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
Hey!
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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Hey where you going (hey where you going)
Hey where you been (hey where you been)
Lost in the world at the age where life begins
You're all alone (you're all alone)
On unfamiliar ground (unfamiliar ground)
Scared and running that's how you get around
Hey where you going (hey where you going)
That was 20 years ago now
All alone on your own for the first time
All alone on all alone for the first time
[Chorus:]
Hey how'd you know (how did you know)
It was all just for show
How did you see through all lies (How did you see through all the lies)
Since you've been gone (since you've been gone)
Life's been going on (been going on)
But I refuse to sit and cry go
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
Don't push me around don't hold me down
Don't tell me I'm wrong I'll do what I like
Don't push me around don't hold me down
I've gotta fight for my life go
Don't push me around don't hold me down
Don't tell me I'm wrong I'll do what I like
Don't push me around don't hold me down
I've like to fight for what's right
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
The song 'Hey' by Big D And The Kids Table is all about coming of age, facing the struggles of being alone in the world and standing up for oneself. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and disorientation that can be felt as one tries to find their footing in the world. The opening lines repeat "Hey where you going/ Hey where you been" which echo the questions we ask ourselves as we try to figure out our path. The line "lost in the world at the age where life begins" encapsulates the feeling of being at a crossroads with no clear direction. The singer is "on unfamiliar ground" and "scared and running" to find their way.
The chorus, "All alone on your own for the first time/All alone on all alone for the first time" highlights the experience of being independent and facing the challenges that come with that. The second verse addresses the idea of deception and discovering the truth. The lines "How did you know/It was all just for show/ How did you see through all lies" express a sense of awareness and perception that was gained through experience. The song culminates in a fierce determination to fight for what is right and not be pushed around or held down.
Overall, 'Hey' is a powerful anthem that speaks to the struggles of growing up, discovering one's identity, and the courage it takes to stand up for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey where you going (hey where you going)
Asking where someone is headed in life and inviting them to have a conversation about it.
Hey where you been (hey where you been)
Asking about someone's past experiences and where they've been in life.
Lost in the world at the age where life begins
Feeling uncertain and unsure about the future during the early stages of adulthood.
You're all alone (you're all alone)
Feeling isolated and without support from friends or family.
On unfamiliar ground (unfamiliar ground)
Being in a new, unfamiliar environment or situation that is causing discomfort.
Scared and running that's how you get around
Avoiding confronting fear by running away from it instead of facing it head-on.
Hey how'd you know (how did you know)
Asking how someone gained insight or knowledge about a situation.
It was all just for show
Recognizing that something was only pretending to be real or important, when it wasn't.
How did you see through all lies (How did you see through all the lies)
Being impressed with someone's ability to recognize falsehoods and deception in a situation.
Since you've been gone (since you've been gone)
Reflecting on how life has carried on without someone who was once present, possibly because of their passing or leaving.
Life's been going on (been going on)
Acknowledging that the world keeps turning and people keep living their lives even in the face of hardship or loss.
But I refuse to sit and cry go
Demonstrating resilience and determination in the face of adversity, refusing to give up or give in.
Don't push me around don't hold me down
Requesting respect and autonomy from others.
Don't tell me I'm wrong I'll do what I like
Asserting independence and confidence in one's own decision-making.
I've gotta fight for my life go
Emphasizing the need to persevere and fight for one's own survival or success.
I've like to fight for what's right
Expressing a desire to stand up for one's beliefs and moral convictions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL JAY LUKACINSKY
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