Best Dave Matthews Band Songs

I love so many Dave Matthews Band tracks, but whenever I see them live in the UK this is the only one they HAVE to play for my night to be awesome...anything else is a bonus. So many beautiful different versions, several of which make me cry on the switch from the verse to the Outro, particularly when played by Boyd

When I first heard this song in eighth grade, it was very unlike my typical music choice but I was immediately drawn in by the life that teemed within this song. This song is certainly an emotion within itself. It's uplifting and vibrant.

Absolute best song in the history of the world. If there was ever a song that could lift you up after a hard day, this would undoubtedly be that song. It only gets better if you listen to it live at radio city with tim reynolds.

Real fans know its not Crash Into Me. The most beautiful Love song is without a question #41. "Come and See". Also the music the band provides is pure bliss. There are so many other songs better then Crash Into Me and this is the #1 on that list.

It's an outstanding expression of love! I love listening to the awesome and relaxing quality of Dave's music! It's a truly legendary love song that will live on for years to come. A true masterpiece!

This song simply trascends time. It's a classic that reinvents itself every time it plays. I can hear different sounds and textures every time I listen to it. It's unique.

Even though I find myself rediscovering songs in the DMB library from time to time, I always seem to come back to this one.

I have listened to this song over and over and have never tired of it. Not just the best DMB song but one of the best songs of all time.

"Ants Marching" is probably the most played DMB song in concert and it envelopes who they are and what their signature sound is. Great song with an epic dose of Boyd Tinsley on the fiddle.

Great rhythm and make your feet keep juggling over and over.. I can repeat this song all day long.. Cheers!

This is definitely one of my favorites but I think Warehouse should be up here too!

At their concerts. This is the one we all wait for. It's the best.

#41 is amazing, but this one has a slight edge for me. You just can't beat the lyrics! Such a great song about helping each other through this life!

My favorite live song ever. The way they build up slowly, layering on each instrument, until they are flat out jamming, then taking you back down for a bit before building again to the crescendo. Very moving.

The various instruments, the lyrics, the concert aspect. Just EVERYTHING about it! Its perfect! "celebrate we will, because life is short but sweet for certain!

This song is lyrically deep and melodious, but not over indulgent. I can listen to it over and over again, and find something new in it each time.

The more I listen, the more I like it. I have been a Dmb fan since the early 90s and you need to understand how Dave came up with the song. It is pretty amazing. The more you know, the more you will appreciate this song.

Without a doubt the song that really lifts me up, specially the little speeches he does in the beggining of the live versions. Trully memorable.

Liked this song until I saw it live, now I love it! The energy is fantastic live.

Probably the best lyrically captured explanation of love You will ever find. What a deep and grasping song.

Deep emotion, deep lyrics, awesome lyrics, super instrumentals, the best all around. I wish I could vote for multiple DM songs..

Ultimate, absolutely love this song. Always have and always will. Wish it was on every DMB top 10 list.

The first song and the best song I've heard from them!

This song on the red rocks live album makes me a better person. That instrumental in the middle is like the custard in an eclair.

Would you not like to be? Sitting on top of the world with your legs hanging free?

It's just so great! I don't think I would've ever got into Mrs. Jones pants if it wasn't for me faking that this was my favorite song... Like hers was. Thank you lie in our graves!

This song provides a brilliant and unique outlook on the contrasts and imbalances of life with catchy, complex, and effective instrumentation; one of their best

Guys listen to this song, this should be in to 5 at least.

Agree completely with the previous 5 comments!

Love this song. So true!

Just perfect song... The voice and the music everything in it is just awesome...

Remember don't drink the water..

This song has been kissed by God.

How in the world is this not #1? This is one of the few songs that can bring a grown man to tears. It's a perfect synopsis of a difficult relationship.

Halfway through DMB's discography, this is the 1st song that put them on my radar.
I have since become a very big fan. But still, nothing tops this one.

The chorus is haunting... Overall an amazing song. Forever gonna be my favorite DMB tune!

How is the song not higher. My favorite of all time.

Should be higher. Quite similar to Crash

Such a meaningful and thought-provoking song; definitely one of their best

I love the way this songs builds and builds to the peak only to fall off to "Grey" one last time. A wonderful creation, hauntingly emotional. I much prefer the shorter version, sometimes more is not better. It seems to have the perfect tempo for what he wanted to create. Certainly deserving of the high ranking. Better live too.

