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

One Day
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics

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One day,
I'll stop stealing beer from clubs,
toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs and even the
cigarette stained rug

One day,
I'll stop hanging in the bars
With the late-night punks and lousy women

And all those toxic hanger-ons

Did you know,
Life is easier than they claim,
When you ain't obsessed with fame,
And the world knows you'll never be tame
When gasoline soaked,
With an open zippo flame,
Livin' life is a no-rules game,
And if I ever step in line I'm to blame.

No, don't wait around for me,
I'm stickin' to the first plan,
It's workin' out for me
No, don't wait around for me,

Still a mess of countries left that I haven't see.
Old friends have grown into American bodies,
Have given up on their hobbies,
And pull me aside and say "Don't you ever change."

An old man,
Took a seat next to me at the bar,
Let me find out who each other are,
And pull me close and go "Don't you ever change."

So don't wait around for me,
I'm enjoying life too much,
I'm self-made free
Nah, don't wait around for me,
Go ahead with your own life,

But me...

Life's blown on mics,
Dive on endless heads,
Play with as much power to wake the living dead
Why I don't fear,
Adrenalize new heights,
I'll make your Monday into fuckin' Saturday Night.

No, don't wait around for me,
I don't agree with the values and interests of society
No, don't wait around for me,
What a decrescendo, Huh?
Humanity

No, don't wait around for me,
You tasted (so warm?),
(That's life for me?)
No, don't wait around for me,

Gotta do my own thing,
I'm self-made free

Overall Meaning

The song "One Day" by Big D And The Kids Table is a reflection on the journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The lyrics detail the singer's past behaviors of thievery and association with toxic people but express a desire for improvement someday. The singer speaks of others growing up and changing with the times while they remain the same, pursuing a life of their own choice, a life of freedom without the constraints of society.

The opening lyrics express regret for past actions such as stealing from clubs and hanging out with lousy people, representing the singer's acknowledgement of their past mistakes. They speak of eventually leaving this life to enjoy and experience the world beyond their current social circle. They continue by expressing their lack of agreement with society's values and interests and their determination to forge their own path, being "self-made free."

The lyrics reveal a sense of introspection and self-awareness, reflecting on their own regrets of the past and desire for a different life in the future. However, they choose to live life on their own terms, allowing themselves to enjoy what they want, when they want, and without restrictions.

Line by Line Meaning

One day, I'll stop stealing beer from clubs, toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs and even the cigarette stained rug
Someday I'll no longer resort to pilfering items such as beer, paper products, light bulbs, and even dirty rugs from clubs.

One day, I'll stop hanging in the bars With the late-night punks and lousy women And all those toxic hanger-ons
At some point, I'll cease frequenting bars with unsavory individuals and hangers-on.

Did you know, Life is easier than they claim, When you ain't obsessed with fame, And the world knows you'll never be tame When gasoline soaked, With an open zippo flame, Livin' life is a no-rules game, And if I ever step in line I'm to blame.
You might be surprised to learn that life is less difficult if you're not fixated on achieving fame and if people accept that you'll always be wild. When you're carefree and uninhibited, life is a game in which there are no rules, and if you ever decide to conform, it's your fault.

No, don't wait around for me, I'm stickin' to the first plan, It's workin' out for me No, don't wait around for me, Still a mess of countries left that I haven't see.
Please don't wait for me, as I'm committed to my original path, which has been successful so far. Furthermore, I have yet to explore many countries.

Old friends have grown into American bodies, Have given up on their hobbies, And pull me aside and say "Don't you ever change."
Former friends have changed significantly, abandoned their hobbies, and advise me to remain true to myself.

An old man, Took a seat next to me at the bar, Let me find out who each other are, And pull me close and go "Don't you ever change."
An elderly gentleman sat by me at the bar, allowed us to introduce ourselves, and then pulled me near to remind me not to change who I am.

So don't wait around for me, I'm enjoying life too much, I'm self-made free Nah, don't wait around for me, Go ahead with your own life, But me...
Therefore, don't hold your breath waiting for me, as I'm having too much fun being self-sufficient and free. You should carry on with your life, but as for myself...

Life's blown on mics, Dive on endless heads, Play with as much power to wake the living dead Why I don't fear, Adrenalize new heights, I'll make your Monday into fuckin' Saturday Night.
I live for performing on stage, diving over crowds of heads, and playing my music loud enough to revive the deceased. I'm not afraid to challenge myself and take risks, and I guarantee that my concerts will turn your boring Monday evening into an electrifying Saturday night.

No, don't wait around for me, I don't agree with the values and interests of society No, don't wait around for me, What a decrescendo, Huh? Humanity
I strongly disagree with societal values and its interests, and I implore you not to linger on my account. It's quite a decline, wouldn't you say? That's humanity for you.

No, don't wait around for me, You tasted (so warm?), (That's life for me?) No, don't wait around for me, Gotta do my own thing, I'm self-made free
Please don't stick around for me. You've had a taste of my way of life, and you might think it's a bit too radical for your liking. In any case, I should stick to my own path, which is self-made and liberating.

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