Dave Matthews Band — Digging A Ditch
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Run to your dreaming
When you're alone
Unplug the tv
Turn off your phone
Get heavy on with digging your ditch
Cause I'm diggin a ditch
Black as coal
Digging a ditch
My soul
Digging a ditch
Where madness gives
Oh digging a ditch
Where silence lives in it
And where all these worries
Weigh down on me will rise
Where all these troubles
That weigh heavy on our hearts
Will die
Will die
Will die
Run to your dreaming when your alone
Turn off the tv
And unplug your phone
Get heavy on with digging your ditch
Cause I'm
Digging a ditch
Where madness gives a bit
Digging a ditch
Where silence lives in it
Digging a ditch
When I'm through
Oh digging this ditch
I dig in for you
Where all these worries
That weigh down on me
Will die
Will die
Will die
Run to your dreaming
When your alone
Turn off the tv
Turn off your phone
Get heavy on with
Digging your ditch
When you're alone
Unplug the tv
Turn off your phone
Get heavy on with digging your ditch
Cause I'm diggin a ditch
Black as coal
Digging a ditch
My soul
Digging a ditch
Where madness gives
Oh digging a ditch
Where silence lives in it
And where all these worries
Weigh down on me will rise
Where all these troubles
That weigh heavy on our hearts
Will die
Will die
Will die
Run to your dreaming when your alone
Turn off the tv
And unplug your phone
Get heavy on with digging your ditch
Cause I'm
Digging a ditch
Where madness gives a bit
Digging a ditch
Where silence lives in it
Digging a ditch
When I'm through
Oh digging this ditch
I dig in for you
Where all these worries
That weigh down on me
Will die
Will die
Will die
Run to your dreaming
When your alone
Turn off the tv
Turn off your phone
Get heavy on with
Digging your ditch
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Tasteful.
I think this might be their best song, But it seems quite unknown: Not a single and only 16k views at Youtube. I would never have heard it if it wasn't for RP.
This is a really lovely song. Initially I was going to give a 7 but the low rating surprised me so I upped to to an 8 to start shifting the average.
I'm not a DMB fan. But I bumped this up one notch to an 8 today.
I always thought of Dave Matthews as a tighter, more disciplined Grateful Dead. This song is a perfect example: just as long as it needs to be.
I really like this song
Love it!
this is a fantastically beautiful song with incredibly poetic lyrics.
You haters are just fucking following an Anti-DMB trend. idiots
When he's through digging that ditch, it would be ok with me if he just crawled in and pulled the dirt in after himself...
Can't stand this guy's whiny voice.
Dave has certainly written some great songs, seems to have a good sense of humor, and I´ve heard he is a regular nice guy. Saw DMB in concert a few times many years ago, and definitely enjoyed it - good energy and lots of groove. FWIW...
Superb song✌️
I love this band and Dave. Great live and wonderful combination of groove and melody
This is a god song but my main problem with this band is that after a while songs get "noisy", becoming an instrumental cacophony akin to a murder of crows in the afternoon, rather than a harmonious unit... and don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed Robert Fripp, Frank Zappa and even Edgar Varese so I'm not against disonance... Anyway, my two cents in case anybody cares
Outstanding 
His voice irritates me. However, he can write a song for sure.
In general I’m not a big DMB fan but this song get all the feels.
This guys loves his own voice way too much.
Hannio wrote:
Or, OR!... hear me out now... it might be possible that we just don't have the same musical likes and dislikes that you do. Preposterous, I know.
Are we talking dislikes or h8? These are two different things.
Or, OR!... hear me out now... it might be possible that we just don't have the same musical likes and dislikes that you do. Preposterous, I know.
Are we talking dislikes or h8? These are two different things.
Theotis wrote:
DMB is all groove. I will not speak for all of their songs but, the ones that I know (and I know many), always return to the original groove. I submit that you may have been tuning out early as is your right, but that your assertion is incorrect.
