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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Stay
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Just the other day
It was so hot outside
You could fry an egg
Remember you were talking
I watched as sweat ran down your face
Reached up and caught it at your chin
Licked my fingertip
Let the hours roll by
Doing nothing for the fun
Little taste of the good life
Whether right or wrong
Makes us want to stay, stay, stay
For awhile
Later on the sun began to fade
Then the clouds rolled over our heads
And it began to rain
Oh we were dancing mouths open
Splashing tongue taste
For a moment this good time would never end
You and me
You and me
Just wasting time
I was kissing you
You were kissing me love
From good day into a moonlight
Now a night so fine
Makes us want to stay, stay, stay, stay for awhile
Wasting time
I shall miss these things
When it all rolls by
What a day
Want to stay, stay, stay, stay for awhile
Hey love
Oh just groping you
Rolling in the mud
Stay a while
Come on love
Want to stay, stay, stay, stay for awhile
The song "Stay" by Dave Matthews Band seems to be a simple tune about two people enjoying each other's company on a hot day. However, there are deeper meanings in the lyrics as well. The first and most obvious meaning is the desire to simply enjoy life's simple pleasures. The singer acknowledges that the things they are doing may not be productive or significant, but they still give him a taste of the "good life." This sentiment is reflected in the repeated chorus of "Whether right or wrong, makes us want to stay for a while." This urges the audience to cherish the little moments in life, even if they don't necessarily lead to anything important.
Another interpretation of the song is the concept of temporary happiness. As the song progresses, the weather turns from hot to rainy, which could represent the passing of time and the inevitable end of this moment of joy. This is emphasized in the bridge of the song when the singer says "I shall miss these things when it all rolls by." Here, the idea is that even though the happiness won't last forever, it is still valuable.
Overall, "Stay" is a song that encourages the listener to appreciate the small moments in life and find joy in them, even if they are fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
We were walking
The singer and someone else were taking a walk together.
Just the other day
This happened recently.
It was so hot outside
The weather was very warm.
You could fry an egg
The temperature was so high that an egg could cook on a surface like a sidewalk or car.
Remember you were talking
The other person was speaking at a certain point in time.
I watched as sweat ran down your face
The singer observed the other person's perspiration.
Reached up and caught it at your chin
The singer used their hand to catch the sweat that was running down the other person's face and stopped it from reaching their chin.
Licked my fingertip
The singer licked the sweat from their fingertip that they caught from the other person's face.
Wasting time
The two of them weren't doing anything productive.
Let the hours roll by
They didn't care that time was passing since they were relaxed and having a good time.
Doing nothing for the fun
They weren't accomplishing anything, but were still enjoying themselves.
Little taste of the good life
This mundanely happy moment shows that even small things can make life feel good.
Whether right or wrong
Makes us want to stay, stay, stay
This carefree feeling regardless of consequences motivates them to savor this moment.
For awhile
They want to prolong the moment.
Later on the sun began to fade
The day was ending as the sun started to set.
Then the clouds rolled over our heads
Clouds moved into the sky to cover the sun's light.
And it began to rain
Light rain started to fall.
Oh we were dancing mouths open
Splashing tongue taste
The mood shifted, and the two began to dance and get caught up in the moment, enjoying each other's company.
For a moment this good time would never end
They thought they could stay in this happy moment forever.
You and me
You and me
The singer is emphasizing their connection with the other person.
Just wasting time
Again, they weren't doing anything particularly important.
I was kissing you
You were kissing me love
Things became more romantic as they kissed each other.
From good day into a moonlight
Now a night so fine
What started as a good day continued to be a nice evening under the moon and stars.
Makes us want to stay, stay, stay, stay for awhile
They want to hold on to this moment for even longer.
I shall miss these things
When it all rolls by
The singer knows that good moments don't last forever and they wish it would never end.
What a day
The day was filled with joy and happiness.
Want to stay, stay, stay, stay for awhile
Hey love
Again, they want to extend this happy moment longer.
Oh just groping you
The two of them are physically affectionate with each other.
Rolling in the mud
They're making the most of the moment by doing things they might not normally do.
Stay a while
Come on love
Want to stay, stay, stay, stay for awhile
They're enjoying the moment so much that they don't want it to end and hope to spend more time experiencing it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GAYLE CALDWELL
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