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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Butterfly
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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A caterpillar's dream to fly
So bust out of this old cocoon
And dry your wings off
Butterfly
Go ahead and fly
Or sudden like a broken bone
You know luck won't always come along
But dry your tears away
Butterfly
Go ahead and fly
Dry your tears away
Butterfly
Don't you cry
The lyrics to Dave Matthews Band's song Butterfly describe the transformation from a vulnerable, restricted caterpillar to a free and liberated butterfly. The imagery of the butterfly is a symbol for personal growth and overcoming trials that allow an individual to break out of their current state. The caterpillar’s dream to fly suggests that each individual has an innate desire to be able to break free from their current state of being and emerge as something greater. The obstacles and challenges that come along the way, such as the lonely loom or sudden brokenness, are inevitable in life, but it's important to learn how to move past them and continue to grow. The lyric “You know luck won't always come along” encourages the listener to take control of their own fate.
The repeated refrain, “Dry your tears away, Butterfly, Go ahead and fly,” reinforces the message that despite troubles and setbacks, it’s important to continue to pursue personal growth and not let tears or negative emotions hold you back. This is further emphasized by the call to action in the final line, “Don’t you cry,” As if to encourage the listener to take control of their emotions and continue to work towards their goals. Overall, the song is a message of hope, perseverance, and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
You are like a butterfly
You possess a magnificent transformational power like a butterfly.
A caterpillar's dream to fly
You were once a different version of yourself, dreaming of reaching greater heights, like a caterpillar dreaming of flying.
So bust out of this old cocoon
Break free from your current limitations and restraints like a butterfly breaking out of its cocoon.
And dry your wings off
Take a moment to prepare yourself before taking flight, like a butterfly drying its wings before flying.
Butterfly
Symbolic representation of strength and freedom.
Go ahead and fly
Pursue your goals and dreams with full force without any doubts or fears.
It's always such a lonely loom
The journey towards transformation and self-discovery can be isolating and difficult.
Or sudden like a broken bone
Change can occur suddenly and unexpectedly, just like how a bone can break in an instant.
You know luck won't always come along
One cannot rely on luck alone when it comes to achieving their aspirations and goals.
Dry your tears away
Do not let setbacks and challenges discourage you from pursuing your dreams.
Don't you cry
Do not let hardships overcome you and stop you from taking flight to reach your goals.
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
snoookie456
that scene in the movie was one of the best movie scenes I've ever seen
Zoe Nunyabuznezz
Oh this song touches my heart so deeply it hurts
Murray Johnson
GREAT TUNE!!!!! FROM THE MOVIE HE SHOULD HAVE SANG IT LIKE HE DID TELLING HER THE STORY IN THE MOVIE
JustASplash
My favorite song I want to do a cover but I fear about how people judge
JustASplash
It is a song that gives me good memories and reminds me of my spirituality
i just like dave mathrews.
Lois Heichberger
Me too, me too... 💜🌿💜
adly zainsty
Magic man he is
karentot28
What the name of the movie he sang this in?
AnchorandPearl Treasures
Movie is “Because of Winn Dixie”