Crush

Dave Matthews, Dave Matthews Band

About Crush

"Crush" is a song by the Dave Matthews Band, released as the third single from their album Before These Crowded Streets. As a single, it reached #11 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, #75 on the Billboard Hot 100, #38 on the Top 40 Mainstream, and #20 on the Adult Top 40. As the album version is over eight minutes in length, the song time was cut almost in half for radio airplay. The song was almost omitted from Before These Crowded Streets as the band struggled with it in the studio until bassist Stefan Lessard came up with the opening bass line that set the tone of the song for the rest of the band. The song debuted live on April 18, 1998, ten days before its album release. The song's initial performance lasted around 11 minutes, slightly longer than its album version, and remained in that fashion in performances up to the present day. Currently, "Crush" has been played live by the band over 500 times and remains popular on the band's setlists today. "Crush" is a rock ballad that blends the elements of jazz and blues music. The song is dedicated to Ashley Harper, Dave Matthews' wife, and the lyrics express a man's passion for his lover. 


Year:
2001
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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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Dave Matthews

David John "Dave" Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African-born American singer-songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. He performs mainly with acoustic guitar and favors rhythm rather than solos in his playing. His band Dave Matthews Band sold more tickets than any act from 2000 to 2010.[citation needed] more »

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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.
Song Length
"Crush" has a lengthy runtime of 8:09 minutes, making it one of Dave Matthews Band's longest studio recordings.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
Songwriting Credits
As with all of his band's original music, "Crush" was written by Dave Matthews.
Instrumentation
The 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.
Live Performances
It has been a staple at the band's live shows since its release and has been played over 1,000 times.
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.
Single Release
The song was the third radio single from "Before These Crowded Streets" and was released in February 1999.
Top Hits List
The song was listed as No. 78 on the "Top 200 Tracks of the 90's" list, compiled by Pitchfork Media in August 2010.
Unique Feature
Among 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.
Inspired Music Video
The music video for "Crush" uses time-lapse photography taken around the band's hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia.
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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