The last couple of weeks have been bad. Real bad. Have you ever just felt like you wanted to quit your life? I don't mean like being dead, I mean quitting like you'd quit a nightmare job. You would just pick up and leave, maybe tell someone to suck it on your way out of town, and never think about it again except maybe to laugh about the whole experience because from a thousand miles away it's not so bad. Well, that's how I felt after the last few awful, terrible, ugly weeks in which nothing seemed to go right, everything was a struggle, and my back was against a wall trying to make things work. I wanted to pack my minivan up and go home. I definitely wanted to tell someone to suck it. But mostly, I just wanted to quit this life. Wanted to quit living where I live, wanted to quit being an Army wife and feeling like a single parent, and wanted to quit having to be brave and strong every minute of every day in order to continue doing all of it.
Enter Dave. I have been a Dave Matthews fan for over 10 years now, and never had the chance to go to a concert (I believe him if he thinks he's too cool for Fargo). On Friday, he was in town opening for the Rolling Stones. At the last minute, Tom scored some free tickets and pulled some strings and we were able to go. It was one of the most awesome experiences ever, definitely the best concert I've been to. I'd heard that Dave is a great jam band, and I do have a couple of live cds, but until I saw them play I had no idea how insanely talented they really are. They were amazing. As I sat there, mesmerized by the familiar music and the occasional drift of marijuana, I felt like Dave was speaking to me. When he sang "Don't drink the water" I could tell he too was nervous about being so close to Mexico. When he sang "Lights out you up and die" I wasn't sure exactly what he was talking about but I'm pretty sure I've felt that way too. And "Stay, stay, stay, for awhile" was obvious. I most definitely wanted to stay. For awhile. But I have to say that the song "Two Step" could not have been more perfect in its timing for my current feelings. I will include the lyrics and I think you'll see what I mean. Dave always knows just what to say.
It was a little over an hour of pure relaxation, of complete enjoyment, and a short time where I forgot about everything outside of the Sunbowl Stadium. I just sat there, feeling happy, and enjoying how Dave brings back memories and feelings from some of the best times in my life. I would like to say thanks to the Dave Matthews Band for that hour, and for my wonderful husband for getting me there despite my inherent evil. It was the happiest I've been in quite a while. Also, they mentioned they would be joining the audience for the Stones concert, which we didn't stay for. So, Dave, if you were in fact on your way to Section 6, Row 67, I apologize that I was not there to greet you.
Two Step
Say, my love, I came to you with best intentions You laid down and gave to me just what I'm seeking Love, you drive me to distraction 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 Tie me down
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
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