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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Snow Outside
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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As I shuffle through this broken town
Think of you and you are all around me
Like the sky when the sun's going down
I want to tell the whole wide world
And see how love can light your soul
But you are like my secret garden
And I want to be with you alone
Oh, Hold tight
'Cause the road can be a crazy ride
And I know we're going to be alright
'Cause you are here with me
Oh, woman is so right
And even if the oceans divide us
I will be here right by your side
For the rest of our days
Here for the rest of our days
If you are tired I'll bear your burden
If you are dreaming I will not disturb you
Whatever your heart desires love love
I'll clear the way for you
Come winter I will build you a fire
From the bones of who I used to be
Before you came and washed the weary away
Before you came here for me
So right every day and every night
By the fire with the snow outside
And the two of us
Oh child hold tight
If it gets to be a crazy ride
I'll be here right by your side
For the rest of our days
Oh, for the rest of our days
So right
Holding on to this crazy ride
Hold on we'll be alright
Me and you and you and me
Here you come you bring me real love
From the ground beneath to the stars above
I was growing down now I'm growing up
With you in my blood
Yeah this is real love
Shining down like the stars above
Arms out and I am growing up
With you in my blood
Oh you know that its alright
Feels bigger than the whole world wide
You know come the morning light
Oh I know that I am yours
That I am yours
That I am yours
The song ‘Snow Outside’ by the Dave Matthews Band is about the singer’s deep love for someone he refers to as his ‘secret garden’. Through metaphorical language and vivid imagery, the singer compares his love to the beauty of a garden, and the rest of the world to a broken town. He wants to share his love with the whole world, but he also values the intimacy he has with his loved one. He promises to always be there for her, to support her and to protect her. He talks about building a fire for her in the winter, and growing with her into a better person.
The song is a beautiful love letter to someone special, and it conveys the message that true love can make the world a better place. The chorus talks about how the road can be a crazy ride, but as long as his loved one is with him, everything will be all right. He promises to be there for her, now and forever. The song has a mellow, soothing melody, which goes perfectly with the peaceful imagery of a snowy landscape and a warm fire. It’s a song that brings comfort and hope, like a warm embrace on a cold winter night.
Line by Line Meaning
You are like a secret garden
You are a special and intimate place within me
As I shuffle through this broken town
As I wander through a place where things are falling apart
Think of you and you are all around me
When I think of you, your presence feels ubiquitous
Like the sky when the sun's going down
You fill me with beauty and warmth, as the sun fills the sky at sundown
I want to tell the whole wide world
I want everyone to know about our love
And see how love can light your soul
I want to show people how love can lift and inspire them
But you are like my secret garden
But our love is too special to share with everyone
And I want to be with you alone
I want our love to be just for us
Oh, Hold tight
Stay strong and don't let go
'Cause the road can be a crazy ride
Because life can be unpredictable and chaotic
And I know we're going to be alright
But I am confident that we will make it through together
'Cause you are here with me
Because your love is with me
Oh, woman is so right
Your love is exactly what I need
And even if the oceans divide us
Even if we are far apart
I will be here right by your side
I will be there for you no matter what
For the rest of our days
For the entirety of our lives together
If you are tired I'll bear your burden
I'll help you carry your troubles when you're weary
If you are dreaming I will not disturb you
I won't interrupt your reveries
Whatever your heart desires love love
Whatever you want, my love
I'll clear the way for you
I'll remove obstacles for you
Come winter I will build you a fire
I'll make you warm during harsh times
From the bones of who I used to be
From my past, my struggles and my growth
Before you came and washed the weary away
Before you came and lifted my burdens
Before you came here for me
Before you were with me
So right every day and every night
Everything feels perfect with you
By the fire with the snow outside
Together in the warmth of our love while the world outside is cold and frozen
And the two of us
Just you and me
Oh child hold tight
Stay strong and don't let go of me
If it gets to be a crazy ride
If life becomes too chaotic
I'll be here right by your side
I'll always be with you
For the rest of our days
Forever
Holding on to this crazy ride
Holding on to the unpredictability of life
Me and you and you and me
Just us together
Here you come you bring me real love
Your love feels genuine and true
From the ground beneath to the stars above
Your love fills my entire world
I was growing down now I'm growing up
You've helped me become a better person
With you in my blood
With your love flowing through me
Yeah this is real love
Our love is genuine and true
Shining down like the stars above
Our love feels like a bright and beautiful light
Arms out and I am growing up
I'm becoming stronger and more mature
With you in my blood
With your love always with me
Oh you know that its alright
Everything is going to be okay
Feels bigger than the whole world wide
Our love is larger than anything else in the world
You know come the morning light
You'll be with me in the morning
Oh I know that I am yours
I know that I belong to you
That I am yours
I am yours completely
That I am yours
That I belong to you completely
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joeguitars
One of the most underrated dmb performances ever.....
TC Guitarify
Perfect performance! That's why I love the DMB. Masters of their art.
Matt Kline
Was fortunate enough to have been at this show. What a treat!!!
Nicolás Lope de Barrios
Such an incredible version... I LOVE the Summer Tour Warm up series
Leigh Anne Reynolds
It is SO hard to pick a favorite DMB song but this one......OMG this one. ♥ My whole heart loves this one the mostest =)
Jmanrocks78
Google " light lift me up" dmb. Hidden gem
J B
It's so pretty!
Jaclyn Uelmen
2014 was one of my favorite tours with last year's being right up there, too! Cannot wait to see what the summer brings!
The Danosaur
one of my favorite songs from dave in the last 10 years
gwenmud16
That banjo solo took me places. <3 Amazing.