Ok, one of the few DMB songs (that I have heard) that does not go off on some tangent. I like his music until he goes off exploring. He starts a song, gets his groove going with a verse and a chorus, but then goes off on some experiment. Which is OK...for awhile, until he goes off on another experiment. In the meantime, I sit back waiting for him to come back to the original groove, which was quite good. I sit unsated. A man with no groove...
I know DMB fans say that is the point, but it's something I find annoying. I like many jam bands with long solos and improve, but getting me out of my groove? Not happenin'.
I know DMB fans say that is the point, but it's something I find annoying. I like many jam bands with long solos and improve, but getting me out of my groove? Not happenin'.
DMB is all groove. I will not speak for all of their songs but, the ones that I know (and I know many), always return to the original groove. I submit that you may have been tuning out early as is your right, but that your assertion is incorrect.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
LOL...I thought the same thing, and was going to double my 3 rating and decided to go with the double + 1 to match your 7. Long Live RP and liking songs you didn't before!!
There is a first for everything. This is the first time I have heard a Dave Matthews Band song that I can actually listen to without hitting the PSD button. Fantastic! I gave it a 7 for that reason. Good on you Dave. Take this style and do more like it.
LOL...I thought the same thing, and was going to double my 3 rating and decided to go with the double + 1 to match your 7. Long Live RP and liking songs you didn't before!!
In an interview I heard with the great Gavin Harrison, he says that it's the drummer's job to make keeping time in the band interesting. Carter Beauford is from that school, for sure. He is locked in with Dave's interesting approach to song writing and playing.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
Uh oh. 2002. He may no longer be taking input on this song.
That said, I overcame technical obstacles to find this pages and rate this song highly.
There is a first for everything. This is the first time I have heard a Dave Matthews Band song that I can actually listen to without hitting the PSD button. Fantastic! I gave it a 7 for that reason. Good on you Dave. Take this style and do more like it.
Uh oh. 2002. He may no longer be taking input on this song.
That said, I overcame technical obstacles to find this pages and rate this song highly.
There is a first for everything. This is the first time I have heard a Dave Matthews Band song that I can actually listen to without hitting the PSD button. Fantastic! I gave it a 7 for that reason. Good on you Dave. Take this style and do more like it.
I am not a huge DMB fan, but it does bug me whenever I read comments on any of his songs here on RP. It's equivalent to grade school bullying the way so many listeners feel the need to rush to the comment section whenever they hear a DMB song just to comment on their hate for this man's music. I'm giving this song a 9 for that reason.
Very pretty song, IMHP
Hannio wrote:
Or, OR!... hear me out now... it might be possible that we just don't have the same musical likes and dislikes that you do. Preposterous, I know.
Or, OR! hear me out now... it might be that the OP took exception to the h8, not your likes and dislikes. Obvious, I know.
Or, OR!... hear me out now... it might be possible that we just don't have the same musical likes and dislikes that you do. Preposterous, I know.
Or, OR! hear me out now... it might be that the OP took exception to the h8, not your likes and dislikes. Obvious, I know.
Andy Dwyer likes DMB, so they're alright with me. 😋
Hoosfoos wrote:
Imagine my surprise.
Came in to downvote
Imagine my surprise.
I like songs with saxophones. I always imagine that it's Alf playing.
the Lawrence Welk of jamband music
oldfart48 wrote:
Sooooo what. It's art and some people don't like certain art for various reasons.
the man has been rockin' for a loooong time and ......
Sooooo what. It's art and some people don't like certain art for various reasons.
It's the voice, 1. Just like the rest of his stuff. 
. As a previous poster said, its the only thing on RP that I don't like.
. As a previous poster said, its the only thing on RP that I don't like.Came in to downvote but lo and behold, I already have, and I can't go any lower than sucko barfo.
kcar wrote:
It's like he's trying out scat singing for the first time.
It's more like he has his own singing style, loved by millions, and you're just not into it.
It's like he's trying out scat singing for the first time.
It's more like he has his own singing style, loved by millions, and you're just not into it.
ppopp wrote:
It's like he's trying out scat singing for the first time.
Nice music, but completely ruined by singer's voice.
