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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Everyday
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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(Pick me up, love)
Hey, how long, how long, how long (Everyday)
Everyday, ah
Pick me up, oh, from the bottom
Up to the top, love, everyday
Pay no mind to taunts or advances
Left to right
Up and down, love
I push up love, love everyday
Jump in the mud, oh
Get your hands dirty with
Love it up on everyday
All you need is
All you want is
All you need is love.
All you need is
What you want is
All you need is love.
Everyday
Everyday
Oh,
Everyday
Pick me up, love, from the bottom
Up onto the top, love, everyday
Pay no mind to taunts or advances
I'm gonna take my chances on everyday
Left to right
Up and up and inside out right
Good love fight for everyday
Jump in the mud, mud
Get your hands filthy, love
Give it up, love
Everyday
All you need is
All you want is
All you need is love.
All you need is
What you want is
All you need is love.
Oh...
What you've got
Lay it down on me
What you've got
Lay it down on me
All you need is
All you want is
All you need is love.
All you need is
What you want is
All you need is love.
Everyday
Everyday
Oh,
Everyday
Pick me up love
Lift me up love
Pick me up love
Everyday
Up from the bottom, everyday
Up to the top love, everyday
Pick me up love
Lift me up love
Pick me up love
Everyday
The lyrics to Dave Matthews Band's song Everyday convey a message of perseverance and determination in pursuing what one wants. The phrase "pick me up, love" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, which can be interpreted as a call to a loved one or a higher power for strength and support. The lyrics also suggest that one should not be deterred by the discouragement of others ("pay no mind to taunts or advances") and should instead take risks every day to achieve their goals ("I take my chances on everyday").
The use of imagery in the lyrics adds another layer to the song's message. When the singer says "jump in the mud, oh, get your hands dirty with love it up on everyday," it can be interpreted as a call to embrace the messiness and imperfections of life and to find joy and fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. The repetition of the phrase "all you need is love" adds to the song's uplifting and optimistic tone, emphasizing that love and perseverance are key to achieving one's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick me up, love!
Please lift me up, help me out of this difficult situation, my love.
(Pick me up, love)
This is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Hey, how long, how long, how long (Everyday)
Asking how long this struggle is going to last, and emphasizing that it's happening every day.
Everyday, ah
Repeating the title of the song and adding an exclamation of emphasis.
Pick me up, oh, from the bottom
Asking for help again, specifically from rock bottom.
Up to the top, love, everyday
Asking for help in getting to the top of the situation, and asking for this help to happen every day.
Pay no mind to taunts or advances
Ignoring the negative comments or unwanted advances of others.
I take my chances on everyday
Willing to take risks and face challenges every day in order to improve the situation.
Left to right
Moving back and forth, indicating an ongoing struggle or effort.
Up and down, love
Experiencing ups and downs in the situation, and hoping for help and support from a loved one.
I push up love, love everyday
Continuing to work hard and try to improve things, and emphasizing the need for love and support every day.
Jump in the mud, oh
Metaphorically, diving into the dirtiness or messiness of the situation and facing it head on.
Get your hands dirty with
Willingness to work hard and get personally involved in the situation.
Love it up on everyday
Emphasizing the importance of love and support in the daily struggles of life.
All you need is
Simplifying the situation and saying that all you really need to make things better is:
All you want is
Expressing the idea that what we want and what we need may be two different things.
All you need is love.
Saying that ultimately, love is the key to improving the situation and finding happiness.
What you've got
Referring to the things you already have, whether that's love, knowledge, skills, or other resources.
Lay it down on me
Share these things with me, let me help you use them to make things better.
Pick me up love
Reaffirming the request for help, and emphasizing how important it is.
Lift me up love
Another way to express the request for help and support.
Everyday
Repeating the title of the song one more time, and emphasizing that this is an ongoing and daily struggle.
Oh,
Expressing emotion and adding emphasis.
Pick me up love
Once again asking for help and support.
Up from the bottom, everyday
Describing the struggle in more detail, and emphasizing that it's something that must be faced day after day.
Up to the top love, everyday
Describing the hoped-for outcome, and asking for help in making this happen every day.
Lift me up love
Repeating the request for help and support one last time.
Pick me up love
Repeating the request for help and support one last time.
Everyday
Repeating the title of the song one more time, and emphasizing that this struggle is something that must be faced day in and day out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS, GLEN BALLARD
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