The band got their name from a suggestion given by a friend, because whenever that friend had dinner at Dave's house he would sit at the kid's table.
Current members
David McWane - Lead vocals, melodica
Ben Basile - Bass
Derek Davis - Drums
Ryan O'Connor - Tenor sax
Alex Stern - Guitar
The Sounds of Allston Village
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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Oooohh
Ahh-a ahh
O-o-ohh (watch out now)
(ohhhhhhhhh!)
(watch out now)
Oooohh
Ahh-a ahh
O-o-ohh (watch out now)
oooohh
Ahh-a ahh
O-o-ohh (3x)
oooohh
Ahh-a ahh
O-o-ohh (watch out now)
oooohh
Ahh-a ahh
O-o-ohh (3x)
man: you wanna tell em?
Woman: no you go ahead and tell 'em guy
Man: ok, I'll be glad to tell em - This is something that we're really excited about, 'cause its somethin' we've waited for, for a long time - it looks like we're finally gonna have...a hit record (applause)
The lyrics to Big D And The Kids Table's song The Sounds of Allston Village, at first glance, may seem nonsensical as it mainly consists of a series of "oooohhs," "ahhhs," and "watch out nows." However, the song begins with a catchy beat that will get you dancing almost immediately. As the song progresses, before the chorus and in between, we hear a man and a woman talking about their excitement about finally having a hit record.
The title of the song reveals that it is most likely an ode to the Allston neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. Allston Village is known for its bohemian atmosphere and a large number of students calling it their home in creative shenanigans. The song itself is an energetic, fun-loving tribute to this vibrant neighborhood. It's the kind of song that encourages you to let go of your inhibitions and dance to the beat of the music. The repeating refrain of "watch out now" adds to the energy and pulsating rhythm of the song.
Overall, The Sounds of Allston Village by Big D And The Kids Table is one of those songs that immediately get your body moving. Even though it consists mainly of gibberish, the energy it brings is infectious, and its simple message is to have fun and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
(watch out now)
Beginning of the song with attention-grabbing vocalizations
Oooohh
Musical interjection
Ahh-a ahh
Musical interjection
O-o-ohh (watch out now)
Musical interjection with attention-grabbing outro
(ohhhhhhhhh!)
Extended musical interjection
man: you wanna tell em?
A man asks a woman if she wants to share something with the audience
Woman: no you go ahead and tell 'em guy
A woman defers to the man to share the exciting news with the audience
Man: ok, I'll be glad to tell em - This is something that we're really excited about, 'cause its somethin' we've waited for, for a long time - it looks like we're finally gonna have...a hit record (applause)
The man shares that the band is thrilled to have finally achieved a hit record after patiently waiting for a long time. The audience responds with applause.
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