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Dave Matthews Band feat. Ewan Dobson Lyrics
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You laid down and gave to me just what I'm seeking
Say love, you drive me to distraction
Oh hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years
Or more if not for this
Our flesh and blood
It ties you and me right up
Oh well, celebrate we will
Because life is short but sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
These things we cannot change
Hey, my love, you came to me like wine comes to this mouth
Grown tired of water all the time
You quench my heart and you quench my mind
Celebrate we will
Because life is short but
Sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
The things we cannot
Celebrate, you and me, climbing two by two, to be sure
These days continue, things we cannot change
Oh, my love I came to you
With best intentions
You laid down and gave to me
Just what I'm seeking
Celebrate we will
Because life is short
But sweet for certain
We're climbing two by two
To be sure these days continue
Things we cannot change
Things we cannot change
In this song, the singer is addressing their lover, expressing their deep love and devotion to them. The singer starts by saying they had the best intentions when they came to their lover, suggesting that they approached the relationship with good intentions and sincerity. The lover reciprocates their love by giving them exactly what they want and need, which drives them to distraction. The singer then asks their lover if they believe their love could last for a thousand years or more, implying that they want their love to be timeless and eternal. However, the singer acknowledges that their physical bodies tie them together, implying that there may be limitations to their love.
The chorus of the song focuses on celebrating life, because it is short but sweet. The singer and their lover climb "two by two" to ensure that these sweet days continue, and they accept the things that they cannot change. Later, the singer compares their lover to wine, suggesting that they are intoxicating and irresistible. The singer feels drained by the monotony of life, but their lover replenishes their heart and mind. The song ends with the singer expressing their love again, repeating the idea that they came to their lover with best intentions and their lover gave them exactly what they were seeking.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, my love, I came to you with best intentions
My love, I approached you with sincere and genuine motives.
You laid down and gave to me just what I'm seeking
You gave me exactly what I was searching for, and I accepted it.
Say love, you drive me to distraction
My love, you bring me great excitement and make it hard to focus.
Oh hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years
My love, do you think we have the potential to last an incredibly long time?
Or more if not for this
We could potentially even last longer if this one thing didn't exist.
Our flesh and blood
Our physical bodies and existence.
It ties you and me right up
It binds us together strongly and completely.
Tie me down
Hold me tightly and keep me close.
Oh well, celebrate we will
Regardless of anything else, we will still rejoice and be happy.
Because life is short but sweet for certain
Life may be brief, but it is undeniably enjoyable and fulfilling.
We're climbing two by two
We are making progress and advancing together.
To be sure these days continue
To ensure that we keep experiencing these happy times.
These things we cannot change
There are certain things that we cannot alter or control.
Hey, my love, you came to me like wine comes to this mouth
My love, you came to me in a way that was incredibly satisfying and enjoyable.
Grown tired of water all the time
Tired of the mundane and ordinary.
You quench my heart and you quench my mind
You satisfy and fulfill me in both heart and soul.
Celebrate we will
We will still celebrate and be happy.
Things we cannot change
There are certain things we simply cannot alter or control.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS
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