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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Lover Lay
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Slip into my lover's hands
Kiss me won't you kiss me now
And sleep I would inside your mouth
Don't be us too shy
For knowing it's no big surprise that
I will wait for you
I will wait for no one but you
Oh please lover lay down
Spend this time with me
Together share this smile
Lover lay down
Spend this time with me
Walk with me, walk with you
Hold my hand your hands
So much we have dreamed
And you were so much younger
Hard to explain that we are stronger
A million reasons life to deny
Let's toss them away
See you and me we
Lay down look see
She and he
By my lover's side
Together share this smile
Each other's tears to cry
Together share this smile
Lover lay down
Oh please oh please
Oh please lover lay down
Oh please lover lay down
And you weep
Lover lay down
Cause it's over
Lover lay down
Say love, say love, say love, say love, say love
Should I love you
Could you love me
Darling it's all the same
'Til we dance away
Chasing me all around
Leading me all around
Leading me all around in circles
Say...
The lyrics of "Lover Lay Down" by Dave Matthews Band convey a beautiful romance that is intensified by the music's sweet rhythm. The song is about two lovers who can't get enough of each other, and Dave's voice lulls the listener into an intense feeling of wanting to be wrapped up in the warmth of their partner. The opening line, "Spring sweet rhythm dance in my head," sets the mood and captures the essence of this romance. The rhythm signifies the newness of the love affair and the sweet feelings that are bubbling up inside the singer's heart.
The second line, "Slip into my lover's hands," shows that the singer is deeply in love and has no qualms about vulnerability at the hands of his lover. The kisses and embraces from his lover are everything to him, as he says, "Kiss me won't you kiss me now, And sleep I would inside your mouth." The singer tells his lover not to be shy about their feelings as he knows they are fated to be with each other. He sings, "For knowing it's no big surprise that I will wait for you, I will wait for no one but you."
The chorus plea, "Oh please lover lay down, spend this time with me," is a call for his lover to stay with him, to share their smile and be with him in the present moment. The chorus emphasizes the intimacy and connection that the singer and his lover share. The final lines, "Say...Should I love you, Could you love me, Darling it's all the same, 'till we dance away," convey the uncertainty they both may have felt at the beginning of the relationship. But now, as they dance in a circle, they know that their love is strong and they are meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Spring sweet rhythm dance in my head
The joyful rhythm of spring is stuck in my mind.
Slip into my lover's hands
I want to be held by my significant other.
Kiss me won't you kiss me now
Please give me a passionate kiss.
And sleep I would inside your mouth
I want to be close to you and feel safe.
Don't be us too shy
Let's not be hesitant with each other.
For knowing it's no big surprise that
We both know that our feelings for each other are no secret.
I will wait for you
I'll be patient for as long as it takes.
I will wait for no one but you
My heart only belongs to you.
Oh please lover lay down
Please come and be with me.
Spend this time with me
Let's spend quality time together.
Together share this smile
Let's enjoy our time together and be happy.
Walk with me, walk with you
Let's journey through life together.
Hold my hand your hands
Let's hold hands and be close.
So much we have dreamed
We have so many aspirations.
And you were so much younger
We've been through a lot together and grown closer.
Hard to explain that we are stronger
It's difficult to articulate how much we've overcome and how much our bond has strengthened.
A million reasons life to deny
There are countless reasons to give up on life and love.
Let's toss them away
Let's forget about all those negative reasons and focus on us.
See you and me we, Lay down look see
Let's take a moment to appreciate each other and our connection.
She and he, By my lover's side
We'll always be together no matter what.
Each other's tears to cry
We'll face the tough times in life together and support each other.
Lover lay down
Please come and be with me.
And you weep
Let your emotions out and cry.
Cause it's over
Let go of any past hurt and have a fresh start.
Say love, say love, say love, say love, say love
Speaking about how we feel about each other is important.
Should I love you
Is loving you the right choice?
Could you love me
Do you have feelings for me too?
Darling it's all the same
It doesn't matter who loves who, as long as we love each other.
'Til we dance away
Until we face life's challenges together and come out stronger.
Chasing me all around
You're always on my mind.
Leading me all around
You've shown me the way and guided me through life.
Leading me all around in circles
Our journey together may be full of twists and turns, but we'll make it through.
Say...
Let's keep talking and communicating with each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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@scaletipping4715
I was 12 when Under the Table and Dreaming came out... Summer camp. First girlfriend. Ridiculous nostalgia... they were a big part of the soundtrack to my adolescents. Never got to see them live. Thanks YouTube world.
@GradysMom
I've been a DMB fan since high school in the 90's. This song has grown on me so much the past few years. It's just such a beautiful song. Thank you Dave for so many decades of amazing music ♥️♥️♥️
@dc.coutinho
My favorite Dmb song! So soft and romantic, simply perfect
@myloves2113
My future husband sent me this from far away in the Army Service in miles nd miles away..
@monkeynumbernine
So sweet ❤️
My husband doesn't like dmb, so I can't go.
(He's been insisting that it's unsafe) I could see a better local show at a bar, according to him.
🙄
One of many serious differences.
@bradely3330
@@monkeynumbernine so doesn't my dad
He Makes fun of him
@size15shoe
Whoever Is playing the rhythm guitar is legit smooth!
@jaclynminor2323
Best version yet
@elizabethparsons6272
Such an amazingly beautiful song. Reminds me to be grateful for all of the beautiful times that lie ahead for my love and I.
@wayfarerwayfarer7749
Beardless Dave in 2021 looks so young.