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
Good Looking
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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And I think I basically know what's going on
As far as what life's not about,
Well there's a cycle I won't be part of,
But not because I don't think it's right,
I must keep doing what I think I'm here for
Not get buried in someone else's life,
When I was younger, I didn't know life meant falling into place,
That meant nothing to you in the first place,
Getting older, confused by friends they're 22 and almost done,
I must have missed the grow-up sign
I thought we were still having fun
So good luck, with not forgetting who you are,
Good luck, even though it seems you have to
Good luck, finding your own way, not setting in where your not happy
Good luck, remembering it's only life
Good luck, not following what you don't believe in
Good luck, seeing many problems are only a big deal if you make them
Everyone I met surrounds me every day in my head
It's a part of what makes me who I am,
It's the attitude of my life,
And I turn around and see how some have made me feel
So nice to be, just made me laugh at life when I couldn't deal,
And I wanna be just like that
It's what I'm trying to be want to be,
Not held down by others but now I can see,
I'll make my life a place I like or I could just sit and blame for things not right, What's to gain spending all of our life putting your friends down again and again,
Good luck, being someone who can always help someone out
Good luck, in remembering how much you can effect someone else
Good luck, with not being selfish
Good luck, with not being alone
Good luck, in this world we're all just trying to get along
Good luck, with not getting caught up
Good luck, with not getting stressed
Good luck, with figuring things out
Good luck, with doing your best
Good luck, with not loosing yourself
Good luck, with standing for what's right
Good luck, for being happy when you sit to review your life
The song "Good Looking" by Big D And The Kids Table deals with the struggle of figuring out life in your twenties. The opening lyrics "I've seen 22 years of life, and I think I basically know what's going on," show the singer's confidence in his understanding of the world, but also his acknowledgment that he still has a lot to learn. The song is ultimately about the pressure to conform to society's expectations versus staying true to oneself.
The singer talks about not wanting to be part of the cycle of taking on a menial position that means nothing to you, getting buried in someone else's life, or falling into place. He recognizes that he must keep doing what he thinks he's here for and not follow what he doesn't believe in. The chorus, "Good luck, with not forgetting who you are," encapsulates this idea of staying true to oneself in the face of societal pressure.
The song also touches on the importance of friendships and the people we surround ourselves with. The line "Everyone I met surrounds me every day in my head" reminds us that the people we meet and the experiences we have shape who we are. The singer wants to be like those who have made him laugh and helped him in life, and he wants to be someone who can always help someone else out.
Overall, "Good Looking" is a reflective and optimistic song about navigating life in your twenties and beyond while staying true to yourself and being a positive force in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen 22 years of life
I've lived enough to understand
And I think I basically know what's going on
I have a good grasp of what life is all about
As far as what life's not about,
Regarding things that are not important in life,
Well there's a cycle I won't be part of,
I choose not to follow a certain way of life
But not because I don't think it's right,
Not because I think it's wrong
I must keep doing what I think I'm here for
I must keep living my purpose
Not get buried in someone else's life,
Not let others dictate my life
When I was younger, I didn't know life meant falling into place,
When younger, I didn't realize that life falls into place
Taking over a menial position
Settling for a job that is not fulfilling
That meant nothing to you in the first place,
A job that you didn't care about initially
Getting older, confused by friends they're 22 and almost done,
Getting older, friends are finishing their studies at 22 and you're confused
I must have missed the grow-up sign
You haven't realized what growing up means
I thought we were still having fun
You thought life would always be fun
Good luck, with not forgetting who you are,
Wishing you luck to remain true to yourself
Good luck, even though it seems you have to
Good luck even when it looks impossible
Good luck, finding your own way, not setting in where your not happy
Wishing you the best to find your way and not settle for unhappiness
Good luck, remembering it's only life
Wishing you luck to remember that life is short
Good luck, not following what you don't believe in
Wishing you good luck to not support things you don't believe in
Good luck, seeing many problems are only a big deal if you make them
Wishing you the ability to perceive problems without blowing them out of proportion
Everyone I met surrounds me every day in my head
Memories of everyone you met stick in your mind daily
It's a part of what makes me who I am,
Memories are what shape our identity
It's the attitude of my life,
Our attitude defines our life
And I turn around and see how some have made me feel
You realize how people affect your emotions
So nice to be, just made me laugh at life when I couldn't deal,
It's refreshing and helpful when people make you laugh when life is tough
And I wanna be just like that
It's inspiring to aspire to be like those positive people
It's what I'm trying to be want to be,
It's your goal to become that kind of person
Not held down by others but now I can see,
Not letting others hold you down
I'll make my life a place I like or I could just sit and blame for things not right,
Either make your life enjoyable or simply blame circumstances for your misery
What's to gain spending all of our life putting your friends down again and again,
There's nothing to be gained by constantly criticizing your friends
Good luck, being someone who can always help someone out
Wishing you good luck to be a helpful person
Good luck, in remembering how much you can effect someone else
Good luck to remember how much influence you have on others
Good luck, with not being selfish
Good luck not being self-centered
Good luck, with not being alone
Good luck to not be lonely
Good luck, in this world we're all just trying to get along
Wishing good luck to everyone trying to coexist in this world
Good luck, with not getting caught up
Good luck to not get stressed or overthink things
Good luck, with not getting stressed
Good luck to remain calm and not worry too much
Good luck, with figuring things out
Good luck to find solutions to problems
Good luck, with doing your best
Wishing you the best to do everything to the best of your ability
Good luck, with not loosing yourself
Good luck to not lose your true self in your life journey
Good luck, with standing for what's right
Good luck standing by what you believe is right
Good luck, for being happy when you sit to review your life
Wishing you luck to always be happy when reflecting on your life journey
Contributed by Bailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Falling1nR3v3rs3
I disagree David... I think your very good looking XD
JoeSchmo987
@WeirdAl4Prez Yessir it is.
herpa derp
@WeirdAl4Prez Have Nots ftw.