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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Recently
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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All of content and dreaming I have been
Cause I've been lately seeing
Quite a bit of this woman live on my street
People stare and we just ignore everything
People stare and we just ignore them
And they go away, go away
She comes to me
I watch her drink
I watch her comb her hair
Both say that we never before have
Felt as recently
People stare and we just ignore
What's the use in hiding out
She says all the time
Let their eyes do the worrying about
She and me go to place quiet
Where we are quite alone
Kiss and we hold together
We will be until we're done
People stare and we just ignore
What's the use in hiding out
She says all the time
Let their eyes do the worrying about
Walk and talk, we both do quite well
And kissing all the time, kissing all the time
And I'm looking forward to much more
Both say that we never before
Never before have we felt so recently
People stare and we just ignore everything
People stare and we just ignore them
And they go away, go away
"Recently" by Dave Matthews Band is a love song that describes the relationship between the singer and his neighbor, who he has been seeing quite a bit of recently. Despite the disapproving stares from their neighbors, the couple is content and in love. The singer watches her as she drinks and combs her hair, and they go to a quiet place where they are alone, kissing and holding each other. The couple is not concerned about what others think and choose to ignore the disapproving looks they receive.
The lyrics of this song convey the idea of living in the moment and letting go of external opinions or judgments. The singer and his partner are fully immersed in their relationship and not concerned with others. They ignore the stares and judgments of others, allowing them to enjoy each other's company and love.
Overall, "Recently" is a beautiful expression of love and bliss that can be found in the present moment, even if those around you do not approve.
Line by Line Meaning
Recently I've been
I have been feeling content and dreamy lately
All of content and dreaming I have been
I have been feeling very happy and fulfilled lately
Cause I've been lately seeing
Because I have been seeing someone
Quite a bit of this woman live on my street
I have been seeing a woman who lives on my street quite often
People stare and we just ignore everything
People stare at us, but we ignore them completely
People stare and we just ignore them
People stare at us, but we ignore them completely
And they go away, go away
Eventually, the people who stare at us go away and leave us alone
She comes to me
She comes over to my place
I watch her drink
I watch her as she drinks something
I watch her comb her hair
I watch her as she combs her hair
Both say that we never before have
We both admit that we have not felt this way before
Felt as recently
Felt this recent happiness and fulfillment
What's the use in hiding out
There is no point in avoiding other people's gaze
She says all the time
She repeatedly tells me
Let their eyes do the worrying about
Let other people worry about what they see
She and me go to place quiet
We go to a peaceful place
Where we are quite alone
Where we have complete privacy
Kiss and we hold together
We kiss and hold each other
We will be until we're done
We will continue to be together until we are finished
Walk and talk, we both do quite well
We enjoy walking and talking together
And kissing all the time, kissing all the time
We kiss each other frequently
And I'm looking forward to much more
I am excited to spend even more time with this woman
Never before have we felt so recently
We have never felt this newly discovered happiness before
People stare and we just ignore everything
People stare at us, but we ignore them completely
People stare and we just ignore them
People stare at us, but we ignore them completely
And they go away, go away
Eventually, the people who stare at us go away and leave us alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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@ABachelorsLife
This band has been entertaining people since the 1990s. They never stop! Love it! Keep on keepin on
@anthonyramirez8018
Zz
@Capt.Merica
It should be obvious to EVERYONE with a brain, we have a faction controlling EVERYTHING at the top, using frequencies to control humanity. They've taken happy, and uplifting music off the radio, and replaced it with sad, angry, and depressed vibrations. The People of Earth NEED to stand up and take the World back from this evil trans-national criminal cabal.
@adamhicks24
Holy shit. They are so tight here. You can just tell everything is so freaking in sync and smooth. Flawless jam transition back into the verse... lol and they're all laughing with pure joy bc they know how amazing it sounds. Love these guys. Forever legends to me
@josecolunga2803
I was there all four nights! The band added this show last minute and donated this nights proceeds to hurricane katrina victims who were displaced.
@ash80510
Same. All four. Great weekend
@celestem.stephens4189
That bass is out of this world! Can’t get enough of hearing him.
@nancyferranti7690
Oh My Gosh...Live at RED ROCK.....best place ever!!!!!!
@christopherseymour5210
Carter Beauford on the drums! groove king.
@ryanbarker6562
The funkiest song ever heard!!