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

My Thoughts Take Me Away
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics

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It's the best ? pimp gangster
Hardcore motherfucker leaving today
To be quite honest:
I'm totally and completely in love

My thoughts take me away
They take me away, they take me away
My thoughts take me away

They take me away

I sure do wish that we all could be friendly
I sure do wish that we could get along

I sure do wish that we all weren't so ugly
But we are so we keep pressing on
We're keep pressing on, we're keep pressing
My thoughts take me away
They take me away, they take me away
My thoughts take me away
They take me away

My thoughts take me away
They take me away, they take me away
My thoughts take me away
They take me away

Sneak a little
Steal a little
Spit a little
Then we're gone

Sneak a little
Steal a little
Spit a little
Then we're gone

Sneak a little
Steal a little
Spit a little
Then we're gone

Sneak a little
Steal a little
Spit a little
Then we're gone
Yeah, I'm gone
My thoughts take me away
They take me away, they take me away
My thoughts take me away
They take me away, take me away, they take me
My thoughts take me away
They take me away, they take me away
My thoughts take me away
They take me away

(French monolog)

My thoughts take me away
They take me away, they take me away
My thoughts take me away
They take me away, take me away, they take me
My thoughts take me away
They take me away, they take me away
My thoughts take me away
They take me away

My thoughts take me away
They take me away

My thoughts take me away
They take me away

My thoughts take me away
They take me away

My thoughts take me away
They take me away...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "My Thoughts Take Me Away" by Big D And The Kids Table depict an individual who considers themselves a "pimp gangster hardcore motherf***er" leaving their current situation to pursue their one true love. The lyrics convey the sense that the singer is leaving their current life behind to pursue something they are passionate about. The repeated line "my thoughts take me away" emphasizes the idea that the individual is living in their own head and they are ready to leave reality behind to pursue their goals.

The singer then shifts their focus towards the desire for unity and peace, expressing their wish that everyone could get along and that people weren't so "ugly," metaphorically referring to the conflicts and hostility that exist between people. Despite this, the singer states that they will continue to "keep pressing on" and encourages everyone to do the same. The final verse repeats the line "sneak a little, steal a little, spit a little, then we're gone," suggesting that the singer is ready to take risks and make their move.

Overall, the song portrays the idea that it's important to pursue what makes you happy, even if it means leaving your current life behind. It also emphasizes the importance of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

It's the best ? pimp gangster
I am the coolest and toughest person around

Hardcore motherfucker leaving today
I am leaving now, and I am a badass

To be quite honest: I'm totally and completely in love
Honestly, I am head over heels in love with someone

My thoughts take me away They take me away, they take me away My thoughts take me away They take me away
I often get lost in my own thoughts and daydreams

I sure do wish that we all could be friendly
I wish people could get along better and be kinder to each other

I sure do wish that we could get along
I hope that people can find ways to reconcile and have peace

I sure do wish that we all weren't so ugly
I wish people could be more beautiful on the inside and not so mean

But we are so we keep pressing on We're keep pressing on, we're keep pressing
Unfortunately, people can be cruel, but we must keep moving forward and persevering

Sneak a little Steal a little Spit a little Then we're gone
Sometimes we do bad things quickly and then have to leave

Yeah, I'm gone
I am leaving now

(French monolog)
A French monologue is spoken, meaning is unknown

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