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
Check List
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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I took the rules and broke em in two
I must have started life with a checklist
and the first is not giving in like you
you're burned out asking which half is me
you're burned out asking which half is me
it's not a fucking fashion show
you dont have to kiss up
i'm never gonna go that low
you don't have to dress up
it's not a fucking fashion show
you dont have to kiss up
im never gonna go that low
you're burned out asking which half is me
my life's my book it's the story of what i write
my life's mine and no one said you could change what i write
my life...
it's too late to soon
my life...
its to late for you
The lyrics to "Check List" by Big D And The Kids Table reflect the idea of defying societal rules and expectations. The singer suggests that they were born with a "checklist" mentality, but instead of following the rules, they deliberately broke them. They refuse to conform to society's standards of appearance and behavior, stating clearly that they will not "dress up" or "kiss up" to anyone. The line "you're burned out asking which half is me" indicates that the singer is tired of people trying to categorize or label them. They assert that their life is theirs alone and no one has the right to change it or tell them what to write.
Overall, the song is about individuality and resisting conformity. The singer is proud of their independence and unapologetic about their rejection of societal norms. The repeated lines "you don't have to" emphasize this point - the singer is giving permission to anyone who wants to break free from the expectations placed upon them by others.
Line by Line Meaning
I must have started life with a checklist
I might have had a mental or written list guiding me from an early age.
I took the rules and broke em in two
I rebelled against or disregarded the traditional, established guidelines.
and the first is not giving in like you
One of my guiding principles or checkpoints is not surrendering like someone, possibly against my will.
you're burned out asking which half is me
You are mentally drained or exhausted from trying to decipher which attributes or character traits are really mine.
you don't have to dress up
There is no need to put on a facade or mask, pretending to be someone or something you're not.
it's not a fucking fashion show
This is not about appearances, trying to impress others or win a popularity contest.
you dont have to kiss up
You don't have to flatter or excessively praise me, because I'm not going to compromise my dignity, self-respect or principles.
i'm never gonna go that low
I will not stoop to a certain level or standard, no matter what.
my life's my book it's the story of what i write
My existence and experiences are like a novel, with me as the author, determining the plot, characters and themes.
my life's mine and no one said you could change what i write
My existence is under my control and authority, and you cannot alter or manipulate what I produce or create.
it's too late to soon
It might be too early or too late to make changes, depending on the context or situation.
it's to late for you
You might have missed an opportunity or a chance to impact my life, and now it's beyond your reach or influence.
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.