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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Kit Kat Jam
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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All of this love you have going round,
What will you do when the gold turns to grey?
Have you thought now?
Well, what the hey, give us some.
Cover yourself with the safety of lies,
You'll find it's easier til you face dying.
Come along, all of this longing you will done.
Up and out, goes to your heart,
And you will make yourself higher up, little fool.
And love and go down and pay to go on.
We'll lie on water, and oh,
On the way back I slip on the ceiling.
Caught you just then, hands were in the cookie jar.
How can we share when you sneak up and go?
I've no intention of losing by beard.
How they design and then we go again.
Oh, god, them horses were racing,
And, oh, bring me down.
Could put humpty dumpty together again.
Now the wall won't hold anyone,
I walk in the side.
Wait and reach your lady,
This is the short one,
Short way to lay in.
Oh, let her leave my hand,
I've given up.
Whoa, how is too late now.
Oh, free, just...were you lying?
The lyrics to Dave Matthews Band's song Kit Kat Jam speak to the fleeting nature of life and love. The song begins with a description of a golden girl, whose love is abundant and all-encompassing. However, the lyrics take a more melancholy turn as the singer questions what will happen when the golden girl ages and loses her youth and vitality. The line "What will you do when the gold turns to grey?" speaks to the inevitability of aging and how it can be difficult to accept.
The theme of denial and the avoidance of difficult realities is also explored in the lyrics. The line "Cover yourself with the safety of lies, You'll find it's easier til you face dying" suggests that the golden girl may be using lies and illusions to shield herself from the reality of mortality. The singer urges the golden girl to face the truth and not be afraid to confront the difficult parts of life.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of betrayal and mistrust. The line "Caught you just then, hands were in the cookie jar" suggests that the golden girl may be sneaking around or hiding things from the singer. Despite this, the singer claims that he has "no intention of losing [his] beard", implying that he is not willing to be taken advantage of or manipulated.
Overall, Kit Kat Jam is a complex song that explores themes of love, aging, denial, and mistrust. The lyrics are open to interpretation, as the singer's perspective and emotions are left somewhat ambiguous.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, golden girl, with your hair swinging down.
Addressing someone with long swinging hair and possibly comparing them to a golden girl as a form of admiration.
All of this love you have going round,
Acknowledging the person's loving nature and ability to spread affection.
What will you do when the gold turns to grey?
Asking the person how their outlook will change when their youth and beauty fades.
Have you thought now?
Posing the above question to prompt a response or conversation.
Well, what the hey, give us some.
Suggesting that the person share some of their love or wisdom with others present.
Cover yourself with the safety of lies,
Encouraging the person to protect themselves by using falsehoods or deceit if necessary.
You'll find it's easier til you face dying.
Implying that lying or denying the truth may provide temporary comfort, but will ultimately lead to regret or hardship.
Oh, sweetest smile in a confident,
Describing the person's charming smile and self-assured demeanor.
Come along, all of this longing you will done.
Urging the person to move forward and leave behind their past longings or regrets.
Up and out, goes to your heart,
Suggesting that the person should let their emotions guide them.
And you will make yourself higher up, little fool.
Admonishing the person for their foolishness and implying that seeking glory or success may lead to their downfall.
And love and go down and pay to go on.
Perhaps referring to a cycle of falling in love or going through struggles, and having to pay a price to continue forward.
We'll lie on water, and oh,
Painting a peaceful image of floating on water with someone else.
On the way back I slip on the ceiling.
Creating a nonsensical image or metaphor for losing one's footing or stability.
Caught you just then, hands were in the cookie jar.
Accusing or catching someone in the act of doing something wrong or sneaky.
How can we share when you sneak up and go?
Questioning or criticizing someone for their lack of commitment or loyalty in a partnership or relationship.
I've no intention of losing by beard.
Asserting that one will not risk or give up their dignity or honor.
How they design and then we go again.
Pondering how fate or circumstances can affect or shape our lives.
Oh, god, them horses were racing,
Reacting to the excitement or chaos of a situation such as a horse race.
And, oh, bring me down.
Expressing a desire to feel grounded or calmed down.
Could put humpty dumpty together again.
Referencing the nursery rhyme character and suggesting that something may be beyond fixing or repair.
Now the wall won't hold anyone,
Implying that barriers or protections may not be strong enough to stop something or someone.
I walk in the side.
Perhaps indicating a desire to stay out of the spotlight or avoid attention.
Wait and reach your lady,
Urge to wait patiently and try to connect with someone of interest.
This is the short one,
Indicating that something may be brief or not last long.
Short way to lay in.
Possibly referencing a literal or metaphorical way to relax or take a nap.
Oh, let her leave my hand,
Surrendering one's grasp or influence over something or someone.
I've given up.
Admitting defeat or a loss of hope or motivation.
Whoa, how is too late now.
Realizing that an opportunity or chance has already passed, and it's too late to change the outcome.
Oh, free, just...were you lying?
Asking someone directly if they were dishonest or not telling the truth.
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Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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