It's like he's trying out scat singing for the first time.
Nice tune. Nice and mellow.
Hannio wrote:
Now that's just crazy talk.
Or, OR!... hear me out now... it might be possible that we just don't have the same musical likes and dislikes that you do. Preposterous, I know.
Now that's just crazy talk.
molson wrote:
Goofy oddball. . . guilty as charged! "Hater", not so much.
DMB, life is better for us with them in our lives!!!
And for all you goofy oddball DMB haters....
And for all you goofy oddball DMB haters....Goofy oddball. . . guilty as charged! "Hater", not so much.
DMB, life is better for us with them in our lives!!! And for all you goofy oddball DMB haters....
And for all you goofy oddball DMB haters.... oldfart48 wrote:
I cannot speak to be weened too early as that was 65 years ago. However, I can speak to the fact that I do not care for DMB. It does not makes me a Philistine.
seems to me that all the DMB haters are formulaic weened to soon nerd wannabe's. the man has been rockin' for a loooong time and is mostly a jazz man playing rock.his stuff is always good sometimes challenging, never bland or "trendy" just my 3 penny opera......
I cannot speak to be weened too early as that was 65 years ago. However, I can speak to the fact that I do not care for DMB. It does not makes me a Philistine.
nice tune
Love Dave Matthews Band 
Nice music, but completely ruined by singer's voice.
Miss the saxophone player, awesome musician RIP!
oldfart48 wrote:
seems to me that all the DMB haters are formulaic weened to soon nerd wannabe's. the man has been rockin' for a loooong time and is mostly a jazz man playing rock.his stuff is always good sometimes challenging, never bland or "trendy" just my 3 penny opera......
You sooooo know me. Get out of my head!!! oldfart48 wrote:
seems to me that all the DMB haters are formulaic weened to soon nerd wannabe's. the man has been rockin' for a loooong time and is mostly a jazz man playing rock.his stuff is always good sometimes challenging, never bland or "trendy" just my 3 penny opera......
Or, OR!... hear me out now... it might be possible that we just don't have the same musical likes and dislikes that you do. Preposterous, I know.
Don't wake me from my RP dream and make me turn you off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This poseur is insufferable.
oldfart48 wrote:
I just might have to go see the DMB digging a ditch when they hit Vancouver on September 1st. Been a very long time since they have played here.
seems to me that all the DMB haters are formulaic weened to soon nerd wannabe's. the man has been rockin' for a loooong time and is mostly a jazz man playing rock.his stuff is always good sometimes challenging, never bland or "trendy" just my 3 penny opera......
I just might have to go see the DMB digging a ditch when they hit Vancouver on September 1st. Been a very long time since they have played here.
seems to me that all the DMB haters are formulaic weened to soon nerd wannabe's. the man has been rockin' for a loooong time and is mostly a jazz man playing rock.his stuff is always good sometimes challenging, never bland or "trendy" just my 3 penny opera......
Ok, one of the few DMB songs (that I have heard) that does not go off on some tangent. I like his music until he goes off exploring. He starts a song, gets his groove going with a verse and a chorus, but then goes off on some experiment. Which is OK...for awhile, until he goes off on another experiment. In the meantime, I sit back waiting for him to come back to the original groove, which was quite good. I sit unsated. A man with no groove...
I know DMB fans say that is the point, but it's something I find annoying. I like many jam bands with long solos and improve, but getting me out of my groove? Not happenin'.
I know DMB fans say that is the point, but it's something I find annoying. I like many jam bands with long solos and improve, but getting me out of my groove? Not happenin'.
I could have sworn it was Gomez.
ecalvillo wrote:
Agreed. I prefer most of the Lillywhite songs to the official versions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lillywhite_Sessions
Love this song...the Lilly White Sessions version is even better.
Agreed. I prefer most of the Lillywhite songs to the official versions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lillywhite_Sessions
If only he would, and leave his voice in it.
This is fluff...and silly to me.
I don't dislike this nearly as much as most DM songs. A pleasant 7.
Absolutely...
