Crush
Tim Reynolds, Dave Matthews
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Crazy how it feels tonight Crazy how you make it all alright love You crush me with the things you do I do for you anything too Sitting, smoking, feeling high In this moment it feels so right Lovely lady I am at your feet God I want you so badly I wonder this Could tomorrow be So wondrous as you there sleeping Let's go drive 'til morning comes Watch the sunrise To fill our souls up Drink some wine 'til we get drunk It's crazy I'm thinking Just knowing that the world is round Here I'm dancing on the ground Am I right side up or upside down Is this real or am I dreaming Lovely lady Let me drink you please I won't spill a drop, I promise you Lying under this spell you cast on me Each moment The more I love you Crush me Come on It's crazy I'm thinking Just knowing that the world is round Here I'm dancing on the ground Am I right side up or upside down Is it real or am I dreaming Lovely lady I will treat you sweetly Adore you I mean You crush me It's times like these When my faith I feel And I know How I love you Come on Lady It's crazy I'm thinking Just as long as you're around And here I'll be dancing on the ground Am I right side up or upside down To each other we'll be facing By love we'll beat back the pain we've found You know I mean to tell you all the things I've been thinking deep inside My friend With each moment the more I love you Crush me Come on Lady So much you have given love That I would give you back Again and again Meaning I'll hold you And please Let me always
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Written by: David John Matthews
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Crush" was released on "Before These Crowded Streets," which is Dave Matthews Band's third studio album, debuting in 1998.
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Song Length"Crush" has a lengthy runtime of 8:09 minutes, making it one of Dave Matthews Band's longest studio recordings.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its length, "Crush" performed well on music charts. It reached No. 11 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart and No. 22 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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Songwriting CreditsAs with all of his band's original music, "Crush" was written by Dave Matthews.
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InstrumentationThe track is mainly characterized by Carter Beauford's intricate drumming, Stefan Lessard's steady bass line, and Matthews' unique guitar style. Another standout feature is the haunting violin played by Boyd Tinsley.
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Live PerformancesIt has been a staple at the band's live shows since its release and has been played over 1,000 times.
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Fan favorite"Crush" became a fan-favorite, noted for its jazzy feel and long instrumental solos, often stretching beyond the 10-minute mark during live performances.
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Single ReleaseThe song was the third radio single from "Before These Crowded Streets" and was released in February 1999.
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Top Hits ListThe song was listed as No. 78 on the "Top 200 Tracks of the 90's" list, compiled by Pitchfork Media in August 2010.
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Unique FeatureAmong fans and critics, "Crush" is noted for its unpredictability, as the live performance of the song often undergo some form of improvisation causing no two performances to be exactly the same.
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Inspired Music VideoThe music video for "Crush" uses time-lapse photography taken around the band's hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Song Theme"Crush" is often interpreted by fans to be about the feelings of intense attraction and longing experienced during the early stages of a romantic relationship.
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