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

Dirt Lip
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics

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Shave it off! well I see too many of them walking around dirt on their face no hair to be found well they walk in malls and they walk in packs dirt on their lip and we can't have that, smoke look rough, look bad, look mean this media-tough kid only about 13 where the hell is mom, where the hell is pop get a razor blade this has gotta stop {dirt lip shave it off dirt lip it's gotta stop dirt lip just wait five years it's not a mustache, it's not a beard} when I was a headbanger I got beat up five dirt lips yeah that was enough well I guess by now my mind's gone wack my friends say man you just gotta relax,

soap helps dirt helps you keep clean to end dirt lips is now my dream if you see one walk by well just give 'em a smack I'll shave their lips and I'll shave their back {chorus} well I always wonder if they see it at all if they comb or groom it or just think it's bald, cause the hair on your lip is like the hair on my arm it's like the hair on a mole, so don't act so alarmed dirt lips taken all size and shape they can start at 9 and cover any age burn it, bleach it, nair it or just masking tape, just get rid of it all it's not too late {chorus}

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big D And The Kids Table's "Dirt Lip" convey an intense disdain for the appearance of dirt on one's lip, often referred to as a "dirt lip." The song seems to be directed towards young boys who may not yet have the ability to grow a full mustache or beard, leading to an unsightly smudge of dirt on their upper lip. The lyrics call for these boys to shave off the dirt and maintain their cleanliness. The singer recalls being bullied by a group of boys with dirt lips and encourages others to help put an end to this phenomenon.

The lyrics reflect a broader societal pressure to conform to certain grooming standards and reject anything deemed unclean or unkempt. The emphasis on achieving a certain appearance can place undue pressure on individuals to fit into narrow beauty standards. The song also highlights the cruel behavior that can result from this pressure, as the singer recounts being physically assaulted by boys with dirt lips.

Overall, the lyrics to "Dirt Lip" convey a humorous yet biting critique of societal beauty standards and the pressure to conform. At its core, the song encourages individuals to embrace their natural appearance and reject harmful beauty standards that only serve to make people feel inadequate.

Line by Line Meaning

Shave it off! well I see too many of them walking around dirt on their face no hair to be found
The singer is annoyed by the presence of people with dirty facial hair, and wants them to shave it off.

well they walk in malls and they walk in packs dirt on their lip and we can't have that,
The singer has observed that such people often hang out in malls and groups, and feels that it's unacceptable for them to have dirty lip hair.

smoke look rough, look bad, look mean this media-tough kid only about 13 where the hell is mom, where the hell is pop
The singer describes a rough-looking 13-year-old kid who smokes, and questions where their parents are.

get a razor blade this has gotta stop {dirt lip shave it off dirt lip it's gotta stop dirt lip just wait five years it's not a mustache, it's not a beard}
The singer urges people to get a razor and shave off their dirty lip hair, and insists that it's not a mustache or beard and needs to be removed.

when I was a headbanger I got beat up five dirt lips yeah that was enough well I guess by now my mind's gone wack my friends say man you just gotta relax,
The singer recalls being beat up multiple times by people with dirty lip hair when they were a headbanger, and now feels like their mind is going crazy. Their friends suggest they calm down.

soap helps dirt helps you keep clean to end dirt lips is now my dream if you see one walk by well just give 'em a smack I'll shave their lips and I'll shave their back
The singer believes that using soap and cleaning can help prevent dirt lip, and dreams of a world without it. They suggest giving a smack to anyone with dirty lip hair and offer to shave it all off.

{chorus}
This line represents the chorus of the song.

well I always wonder if they see it at all if they comb or groom it or just think it's bald, cause the hair on your lip is like the hair on my arm it's like the hair on a mole, so don't act so alarmed
The singer ponders whether people with dirt lip are even aware of it or just assume their face is bald. They compare the hair on the lip to that of an arm or mole, and urges them to not be alarmed by its removal.

dirt lips taken all size and shape they can start at 9 and cover any age burn it, bleach it, nair it or just masking tape, just get rid of it all it's not too late
The singer points out that dirt lip can affect people of any age and can come in any size or shape. They suggest different methods of removing it, including burning, bleaching, nair-ing, or using masking tape. They insist that it's not too late to get rid of it and live a dirt-lip-free life.

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