Jefferino wrote:
Jefferino wrote:
Great therapy song:
Where all these troubles
That weigh down on me will rise
Run to your dreaming
When you're alone
Where all these questions
Spinnin' around my head
Will die, will die, will die...
Where all these troubles
That weigh down on me will rise
Run to your dreaming
When you're alone
Where all these questions
Spinnin' around my head
Will die, will die, will die...
Get heavy on with ending this song.
what a nice song!!!! never heard it before!!!
Great therapy song:
Where all these troubles
That weigh down on me will rise
Run to your dreaming
When you're alone
Where all these questions
Spinnin' around my head
Will die, will die, will die...
Where all these troubles
That weigh down on me will rise
Run to your dreaming
When you're alone
Where all these questions
Spinnin' around my head
Will die, will die, will die...
Yeah, good song ! I thought it was new at first
Love this song...the Lilly White Sessions version is even better.
great DMB song!
Unto your dreaming
When you're alone
Unplug the TV
Turn off your phone
Get heavy on with digging your ditch
Unto your dreaming
When you're alone
Unplug the TV
Turn off your phone
Get heavy on with digging your ditch
Just saw him in Toronto on Saturday with my two adult daughters. Played for three hours, peddle to the metal. High energy. A man of few words between songs, though. His set was a bit disappointing, actually. Ignored many of the classics. I know he was promoting the new CD. His encore tended to kill all the excitement, I felt. Also, having seen him for the first time, I noticed how each song was about 12 min. long. Solos from his supporting cast over and over. Amazing show, no doubt. But ... maybe I was hoping for more.
I always want to dislike DMB more than I actually do. The band's got chops — I think that's what keeps winning me over.
Mita wrote:
when more people play music themselves and don't indulge wankers like this
When is the music world going to wake up to the fact that Dave Matthews is overrated?
when more people play music themselves and don't indulge wankers like this
could he please crawl in the ditch and pull the dirt in after him?
self indulgent annoying prat
have mercy
self indulgent annoying prat
have mercy
Mita wrote:
When are some people going to wake up to the fact that to millions of us, Dave Matthews cannot be overrated?
When is the music world going to wake up to the fact that Dave Matthews is overrated?
When are some people going to wake up to the fact that to millions of us, Dave Matthews cannot be overrated?
I normally don't like DM, but this is pretty good.
Digging a ditch....I dig your digging DAVE. Love you.
Just can't get into DMB. Seems a little contrived...
This song, though, now that I've listened to it all the way through is pretty good....
This song, though, now that I've listened to it all the way through is pretty good....
I like the Lillywhite Sessions version, but this is goot too.
Nothing overrated about it. Simply not your cup of tea, which is fine.
Mita wrote:
Mita wrote:
When is the music world going to wake up to the fact that Dave Matthews is overrated?
Mita wrote:
Just like everything else in this world: some people like, some don't, and some do but only when in the right mood.
When is the music world going to wake up to the fact that Dave Matthews is overrated?
Just like everything else in this world: some people like, some don't, and some do but only when in the right mood.
Mita wrote:
bringing consciousness about this world to light is never overrated. love you dave.
When is the music world going to wake up to the fact that Dave Matthews is overrated?
bringing consciousness about this world to light is never overrated. love you dave.
When is the music world going to wake up to the fact that Dave Matthews is overrated?
Maybe only one song I can like by this guy 
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ........
Run to your dreaming
When you're alone
Not what you should be or what you've become
Just get heavy on with digging your ditch
When you're alone
Not what you should be or what you've become
Just get heavy on with digging your ditch
cc_rider wrote:
I couldn't agree more with these sentiments. Being a big DMB fan it has been difficult to attend shows in the past due to the antics of the "fans". However, the knuckle-headed frat-boy jackasses that attended DMB shows in the early aughts have been forced to grow up, get jobs, and become reasonably decent productive citizens. You might find the crowd more palatable and easy to get along with now... and the shows are as good as ever.
Exactly. It's a real shame.
