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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Pantala Intro
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Put your troubles down
No need to bear the weight of your worries
Just let them all fall away.
The lyrics to Dave Matthews Band's song Pantala Intro encourage listeners to let go of their worries and relax. The song creates a calming ambiance that allows individuals to free themselves from the stresses of life. The opening line, "come and relax now," establishes a welcoming tone, inviting the audience to take a moment and unwind from the tribulations that weigh them down. The following line, "put your troubles down," reinforces the idea that it is okay to let go of worries and anxieties. The final two lines, "no need to bear the weight of your worries, just let them all fall away," reinforce the importance of taking a break from the stresses of life.
The song's message is relevant in today's fast-paced world, where people are often overworked, overtired, and stressed out. The composition of the song incorporates a melodic opening with a simple rhythm that extends the feeling of rest and relaxation. As the song progresses, the pace picks up, urging listeners to get up, let loose and dance, thus adding an emotional and physical resonance of release.
Line by Line Meaning
Come and relax now
Take a deep breath, and allow yourself a moment of peace and serenity. It's time to unwind from the stresses of life.
Put your troubles down
Take off the burdens that you have been carrying on your shoulders, and detach from anything that may have been causing you distress.
No need to bear the weight of your worries
Don't carry the heaviness of your worries with you; let them go and experience freedom from them.
Just let them all fall away.
Allow your worries to simply slip away from your mind and spirit, and focus on the present moment with a clear mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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