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 Bรฉla Fleck and the Flecktones.
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So Much to Say
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Eh
Uh, ooh, eeh, ohh
I say my hell is the closet And I'm stuck inside
Can't see the light
And my heaven is a nice house in the sky
Got central heating and I'm alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can't see the light
Keep it locked up inside
Don't talk about it
Talk about the weather
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can't see the light
Open up my head and let me out, a little baby
Here we have been standing for a long, long time
Treading trodden trails for a long, long time
I say my hell is the closet I'm stuck inside
Can't see the light
And my heaven is a nice house in the sky
Got central heating and I'm alright
Here we have been standing for a long, long time
Treading trodden trails for a long, long time, time, time, time, time, time, time
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
Sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
I see you young and soft, oh little baby
Little feet, little hands, little feet, little feet, a little baby
One year of cryin' and the words creep up inside
Creep into your mind, yeah
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
'Cause here we have been standing for a long, long time
Treading trodden trails for a long, long time, time, time, time, time, time, time
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
Sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
Open up my head and let me out
Little baby
The lyrics of Dave Matthews Band's "So Much To Say" contain a deep and introspective message about the conflicting emotions within oneself. The opening lines of the song talk about the singer feeling trapped inside his own mind, referring to his "hell" as the closet, and he cannot see the light. This suggests that he is going through a tough time and cannot see his way out. However, he finds solace in his imagination, which he describes as a "nice house in the sky," complete with central heating that makes him feel okay.
Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly talks about standing in one place for a long time, treading "trodden trails." While this metaphor can be interpreted in several ways, it suggests that the singer feels stuck in his life, unable to move forward, and going through the same motions day after day. He finds it hard to open up and speak about what he is going through, and instead, he chooses to talk about the weather, something safe and neutral.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "so much to say," which could suggest that the singer has many thoughts and emotions pent up inside him that he finds difficult to express. He mentions how he finds it challenging at times to be himself and prefers to be someone else. This contradiction highlights the internal struggle that the singer is going through - the battle between who he is and who he wants to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I say my hell is the closet And I'm stuck inside
I feel trapped and confined, like I'm in a dark place that I can't escape from.
Can't see the light
I can't see a way out of my current situation or mindset.
And my heaven is a nice house in the sky. Got central heating and I'm alright
My idea of paradise is being in a luxurious and comfortable place, where all my needs are taken care of.
Keep it locked up inside. Don't talk about it. Talk about the weather
I hide my true feelings and thoughts, instead opting for small talk and casual conversation.
Open up my head and let me out, a little baby
I want to release and express myself, like a newborn child experiencing the world for the first time.
Treading trodden trails for a long, long time
I've been following the same old routine, repeating the same patterns and habits for years.
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself. Sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
I struggle with being authentic and true to myself, sometimes thinking it would be easier to be someone else entirely.
Little feet, little hands, little feet, little feet, a little baby
I see the innocence and newness of life through the image of a baby.
One year of cryin' and the words creep up inside. Creep into your mind, yeah
Bottling up emotions can lead to them manifesting in unexpected ways, like the words I want to say getting jumbled and unclear in my head.
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
There's a lot on my mind that I want to express and share with others, but I feel silenced or unable to.
Open up my head and let me out
I want to be able to freely express myself and not feel limited or trapped in my own thoughts.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS, BOYD C TINSLEY, PETER MICHAEL GRIESAR
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For people that dont know the lyrics to the song:
I say my hell is the closet, I'm stuck inside
Can't see the light
And my heaven is a nice house in the sky
Got central heating and I'm alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can't see the light
Keep it locked up inside
Don't talk about it
T-t-talk about the weather
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can't see the light
Open up my head and let me out, a-little baby
'Cause here we have been standing for a long, long time
Treading, trotting trails for a long, long time
I say my hell is the closet, I'm stuck inside
Can't see the light
And my heaven is a nice house in the sky
Got central heating and I'm alright
'Cause here we have been standing for a long, long time
Treading, trotting trails for a long, long time
Time, time, time, time, time, time
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
Sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
I see you, young and soft, oh, little baby
Little feet (little hands), a-little feet (little feet), a-little baby
One year of crying and the words creep up inside
Deep into your mind, yeah
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
'Cause here we have been standing for a long, long time
Treading, trotting trails for a long, long time
Time, time, time, time, time, time
I find sometimes it's easy to be myself
Sometimes I find it's better to be somebody else
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
So much to say, so much to say, so much to say, so much to say
Open up my head and let me out, little baby
@duane8069
I've been jamming this song since about 96 and still cant get enough
@bridypow1947
The song i sing in my head THE MOST ๐
@durden2480
I heard this day one at 16 years old
@WARVANE
This is the cleanest sounding band I have ever heard, ย the production is top notch.If you have a good stereo, car or home they sound awesome.๏ปฟ
@phuturephunk
+WARVANE Very true.
@SXI96
+WARVANE Crash, Under the Table, and Before these crowded Streets have the best production thanks to Steve Lillywhite, he is a great producer
@samus1421
he sounds just as clean live. Dave is an Alien.
@shanes481
I blame Dave Matthews for being the reason I ended up buying myself a real nice home stereo system. Heard it playing on a system at an electronic store and was amazed.
@suzannestachniewicz6591
@phuturephunk s
@angieangie9293
This was the kind of music everyone at my high school in the 90's listen too.... never got it.. until now... and I now can relate to soo much of the lyrics on all the bands albums... ahh the 90's.. great members!