Big D and the Kids Table is a third-wave ska/punk band formed in October 19… Read Full Bio ↴Big D and the Kids Table is a third-wave ska/punk band formed in October 1995 in Allston Village, Boston, Massachusetts signed to Springman Records. Members of Big D ... also run the Boston, Massachusetts area record label, Fork In Hand Records, which has released numerous albums from Big D ... and other local Boston artists. Their music often reflects member's personal lives, especially the financial difficulties that many members have faced in the past. In 1999, they won Boston Music Awards distinction of "Outstanding Ska Band." Big D has put on an annual Halloween Show at the Avalon in Boston, which is decidedly the most anticipated show by both band members and fans. They have been a part of both the Warped Tour and Ska is Dead tour, sharing the stage with some of both Punk and Ska's elite underground bands. Their latest Album "Strictly Rude" has been released as well as an electro mashup album done by Bostons award winning DJ BC Called "strictly mixed and mashed" and upcoming anticipated releases include a DVD "we're built up from nothing".
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

51
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics

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Don't even be like that try not to take it in cause all that you'll hold will break down, whatcha doing, doing to me well I've heard it all before, every day just a little bit better, every day just a little bit more, well I don't mind the things that I've heard today and I don't mind the things I've seen, gonna sit right here on my brand new porch cause this house is good enough for me, {51 51 gardner} it's a nice house I don't need much it's got a welfare little porch, I can sit there all day and still have fun you don't see what's great about it you don't see what holds it up but in the winter time it snows a lot in boston and when it does well I'm in luck, well I'm walking softly knocking softly didn't mean to bother if you need me I'm right down the hall, well you said it was alright,

but it's nothing to write home about well if it's no fun why do it at all across your house in a big red house they're causing trouble making too much noise but the timing wasn't right no the timing wasn't right hit the stop, hit the {chorus} crawling all around those little fuckers try to hide from us so I bomb'em, smash 'em, stomp their eggs, and I gather them all right up well I put 'em in a can set it to flames (yeah that's the stuff) but the landlord's to blame yeah joe's to blame and I'm sure he's had enough, walking softly knocking softly didn't mean to bother if you need me I'm right down the hall well you said it was all right but it's nothing to write home about well if it's no fun why do it at all across your house in a big red house they're causing trouble making too much noise but the timing wasn't right no the timing wasn't right, hit the stop, hit the, don't even be like that try not to take it in â?? cause all that you'll hold will break down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "51" by Big D And The Kids Table tell the story of someone who is content with the simple things in life, like sitting on their porch and enjoying their home. Despite others' criticisms or judgments, the singer remains happy with what they have and tries not to let negativity affect them. When faced with troublemakers or pests, they take care of the situation themselves and don't rely on others to fix it. The repetition of "walking softly knocking softly" throughout the song emphasizes their gentle demeanor and willingness to help if needed.

The line "cause all that you'll hold will break down" can be interpreted as a warning not to place too much value on material possessions or external circumstances, as they are ultimately fleeting and temporary. The song encourages listeners to find happiness within themselves and appreciate the little things in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't even be like that try not to take it in cause all that you'll hold will break down
Don't let negativity consume you because holding onto it will eventually break you down

whatcha doing, doing to me well I've heard it all before
I've heard these same excuses and lies before, so don't try to deceive me

every day just a little bit better, every day just a little bit more
Each day brings incremental improvements and progress

well I don't mind the things that I've heard today and I don't mind the things I've seen
I am unfazed and unbothered by what I have witnessed or heard today

gonna sit right here on my brand new porch cause this house is good enough for me
I am content with what I have and do not need more to be happy

{51 51 gardner} it's a nice house I don't need much it's got a welfare little porch
This small and humble house is all I need to be happy, even if it is a government-aided property

I can sit there all day and still have fun you don't see what's great about it you don't see what holds it up but in the winter time it snows a lot in boston and when it does well I'm in luck
I can find joy in the simple things while others may not appreciate them. Also, the harsh winter weather of Boston provides an opportunity for good luck for me

well I'm walking softly knocking softly didn't mean to bother if you need me I'm right down the hall
I am making an effort to be considerate and not cause any disturbance, offering my availability if needed

but it's nothing to write home about well if it's no fun why do it at all across your house in a big red house they're causing trouble making too much noise but the timing wasn't right no the timing wasn't right hit the stop, hit the
If something is not enjoyable or fulfilling, why continue to do it? Nearby, a disturbance is occurring, but intervening at the wrong time could worsen the situation

crawling all around those little fuckers try to hide from us so I bomb'em, smash 'em, stomp their eggs, and I gather them all right up well I put 'em in a can set it to flames (yeah that's the stuff)
I am taking out my frustrations on pesky insects and destroying their habitat to make myself feel better

but the landlord's to blame yeah joe's to blame and I'm sure he's had enough
It is the landlord's responsibility to handle these pests, but they have failed to do so and now I am taking matters into my own hands

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