Stay (Wasting Time)
Dave Matthews
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We were walking Just the other day It was so hot outside You could fry an egg Remember you were talkin I watched as sweat ran down your face Reached up and caught it at your chin Licked my fingertips Wasting time Let the hours roll by Doing nothing for the fun A little taste of the good life Whether right or wrong, makes us want to stay, stay, stay, for awhile Later on the sun began to fade Then the clouds rolled over our heads, And it began to rain Oh we were dancing mouths open Splashing tongue taste For a moment this good time would never end You and me You and me Just wasting time I was kissing you You were kissing me love From good day into a moonlight Now a night so fine Makes us want to stay stay stay stay for awhile Wasting time I shall miss these things When it all rolls by What a day Want to stay stay stay stay for awhile Hey love Oh just groping you Rolling in the mud Stay a while Come on love Want to stay stay stay stay for awhile
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Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS, STEFAN K. LESSARD, LEROI H. MOORE
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12 facts about this song
Album Origin"Stay (Wasting Time)" is a single from Dave Matthews Band's third studio album, "Before These Crowded Streets".
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Release YearThe song and the album were both released in 1998.
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Chart Success"Stay (Wasting Time)" had successful chart runs on multiple charts. It peaked at No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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InceptionDave Matthews reportedly conceived the initial idea for the song while he was relaxing on a beach in Hawaii.
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Musical ArrangementThe song stands out in the band's discography due to its extensive use of gospel choir backing vocals, contributing to its distinctive sound.
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Collaboration with Other ArtistsThe soulful backing chorus was sung by Tawatha Agee, Cindy Myzell, and Brenda White-King.
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Album Success"Before These Crowded Streets", which includes "Stay (Wasting Time)", was the band's first album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Stay (Wasting Time)" was directed by Sam Erickson and features Dave Matthews dancing while lip-syncing the lyrics.
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CompositionIt’s composed in the key of F major and has a tempo of 100 beats per minute.
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Live Performances"Stay (Wasting Time)" has been a staple in Dave Matthews Band's live performances, often featuring extended jam sessions.
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LyricsThe lyrics are often interpreted as enjoying the present and not worrying about wasting time, a common theme in Dave Matthews' music.
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Award NominationsIn 1999, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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