I couldn't agree more with these sentiments. Being a big DMB fan it has been difficult to attend shows in the past due to the antics of the "fans". However, the knuckle-headed frat-boy jackasses that attended DMB shows in the early aughts have been forced to grow up, get jobs, and become reasonably decent productive citizens. You might find the crowd more palatable and easy to get along with now... and the shows are as good as ever.
they should consider playing something live ie(dancing nancies) at redrock.
I agree. . . not bad music, I just missed the boat on them.
brown565 wrote:
brown565 wrote:
DMB is pretty much the only thing I don't care for on RP.
if you didn't catch DMB on last night's Grammy's broadcast...it was very very hot! Lots of layered musical accompaniment...really nice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdW8_o7npE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdW8_o7npE
DMB is pretty much the only thing I don't care for on RP.
I love seeing them live, but there studio stuff just never does it for me
I discovered DMB when I was working in Boston in 1997 and very much enjoyed it then. On returning to Australia I was disappointed not to hear his stuff on Aussie radio.
Yawn.
I am no DMB fan, but this I like.
goldberry wrote:
Just like the Philadelphia Phillies.
Love his music, and I get all of his albums.
Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted.
Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted.
Just like the Philadelphia Phillies.
I try, but I just can't get into Dave. 
feeling a bit ill suddenlyI caught a live recording on Palladia this week (at Piedmont - 2007 I think) and I have to say the drummer has the most infectious smile. Just watching him made me want to be there. Of course I am biased - I saw them at Red Rocks in 95, third row. How could you not like them?
And yes, just because a group gets played on the radio does not negate their talent!!!
And yes, just because a group gets played on the radio does not negate their talent!!!
peter_james_bond wrote:
Yes, it is basically the Lillywhite Sessions, with some different or enhanced arrangements. JTR, a great song that they did live for awhile, and a few others did not end up on Busted Stuff. I'd add that I liked the version of Digging a Ditch better on the Lillywhites. The sax/violin part was more prominent and lilting.
Is this album basically The Lilliywhite Sessions or is that a separate CD?
Yes, it is basically the Lillywhite Sessions, with some different or enhanced arrangements. JTR, a great song that they did live for awhile, and a few others did not end up on Busted Stuff. I'd add that I liked the version of Digging a Ditch better on the Lillywhites. The sax/violin part was more prominent and lilting.
not the best of this album, but he's got such a soothing and melodic voice....
Not really digging his digging. Only the nice sax saves this from a Ho-Hum rating by the Nottingham jury, as yer man's voice is soporific. I wonder if he's a hypnotist in his day job?
Is this album basically The Lilliywhite Sessions or is that a separate CD?
goldberry wrote:
really? I'm not a big fan only because I never really gave him a chance and never saw him.... assaulted? his fans seem nice enough?
Love his music, and I get all of his albums.
Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted.
Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted.
really? I'm not a big fan only because I never really gave him a chance and never saw him.... assaulted? his fans seem nice enough?
I will also give this monotone droning a one and always hit the mute button.
WonderLizard wrote:
A sublime example of the kind of tasteful accents LeRoi Moore effortlessly provided. RIP.
A M E N
Empty your mind of all thoughts.
Let your heart be at peace.
Watch the turmoil of beings,
but contemplate their return.
Each separate being in the universe
returns to the common source.
Returning to the source is serenity.
If you don't realize the source,
you stumble in confusion and sorrow.
When you realize where you come from,
you naturally become tolerant,
disinterested, amused,
kindhearted as a grandmother,
dignified as a king.
Immersed in the wonder of the (INSERT BELIEF HERE) Tao,
you can deal with whatever life brings you,
and when death comes, you are ready.
Let your heart be at peace.
Watch the turmoil of beings,
but contemplate their return.
Each separate being in the universe
returns to the common source.
Returning to the source is serenity.
If you don't realize the source,
you stumble in confusion and sorrow.
When you realize where you come from,
you naturally become tolerant,
disinterested, amused,
kindhearted as a grandmother,
dignified as a king.
Immersed in the wonder of the (INSERT BELIEF HERE) Tao,
you can deal with whatever life brings you,
and when death comes, you are ready.
