blue" world, forever held close by their "angels."
Overall, "Baby Blue" is a testament to the enduring power of love, even in the face of loss and grief.
Line by Line Meaning
Confess, your kiss still knocks me off my legs.
The first time I saw you was like a punch right through my chest
And I will forever, 'cause you'll forever be
My one true broken heart, pieces inside of me and you
And you'll forever, my baby be.
You will always have a special place in my heart and life.
You will rest your head, your strength once saving.
You will have peace and a much-needed rest from your struggles.
And when you wake you will fly away,
And when you are ready, you will move on to the next phase of your life.
Holding tight to the legs of all your angels.
You will be surrounded and protected by all your loved ones who have passed on.
Goodbye my love, into your blue, blue eyes,
Farewell my love, as you move on to your next adventure.
Your blue, blue world, you're my baby blue.
You will always hold a special place in my heart and memories.
Confess I'm not quite ready to be left.
Admitting that I am not quite ready to say goodbye just yet.
Still, I know I gave my level best.
Despite my reluctance to say goodbye, I know I did my best in our relationship.
You give, you give, to this I can attest
I can confirm that you were always giving and selfless in our relationship.
You made me, you made me.
You helped shape me into the person I am today.
You and me forever, baby.
We will be together in memory and spirit forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOYD C. TINSLEY, CARTER A. BEAUFORD, DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS, LEROI H. MOORE, STEFAN K. LESSARD, TIM REYNOLDS
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