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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So Right
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Then roll on downtown 'til it's light
Because tomorrow we may die
Oh, but tonight we're dancing in the faint light
Don't you rob yourself of what you're feeling
Don't rob yourself of all that you could be
Roll hard 'til midnight
Roll 'til it's light
Come on now
Stay up and make some memories
Yeah, with us now
Roll the red carpet out with friends
To whom, to love and roll on
Our love is so right
I won't waste a minute here tonight
Our love is so right
And tonight my dance is all about you
To midnight love you,
Roll on and run the red lights
You know the game now is keep it tight
Oh, how I love your pretty rock-roll kisses
Come on and stay with me
Roll on and run the red lights
Come on, this love is so right
Stay up and make some memories
Yeah, with us now
To roll the red carpet out with friends
Oh, to love and roll on now
Our love is so right
I can taste
We're in it here tonight
Our love is so right
And tonight my dance
Is all about you
I'm going crazy
And it's all 'cause of you (it's all 'cause of you)
I'm going under, over you, over you...
This time is so alive
Everybody's tranced, dancing tonight
Oh so beautiful, and so strange
Oh, it was empty until you came...
Our love is so right
Forget the clouds that rain on your light
Our love is so right
I'll not forget how you look right now
Our love is so right
Remember let's just move together
Our love is so right
I swear it would last forever
Our love is so right
Forget the clouds that rain down on you
Our love is so right
The song "So Right" by the Dave Matthews Band is a love song that encourages living in the moment and taking risks. The first verse encourages the listener to not deny themselves the experience of feeling alive in the present moment. The chorus affirms that the love shared between the two people is "so right", and that they should take advantage of the time they have together. The second verse emphasizes the importance of creating memories with loved ones and enjoying the company of friends. The bridge uses the metaphor of "running red lights" to describe the risks people take in relationships, and acknowledges that true love involves vulnerability and trust.
Overall, "So Right" is a song about living in the moment and taking advantage of the time we have to love and be loved. The lyrics encourage the listener to take risks and not let fear hold them back from experiencing true joy and connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll out down to midnight
Let's gradually ease into the night
Then roll on downtown 'til it's light
Let's keep going and experience the night to its fullest
Because tomorrow we may die
We should live in the moment, as we never know what the future holds
Oh, but tonight we're dancing in the faint light
Despite the uncertainty of tomorrow, tonight we're enjoying the dancing and the moment
Don't you rob yourself of what you're feeling
Don't lose out on the emotions that this moment is bringing
Don't rob yourself of all that you could be
Don't hold back your potential and ability to experience this moment
Roll hard 'til midnight
Let's push ourselves to fully experience the night until midnight
Roll 'til it's light
Let's keep going until sunrise, not wasting a minute of this experience
Come on now
Let's enjoy the moment together
Stay up and make some memories
Let's stay awake and create some unforgettable moments
Yeah, with us now
Let's all do this together
Roll the red carpet out with friends
Let's welcome our friends and make this experience even better
To whom, to love and roll on
This event is for love and enjoyment of life
Our love is so right
Our relationship is perfect and appropriate for this moment
I won't waste a minute here tonight
I won't let time go to waste, as tonight is special
And tonight my dance is all about you
I'm focusing on you and taking advantage of the moment to show my love
To midnight love you,
I want to love you until midnight and throughout the night
Roll on and run the red lights
Let's push the limits and enjoy the night to the fullest
You know the game now is keep it tight
We should be careful not to overdo it and keep things under control
Oh, how I love your pretty rock-roll kisses
I greatly appreciate the passion and affection that you show me with your kisses
Come on and stay with me
I want you to stay with me and enjoy this moment together
Stay up and make some memories
Let's persevere and create unforgettable moments
Our love is so right
Our love is perfect and appropriate for this special moment
I can taste
I'm fully immersing myself in this moment with all my senses
We're in it here tonight
We're both fully committed to making the most of tonight
And tonight my dance
I'm taking full advantage of the moment to express my love through my dancing
Is all about you
My focus is entirely on you and our love in this moment
I'm going crazy
I'm losing my mind with excitement and passion
And it's all 'cause of you (it's all 'cause of you)
You and your love are the reason I'm so passionate and excited
I'm going under, over you, over you...
I'm so overwhelmed with love and passion for you that I'm losing track of reality
This time is so alive
This moment is full of energy and vitality
Everybody's tranced, dancing tonight
Everyone is hypnotized and dancing passionately in this moment
Oh so beautiful, and so strange
This moment is both beautiful and unique at the same time
Oh, it was empty until you came...
Before you arrived, this moment was missing something important
Forget the clouds that rain on your light
Don't let the negativity and obstacles of life dull your spirit and energy
I'll not forget how you look right now
I'll always remember this moment and how wonderful you look
Remember let's just move together
Let's stay in sync and continue to enjoy this moment together
I swear it would last forever
I truly believe this moment and our love would last eternally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GLEN BALLARD, DAVID MATTHEWS
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