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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Water Into Wine
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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If you will bring me wine.
I will treasure your heart my love,
As long as you will treasure mine.
We pretend we live forever,
Till the end of time.
I will bring you water,
Oh we could live forever,
Until the end of time.
Oh you will bring me wine.
The lyrics of Dave Matthews Band's "Water Into Wine" are deeply romantic and metaphorical. The first two lines of the song form a bargaining plea between the singer and his/her lover. Here, water is a simple, basic necessity while wine is a symbol of luxury and enjoyment. The singer is willing to offer the basic necessities of life as long as his/her lover provides the enjoyable ones. The exchange of water for wine is a metaphor for the exchange of love and affection between two people, where each partner brings something different to the relationship.
The line "I will treasure your heart my love, as long as you will treasure mine" suggests a deep, mutual love that the couple shares. This love is not superficial, but instead involves cherishing each other's hearts, or what makes them unique and special. The final line "We pretend we live forever, till the end of time" is a powerful one, as it speaks to the idea of transcending time and living forever. The singer and his/her lover know that they will not live forever, but they still dream of doing so, as they bask in the sweetness of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I will bring you water,
I am committed to fulfilling your basic needs and taking care of you.
If you will bring me wine.
In return, I expect you to provide me with the things that make me happy and feel fulfilled.
I will treasure your heart my love,
I deeply value the emotional and spiritual connection we share as partners and I will protect this bond at all costs.
As long as you will treasure mine.
I expect you to reciprocate my feelings and honor our relationship by cherishing my heart as well.
We pretend we live forever,
As humans, we have a tendency to deny our own mortality and act as if we have all the time in the world.
Till the end of time.
But ultimately, our time on this Earth is limited and we must make the most of every moment we have together.
Oh we could live forever,
Although we know deep down that immortality is impossible, we may still cling to hope and wish for endless life with our loved ones.
Oh you will bring me wine.
By fulfilling my desires and making me feel happy, you reinforce the bond we share and show your love and commitment to me.
Contributed by Lincoln N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GREY CAT
Just lovely, the best, never tired of hearing, thank you
KARMA's_Creations Guritz
Wow, what a treasure
I hope you feel very much appreciated ♡ your wirk & skills are wicked awesome. CHEERS 🌬🍻🤙🏼
Derrik Ferguson
Love this song.
murkthejurk19
There was a crazy lightning storm behind the lawn that started during Jane’s song and lasted throughout Water Into Wine. It seems like every year before the tour begins, I get stuck on a song or two. That year, it was STJL and Water Into Wine. That night, the band played them back to back. That, combined with the lightning, made me feel like I was losing my damn mind! Just another example of why I love seeing Dave at Noblesville. It’s a good time, every time.
Danielle Laubach
This song! Thank you for this! 🎶
Tiberius
We were in the pit! A great show!
speedi4got
Thanks again brother for doing the video justice!!!!
Jason Fox
It was an epic evening!
Christelle chris
Merci beaucoup!!!!!! ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍belle vidéo ❤️❤️
Tim R
Look forward to WPB 2 nights...that little treat playing free in Miami just 30min South of me was epic on the sand! We're gonna have a good good time this summer!
edit: did you attend and get footage of that show?