WonderLizard wrote:
Could not agree more. My appreciation now grows daily, funny/sad/interesting how that happens.
A sublime example of the kind of tasteful accents LeRoi Moore effortlessly provided. RIP.
Could not agree more. My appreciation now grows daily, funny/sad/interesting how that happens.
A sublime example of the kind of tasteful accents LeRoi Moore effortlessly provided. RIP.
keller1 wrote:
Good players —- Carter Beauford is one of the best.
Live, the audience is 75 per cent women, whatever that means.
The problem with this band is a shortage of good songs.
That said, this one isn't bad at all.
6.
Exactly....not enough good songs, but i like this, kind of bluesy
Good players —- Carter Beauford is one of the best.
Live, the audience is 75 per cent women, whatever that means.
The problem with this band is a shortage of good songs.
That said, this one isn't bad at all.
6.
Exactly....not enough good songs, but i like this, kind of bluesy
RIP LeRoi
goldberry wrote:
Love his music, and I get all of his albums.
Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted.
Exactly. It's a real shame. Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted.
More_Cowbell wrote:
Maybe we bury u in the ditch. LOL
Maybe we burry this in the ditch?
Maybe we bury u in the ditch. LOL
sfListener wrote:
don't think so.
Do think so.
don't think so.
Do think so.
Tana wrote:
What in the world are you talking about? If anything, this is the antithesis of cheese IMHO.
Absolutely correct.
What in the world are you talking about? If anything, this is the antithesis of cheese IMHO.
Absolutely correct.
Not this song...but DMB RP has gone total commercial today it seems
RP has gone total commercial today it seemsLove his music, and I get all of his albums.
Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted.
Hate his fans, can't go to shows without fear of being assulted. Not the best song on the album but with an album like that, that doesn't make it a bad song!
Very nice, easy song. Thanks for playing it.
felam wrote:
Come on guys, is it really that bad?
Just listen and enjoy the music.
Good players --- Carter Beauford is one of the best.
Live, the audience is 75 per cent women, whatever that means.
The problem with this band is a shortage of good songs.
That said, this one isn't bad at all.
6.
biggeorge wrote:
Dave Matthews has created and continues to create great music, I am sorry for anyone who ruined his music by overplaying it, or hanging out with people who overplayed it. Many people in college have no idea who they are yet, and when exposed to good music they go a little overboard, e.g. Spreadheads, deadheads, parrotheads, phishheads, etc.
I was fortunate to have parents who exposed me to great music growing up, So when I did get to college I was listening to "good" music and had the good sense not to ruin it by overplaying. I would think this would apply to anyone here (RP)
I still really enjoy Dave's music, even though his fans ruined the first and last DMB show I ever attended: buncha punks. I love Jimmy Buffett too, and I cannot STAND parrotheads either.
Now, Ozomatli, who opened for DMB when I saw him, are not only FABULOUS live, but their fans are great too.
c.
Come on guys, is it really that bad?
Just listen and enjoy the music.
Krow_Pie wrote:
Pure Cheeeeeeeeese in a can.
What in the world are you talking about? If anything, this is the antithesis of cheese IMHO.
paloeguevo wrote:
I bet that if you play a DMB song to the RP crowd without telling them who's playing it the ratings would be way higher... Listen to the music, enjoy and forget about how popular a particular singer and band is.
don't think so.
Ugh...no more
I bet that if you play a DMB song to the RP crowd without telling them who's playing it the ratings would be way higher... Listen to the music, enjoy and forget about how popular a particular singer and band is.
Odyzzeuz wrote:
One hundred percent pure.
Pure Cheeeeeeeeese in a can.
I am not a huge DMB fan, but it does bug me whenever I read comments on any of his songs here on RP. It's equivalent to grade school bullying the way so many listeners feel the need to rush to the comment section whenever they hear a DMB song just to comment on their hate for this man's music. I'm giving this song a 9 for that reason.
I'm not a big DMB fan either, but I think this track is a standout, and I also have it a 9 for that reason.