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
Flashlight
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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You talk a lot a lot about nothing
You go on and on and I hear you talk a lot about nothing
It goes on and one
You're a really easy act to follow
Once we jump in we're all gone
Like a flashlight on but lost, my energy's there but wasted
I'm sitting down, I'm sitting down
For what? For nothing (it's gotta be our way)
So I'm getting up, standing up and leaving nothing (gotta be our way)
I've never seen someone's emotions break it all
I'm on my way out
I'm on my way out
Too much too late, you haven't thought but you speak loud
You're on your way out
You're a really easy act to follow
Once we jump in we'rea ll gone
It's gotta be our way
Like a flashlight on but lost, my energy's there but wasted
The lyrics to Big D and the Kids Table's song, "Flashlight," express a sense of frustration and wasted energy towards someone who talks a lot, but says nothing of substance. The metaphor of a flashlight that is lost represents the feeling of searching for direction, but not being able to find it due to the distractions of the empty chatter. The repetition of "you go on and on and I hear you talk a lot about nothing" emphasizes the annoyance and boredom the singer feels towards this person.
The line "you're a really easy act to follow" can be seen as a sarcastic comment towards the person's lack of leadership and vision. The singer then decides to leave the conversation or situation, stating "I'm on my way out, too much too late, you haven't thought but you speak loud." The phrase "gotta be our way" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking autonomy and control over their own decisions and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a flashlight on but lost, my energy's there but wasted
My motivation is present, but it's not being used efficiently or effectively.
You talk a lot a lot about nothing
You're speaking without substance or a clear message.
You go on and on and I hear you talk a lot about nothing
You continue to ramble without getting to a point, and it's hard to listen.
It goes on and on
The conversation never seems to end.
You're a really easy act to follow
Your behavior is predictable and unoriginal.
Once we jump in we're all gone
We're all in this together, and we're in it for the long haul.
I'm sitting down, I'm sitting down
I'm not engaging or actively participating in this situation.
For what? For nothing (it's gotta be our way)
There's no clear purpose or goal, and we need to do things our way to make progress.
So I'm getting up, standing up and leaving nothing (gotta be our way)
I'm taking action and moving forward, even if it feels like there's no clear outcome.
I've never seen someone's emotions break it all
I've never witnessed someone's feelings have such a negative impact on a situation before.
I'm on my way out
I'm leaving and moving on from this situation.
Too much too late, you haven't thought but you speak loud
It's too late to make a difference now, and your words lack substance or meaning.
You're on your way out
You're also moving on from this situation.
It's gotta be our way
We need to take control and make decisions in a way that works for us, rather than relying on others.
Lyrics © BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE MUSIC
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Big D and the Kids Table
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Treece
Big D and the Kids Table was the first concert I ever went to ~ Lets just say it was fun as hell WOOOOOOOOO
Cody Black
always loved these lyrics
Ashlyn Nicole
How the fuck does this not have more views
Armand Berry
I like the song. The instrument part is amazing. and heck i even like the lead singer, but i wish he wasn't singing the whole time because his voice gets old, especially in this one. It'd be cool if someone was actually singing to this song, and he came in with some back up "melodic-talking" he always does.
Mark McGwin Comedy
the "intsrument" part...lmfao...you're clearly not a Big D fan, your loss
Reliable Engine
Please play this on August 4th at The Stanhope House.
Cornelius McGillicuddy
I want to jump around and sweat
THE BASED GOD
PLAY THIS TODAYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Avarkx
One Tweet, jump in, we're all gone~~