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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Crush
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Crazy how you make it all alright love
You crush me with the things you do
I do for you anything too
Sitting, smoking, feeling high
In this moment it feels so right
Lovely lady
God I want you so badly
I wonder this
Could tomorrow be
So wondrous as you there sleeping
Let's go drive 'til morning comes
Watch the sunrise
And fill our souls up
Drink some wine 'til we get drunk
It's crazy I'm thinking
Just knowing that the world is round
Here I'm dancing on the ground
Am I right side up or upside down
Is this real or am I dreaming
Lovely lady
Let me drink you please
I won't spill a drop, I promise you
Lying under this spell you cast on me
Each moment
The more I love you
Crush me
Come on
It's crazy I'm thinking
Just knowing that the world is round
Here I'm dancing on the ground
Am I right side up or upside down
Is it real or am I dreaming
Lovely lady I will treat you sweetly
Adore you
I mean
You crush me
It's times like these
When my faith I feel
And I know
How I love you
Come on, come on
Lady
It's crazy I'm thinking
Just as long as you're around
And here I'll be dancing on the ground
Am I right side up or upside down
To each other we'll be facing
By love we'll beat back the pain
We've found
You know
I mean to tell you all the things
I've been thinking deep inside my friend
With each moment the more I love you
Crush me
Come on
Lady
So much you have given love
That I would give you back
Again and again
Meaning I'll hold you
But please, please
Let me always
The Dave Matthews Band's song Crush is a love song that expresses the crazy and wonderful emotions that one experiences when in love. The lyrics convey the feeling of being high with love, with the person described in the song as the source of it all. The song goes through emotional ups and downs, with the lyrics "It's crazy I'm thinking, Just knowing that the world is round, Here I'm dancing on the ground, Am I right side up or upside down, Is this real or am I dreaming?" It speaks to a sort of wonder about the power of love and how it can make one feel alive.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who is so enamored with someone else that they are willing to do anything for them. The lines, "God I want you so badly, I wonder this, Could tomorrow be so wondrous as you there sleeping," are a testament to the power and all-encompassing nature of love. The song describes not just physical desire but a deep affection and appreciation for the other person. The chorus "Crush me, come on, Lady" reiterates how powerfully this person can influence and affect every aspect of the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy how it feels tonight
Tonight's emotions are overwhelming.
Crazy how you make it all alright love
Your love has a magical effect on me.
You crush me with the things you do
You overwhelm me with your actions.
I do for you anything too
I return the favor with love.
Sitting, smoking, feeling high
Relaxing with you and enjoying life.
In this moment it feels so right
This moment feels perfect.
Lovely lady
Addressing the woman he loves.
I am at your feet
I am devoted to you.
God I want you so badly
Expressing his strong desire for her.
I wonder this
Questioning what the future holds.
Could tomorrow be
Wondering what tomorrow will bring.
So wondrous as you there sleeping
Thinking about how beautiful she is while sleeping.
Let's go drive 'til morning comes
Going on a late night drive together.
Watch the sunrise
Spending the night together, watching the sun come up.
And fill our souls up
Finding joy and fulfillment in each other.
Drink some wine 'til we get drunk
Having a good time together.
It's crazy I'm thinking
Feeling overwhelmed and surprised.
Just knowing that the world is round
Reflecting on the vastness and beauty of the world.
Here I'm dancing on the ground
Celebrating life with her.
Am I right side up or upside down
Reflecting on the ups and downs of life and love.
Is this real or am I dreaming
Questioning whether his happiness is real.
Lovely lady
Still addressing his love.
Let me drink you please
Drinking in every detail of his love.
I won't spill a drop, I promise you
Treating his love with care.
Lying under this spell you cast on me
Feeling captivated by his love.
Each moment
Constantly falling more in love.
The more I love you
Expressing his deepening love.
Crush me
Allow yourself to be vulnerable with me.
Come on
Urging his love to be open with him.
It's times like these
Feeling grateful for their love.
When my faith I feel
Feeling blessed and faithful.
And I know
Having confidence in their love.
How I love you
Expressing his love.
Lady
Addressing his love again.
Just as long as you're around
Feeling happiest when she's near.
And here I'll be dancing on the ground
Celebrating life and love with her.
To each other we'll be facing
Resolving to face life together.
By love we'll beat back the pain
Using their love to overcome difficulties.
We've found
Happy that they've found each other.
You know
Reiterating his love.
I mean to tell you all the things
Expressing his desire to communicate his love.
I've been thinking deep inside my friend
Reflecting on his deep love for her.
With each moment the more I love you
Falling more in love every day.
Crush me
Let yourself love me as much as I love you.
Come on
Encouraging her to open up to him.
Lady
Endearingly addressing his love again.
So much you have given love
Thankful for the love she's given him.
That I would give you back
Repaying her love in full.
Again and again
Continuously giving her love.
Meaning I'll hold you
Promising to always hold her.
But please, please
Urging her to stay with him.
Let me always be by your side
Desire to always be together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David John Matthews
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@brandi6087
Does anyone else HAVE to listen to this at least 3 times in a row before they can move on? I'm just never ready for the song to end.
@souldragonfli
Straight up YES!
@jenniferbannach7402
Same here!
@chrissanders2562
Me
@ltwilley77
YES!
@afshinsharifi6
totally!
@Lisa.pizzza
This song is still just as beautiful as it was 22 years ago! <3
@p1dru2art
Two thumbs up for all Dave Matthew fans
@ashoknair8993
Am 60 and enjoy DM
@rhett_snyder
@Ashe _n Are 60 bad grammar (sry if you’re not primarily an English speaker)