This song is everything. Such a powerhouse. Especially live.

Underrated to extreme measures.

How does he know? He's brilliant

First song off of the first album, great energy and each instrument stands out, great chorus at the end

This song is so wonderful.

Older, but late DMB fan. Was watching American Idol with my daughter and heard Phillip Phillips do this song. Went online and have been singing it for 2 weeks. A beuatifully haunting & complex song. Deep message. I like Sade and Steven Curtis Chapman too, but this song is addictive if you're deep.

Man this is another one that should be a top 5 choice. The instruments, the vocals and the deep, dark, grasping lyrics. It's everything you could ask for.

One Of my ALL Time favorites! I Love this song! The Lyrics are incredibly deep they seriously pierce your soul!

One of my favorites! Such deep deep lyrics.. That pierce you! I love this song!

Best DMB Song. And Don't You DARE CHALLENGE ME. It is so calming and it feels like I'm floating. It's nice to get away from Dave Matthews Sex songs that were highly rated because of the topic. Nice to here a well done, calming song. I have a theory on what the song means. My dad lived in Charlottesville for 4 years and said that Monkey was derogatory term towards the poorer people of Charlottesville. But they lived a very peaceful and happy life. When Dave Matthews became famous he was the proudest "Monkey" for what he had done, but was wondering if he would rather still be living that peaceful life. The rest of the song is based on the conflict of him wondering if he should've took the band to where it is now. But if the "Monkey" term is wrong than this is an absolute waste of your time. And that means that my dad has been B.S.ing me all these years.

I don't really see anything special to this song. The band even meant for this song to be an intro to satellite. In my opinion, it's probably the worst song on crash, but it's still better than one direction.

Such a shame that a song as amazing as this is this far down the list. Some of DMB's best lyrics and a spectacular instrumental along with it

By far the best song Dave Matthews Band ever put out. They touched on something in this work that few people manage to see in all their lives. It is an altogether enthralling stroke of brilliance, and anyone who doesn't see that needs only to listen again to the lyrics and the gripping climax to the song.

Clearly the best Dave Matthews Band song. So musically coordinated. Lyrically, one of Dave's best. The ending is maybe the best aspect of Dave Matthews Band period.

Surprised this isn't near the top of the list, seeing how it's a staple of all his live shows and one of the most well-received songs on his setlists.

Deep, mystic intro with amazing vocals, it is an all encompassing body of work. Brilliant.

Intricate guitar, a fun sounding violin used only when it should be, a beautiful seprano saxophone to throw in some occasional fills, a funky bass, complex but fitting drums, and to top it all off beautiful lyrics sung perfectly by Dave. It might not be a "jam" song, but it's still a great song that should never be skipped.

Work of art, melodic and lyrical masterpiece!

Amazing song! This song really deserves a spot in the top ten.

One of the must beautiful song I have ever heard.

Favorite song of the bunch!

By far my favorite song by DMB, just amazing to listen to, should be in top ten if not top five.

That is defiantly top five! Come on guys

What would I say?

Some of the old live versions (1992 - 1995) sound completely out of tune and too fast. But in 1996, dave and the gang nailed it in the studio and along with two step, this song just keeps getting better and better live.

In the fire she dances

Bartender is more of a slow burn song, but when it finally busts out into an epic jam, it is easy to lose yourself in this DMB standard. Driving, epic, and poetic, its always been my favorite

Bartender Is one of the deepest, most soulful trax DMB has ever recorded and is one of their absolute best!

Live at radio city with Mr Tim is amazing!

OOoh irresistable, faith promoting and faith doubting. Epic, poetic.

Ahhh American baby brings back so many childhood memories! Whether it be spending the night with my father and him blasting this great tune in his car. Those moments and this song will stay with me forever.

Ending of this song is Rad!

I truly believe "Pig" holds the answer to the meaning of life! It is the most powerful, inspiring, mind opening piece of pure genius ever created. I would love to have the entire lyrics tattooed on my body but where? Laugh out loud nothing beats pig!

I just love Boyd on the violin here. It's such a well put together song. The build in this song is gripping. I hate that Boyd is gone, such a great violinist.

Epic song, great meaning to life lyrics.