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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Stolen Away On 55th %26 3rd
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Seem like forever between now and then
You look the same
I mean you look different but you haven't changed
Funny to think how the time gets away
Funny how you take me right back again
Stole me away
What should I say?
I saw you laughin' and I was afraid that I'd get in the way
I did not think I would see you again
So how have you been?
Do you remember, lose everything
Funny I think how the time gets away
Funny how you take me right back again
Stole me away
First time I saw you, you did me that way
What should I say?
Saw you there dancin' but I was afraid I might get in the way
I did not think I would see you again
Funny to think how the time gets away
Funny how you take me right back again
Funny the feeling (we're falling for this)
Stole me away
First time I saw you, you did me that way
What should I say?
I saw you there dancin', well I was afraid I might get in the way
Never thought I would see you again
How have you been?
(Been) watchin' the years as they trickle away
It's everything, how time gets away
Funny how you take me right back again
Steal me away
It's like the first time I saw you, you do me that way
What should I say?
See you here standin', and I am afraid I might get in the way
I never thought I would see you again
How have you been?
Do you remember I mean everything?
You steal me away
Like the first time I saw you, you do me that way
What can I say?
That's you here standin', well I am afraid I might get in your way.
"Stolen Away On 55th & 3rd" is a song about a chance encounter with an old flame. The singer of the song sees someone from their past, and while they look different, they haven't changed. The lyrics describe a feeling of time slipping away and the passage of the years. The singer is both excited to see this person again and a little apprehensive, afraid that they may get in the way or that the other person may not reciprocate their feelings. The refrain of "stole me away" speaks to the electric attraction and chemistry between the two people, something that has not faded over time.
The song is a poignant reflection on the ways that time shapes and reshapes our relationships, as well as the cyclical nature of life. The singer is both caught up in the moment and deeply aware of the fact that this encounter may be fleeting. The repetition of the lines "funny to think how time gets away" and "never thought I would see you again" underscores this sense of both wonder and disbelief. Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with a sense of both nostalgia and anticipation, wondering what might be next for these two characters.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello again
Starting a conversation after a long time
Seem like forever between now and then
Time has passed since the last meeting
You look the same
Physical appearance hasn't changed
I mean you look different but you haven't changed
Although looking different, not different as a person
Funny to think how the time gets away
Remark on the passage of time
Funny how you take me right back again
Able to connect like before
Stole me away
Attracted attention away from others
First time I saw you, you did me that way
The same attractive behavior displayed upon first meeting
What should I say?
Unsure of what to say
I saw you laughin' and I was afraid that I'd get in the way
Fearful of approaching when already engaged in conversation
I did not think I would see you again
Surprised at this encounter
So how have you been?
Asking about recent life events
Do you remember, lose everything
Asking if they remember a previous situation
Saw you there dancin' but I was afraid I might get in the way
Fearful of joining in while dancing
Funny I think how the time gets away
Commenting on the rapid passage of time
Funny the feeling (we're falling for this)
Amusing feeling of reconnecting
Never thought I would see you again
Surprised at this encounter
Been) watchin' the years as they trickle away
Awareness of the passage of time
It's everything, how time gets away
Reflecting on how time changes everything
Steal me away
Being drawn towards someone
It's like the first time I saw you, you do me that way
The same feeling as when first meeting
See you here standin', and I am afraid I might get in the way
Fearful of approaching while standing
Do you remember I mean everything?
Asking if they remember a past experience with significant meaning
What can I say?
Unsure of what to say or do
Contributed by Charlotte L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.