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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Good Good Time
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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As if the world is turned upside down.
We're all standing on our heads.
Tryin' to make the most of this,
Kinda makes it feel like your heavy.
Don't it sometimes feel like you got too much to bear.
Well let it at the door my friend,
Good good time tonight
Try forget it all
'Cause it will still be there tomorrow,
You can be sure, it will still be there for us all.
Let's have a good good time tonight
That's what I preach, yeah.
You can leave the problems out
We come back to teach about
The fun I like good good time
Nobody be there by my side
Close your eyes, shake it up, shake it up.
Baby ya look good tonight
It's a good good time tonight, yeah
Stumble self down, fall down,
Scrape your knee, rub it good.
You wake up with your head feels like,
Someone's beatin' on you.
End of story
But overboard, overboard
Just for this evening
Leave it behind, leave it behind,
Let's dance the night away.
Let's have a good good time tonight
Hope ya can if ya will.
Try to leave your tears after all
Bring 'em in to show everyone
We can get to the bottom of this bottle
We could end of this burning toll
Roll up now, roll it up another one,
And another fall through before.
Let's have a good good time tonight
It's a good good time tonight
It's a good good time tonight
It's a good good time tonight
It's a good good time tonight
The lyrics of "Good Good Time" by Dave Matthews Band talk about the overwhelming feeling of stress and responsibilities that come with everyday life. The song suggests that sometimes it's necessary to simply let go of all the worries and enjoy the present moment. The first verse compares life to being upside down, suggesting that everything seems chaotic and disorienting. The line "Tryin' to make the most of this, kinda makes it feel like you're heavy" signifies the weight of the expectations people put on themselves to succeed and be productive. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the need to have a good time and forget about everything for the night. The lyrics encourage the listener to ignore their problems, dance, and have fun, even if it's just temporary relief.
The second verse further supports the idea of letting go of worries and enjoying the moment. The lines "You can be sure, it will still be there for us all" acknowledge the reality of problems and responsibilities that cannot be ignored forever. However, the song suggests that tomorrow is another day, a new chance to tackle those issues again. The bridge of the song talks about physical pain, represented by "stumble self down, fall down, scrape your knee, rub it good." It suggests that just like physical pain, the pain of stress and anxiety can be temporary and treated with joy and happiness. The song concludes with the message that it's, after all, a good good time tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't it sometimes feel
Do you ever have moments when life feels overwhelming?
As if the world is turned upside down.
As if everything is going wrong?
We're all standing on our heads.
We're all feeling disoriented and out of place.
Tryin' to make the most of this,
Trying to find a way to enjoy life despite the struggles.
Kinda makes it feel like your heavy.
It can feel like a heavy burden to carry.
Don't it sometimes feel like you got too much to bear.
Doesn't it feel like it's all too much to handle sometimes?
Well let it at the door my friend,
Leave your worries at the door.
Come inside and let's have a good good
Join me and let's enjoy ourselves.
Good good time tonight
Let's have fun tonight.
Try forget it all
Try to forget your troubles for a little while.
'Cause it will still be there tomorrow,
Your problems will still be there tomorrow, so why not enjoy yourself now?
You can be sure, it will still be there for us all.
Everyone has struggles in life that they must face eventually.
That's what I preach, yeah.
That's what I believe in and want to share with others.
You can leave the problems out
You don't have to bring your worries with you.
We come back to teach about
We come back to share what we learned through our struggles.
The fun I like good good time
I enjoy having a good time and want to share that with others.
Nobody be there by my side
I don't need anyone else to have a good time.
Close your eyes, shake it up, shake it up.
Let go of your worries and just have fun.
Baby ya look good tonight
You look great tonight.
Stumble self down, fall down,
Sometimes we make mistakes or have setbacks.
Scrape your knee, rub it good.
Even when we get hurt, we can still recover and keep going.
You wake up with your head feels like,
You wake up feeling sore or worn out from life's struggles.
Someone's beatin' on you.
Life can feel like it's beating you down at times.
End of story
That's just the way it is sometimes.
But overboard, overboard
But let's not dwell on the negative.
Just for this evening
Just for tonight, let's focus on having fun.
Leave it behind, leave it behind,
Leave your worries behind and focus on the present moment.
Let's dance the night away.
Let's have a great time and dance until we're worn out.
Hope ya can if ya will.
I hope you can join me in having a good time if you want to.
Try to leave your tears after all
Try not to cry tonight, just let loose and have fun.
Bring 'em in to show everyone
But if you need to cry, don't be ashamed to show your emotions.
We can get to the bottom of this bottle
We can drink and have a good time.
We could end of this burning toll
We can put an end to the emotional toll that life can take on us.
Roll up now, roll it up another one,
Let's keep the good times rolling and enjoy ourselves.
And another fall through before.
And let's keep enjoying ourselves until the night is over.
It's a good good time tonight
Let's make tonight a great night of fun and enjoyment.
It's a good good time tonight
We can have a great time and make lasting memories.
It's a good good time tonight
Let's make the most of tonight and enjoy every moment.
It's a good good time tonight
Tonight is the night to have fun, let's make it a good one.
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Shane O
One of the most if not the most underrated Dave song of all time. I love this song. I get lost in it. The picture perfect song to get lost in on a hot summer day with friends.
Katy Harris
I will chase this song forever. SO beautiful, kind, and sweet. Their talent always leave me in awe. 🙏☝
Sunset Art
This song is absolute gold!
Dean Emery
I wish every band could warm up like this.
Knight Michelle K.⚔️
My favorite song of theirs, ever.
Jason Howie
Can't wait to go this summer.. what a good good time it will be and especially in the pit away from the talkers that are there just to socialize. Love this band.. about all I listen to
Tim R
It's a special one...one of so many special ones but yes a song you hear once every 5 years or so
Todd Goldstein
This song kills me ever time
Boo Diddly
This was quite a surprise last year! Hope they bust out some more Gems this year!
Emmanuela SanchezNoack
Jeez... that’s a beautiful song!