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
New England
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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well, I've already been to Paris, I've already been to Rome
But what did I do but miss my home?
Oh, New England
I went out west to Californ'
But I missed the land where I was born
I can't help it
oh, New England
I've seen old Israel's Arab plains
It's quite magnificent, but so is Maine
oh, New England
[third verse by Big D]
now if you like Camden in North London
We got that spirit here in Allston
Now many people ask, "Where you from?"
With a heartfelt smile, I say, "From Boston"
oh, new england
The song "New England" by Big D and the Kids Table, written by Johnathan Richman, reflects on the artist's journey to new places, such as Paris, Rome, California, and Israel. However, the song emphasizes the feeling of nostalgia that overcomes the artist, taking him back to his New England home. The lyrics describe how even the amazing parts of the places he visited, like Israel's Arab plains, were not enough to shake the longing he had for his hometown.
The chorus of the song, "Oh, New England," is a repetitive statement that echoes the power of the nostalgia filled memories our home can hold for us. Even while he loves the areas that he visits, nothing can compare to the feeling of home. The last verse, written by Big D, expands on this sentiment further by saying that this feeling is not just exclusive to the songwriter. People who have grown up in close-knit communities like Allston and Boston carry the same spirit and love for their homes in their hearts.
Overall, the song is a poetic love letter to a place that will always feel like home to the artist, no matter where he goes or how many things he sees. It is a great example of how one's sense of place can define them, and how regardless of where they go, it will always carry an indescribable magic.
Line by Line Meaning
well, I've already been to Paris, I've already been to Rome
I have traveled to various cities, such as Paris and Rome.
But what did I do but miss my home?
I realized I missed my home while traveling to so many places.
Oh, New England
The place I consider home is in New England.
I went out west to Californ'
I also traveled to California.
But I missed the land where I was born
But I missed the land where I was born, which is in New England.
I can't help it
It's just a feeling that I cannot control.
I've seen old Israel's Arab plains
I have traveled to Arab plains in Israel.
It's quite magnificent, but so is Maine
Although Israel's Arab plains were beautiful, so is Maine in New England.
now if you like Camden in North London
If you appreciate Camden in North London,
We got that spirit here in Allston
We have that same spirit here in Allston, a neighborhood in Boston.
Now many people ask, "Where you from?"
Often, people ask me where I come from.
With a heartfelt smile, I say, "From Boston"
I reply with a heartwarming smile and say, "I come from Boston, which is in New England."
oh, new england
Once again, emphasizing my love and attachment to New England.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: JONATHAN RICHMAN
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