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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Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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When I'm tired
You remind me
To keep on trying
There'll be dark, dark days
More are coming
Just as sure as this
It don't matter
Come tomorrow
Together we must face
What lies ahead
When you're weary
When you're tired
Please remember
To keep on going
The lyrics of "I" by Dave Matthews Band talk about finding strength in companionship during times of difficulty. The repeated lines of "When I'm weary, when I'm tired, you remind me to keep on trying" and "when you're weary, when you're tired, please remember to keep on going" speak to the importance of support from others. The song acknowledges that life can be tough, and there are "dark, dark days" ahead, but the singer finds comfort in the fact that no matter what comes, they will face it together "as sure as this sweet earth beneath my feet."
The lyrics also touch on the theme of perseverance. Despite the challenges ahead, the singer encourages themselves and their companion to keep striving forward. The last line, "please remember to keep on going," highlights the importance of not giving up.
Overall, the song is about finding hope and encouragement in the presence of a loved one during trying times. It serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles, and that with support and determination, we can overcome even the toughest obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm weary
During times of exhaustion and fatigue
When I'm tired
During times of low energy and strength
You remind me
You inspire and motivate me
To keep on trying
To persevere and continue putting in effort
There'll be dark, dark days
There will be difficult times ahead
More are coming
Additional challenges will arise
Just as sure as this
Just as certain as the ground beneath my feet
Sweet earth beneath my feet
The solid ground beneath me that provides stability and support
It don't matter
No matter what happens
Come tomorrow
In the future
Together we must face
We must confront and deal with
What lies ahead
The challenges and obstacles that are yet to come
When you're weary
When you feel drained and fatigued
When you're tired
When you have low energy levels
Please remember
I implore you to keep in mind
To keep on going
To persist and continue moving forward
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dave Matthews, Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin, Buddy Strong
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You've got your ball
You've got your chain
Tied to me tight, tie me up again
Who's got their claws
In you my friend
Into your heart I'll beat again
Sweet like candy to my soul
Sweet you rock
And sweet you roll
Lost for you I'm so lost for you
You come crash, into me
And I come into you
And I come into you
In a boys dream
In a boys dream
Touch your lips just so I know
In your eyes, love, it glows so
I'm bare boned and crazy for you
When you come crash
Into me, baby
And I come into you
In a boys dream
In a boys dream
If I've gone overboard
Then I'm begging you
To forgive me
In my haste
When I'm holding you so girl
Close to me
Oh and you come crash
Into me, baby
And I come into you
Hike up your skirt a little more
And show the world to me
Hike up your skirt a little more
And show your world to me
In a boys dream
In a boys dream
Oh I watch you there
Through the window
And I stare at you
You wear nothing but you
Wear it so well
Tied up and twisted
The way I'd like to be
For you, for me, come crash
Into me baby
Come crash into me, yeah, yeah
Crash into me
Crash into me
Crash into me
Woah, woah
I'm the king of the castle
And you're the dirty rascal
Crash into me
Just crash away baby
The more, the less I see
The wave coming crash into me
I see the wave coming crash into me
Crash into me (Oh, oh, oh)
Da, da, dum, dum, hey
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: David John Matthews
Crash Into Me lyrics © Colden Grey Ltd., Colden Grey Ltd
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@damienbrown8418
May every soul that reads this be blessed with happiness and euphoric vibes from the 90s. What a powerful song. Wishing you all the love and light
@FleetwoodCaddy59
Thank you!!! I hope you are well wherever you are 🍀My L🫀VE to you
@erinwilson8478
Love, peace, and light to you also 💝
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@Keyser___Soze
Same to you! I wish everyone amazing health, happiness, love and luck 🍀
@ryanshotwell5580
A timeless masterpiece written in an era that we will never be able to go back to, except through these songs.
@Lovemygoldenful
Well said. Totally agree
@louie1086
Aye…
@afmccabe
Word. 🤘💜💜💜❤️
@Talaskavlogs
Wish we could go back just to visit now and again.