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
Rotten
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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Leave me at the party, with no ride, now I'm screwed
Borrow money from me when I need it and I'm broke
And when I ask for it back you make me feel like I'm a joke
Making out with other people's property you porno loose
You can only be happy wearing other people's shoes
I think that you need to quarantine
Scrub your mind and your body until you're finally clean
Because...
Everything you say yah, is completely rotten
Everything you think yah, is completely rotten
You're rotten, you're rotten, rotten through and through
I'd rather be me than a rotten lucky you
You screw your best friends any chance that you get
You're better my enemy, because friendship you don't get
Chump on the bills, but you always got the cash
How was my beer, when you took to get smashed
I'm boiling over, I'm boiling over, I'm boiling over yah
You're stool no longer saved by me at the bar
Things are clear now; I know exactly what to do
I'd rather be me than a rotten lucky you
Yah, you're rotten
Yah, completely rotten
From your brain to your body, you're rotten through and through
And I'd rather be alone than a rotten lucky you
The song “Rotten” by Big D and The Kids Table talks about a person who has wronged the singer. The lyrics expose the individual's misdeeds, such as leaving the singer stranded at a party, borrowing from them without returning the funds, and making out with other people's property. The singer also accuses this individual of being rotten to the core, with everything they say and think being completely rotten.
The song delves deeper into the characteristics of this individual. They allegedly sleep around with their friends while also being useless when it comes to sharing bills, but always have money to get drunk. The singer, who is visibly upset and furious, mentions that they are better off as enemies and that they'd rather be alone than be in the company of such a rotten person.
“Rotten” highlights the pain and frustration caused by betrayal and disrespect, specifically by someone who was once considered a friend. It also sends a message to the listener, urging them to stand up for themselves and not to let bad behavior slide.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes you think you can do the things you do?
Questioning the reason behind the person's actions.
Leave me at the party, with no ride, now I'm screwed
Abandoned and left stranded in a difficult situation.
Borrow money from me when I need it and I'm broke
Taking advantage of the person's financial situation.
And when I ask for it back you make me feel like I'm a joke
Being made fun of and not taken seriously when seeking repayment.
Making out with other people's property you porno loose
Being promiscuous and not respecting other people's things.
You can only be happy wearing other people's shoes
Unable to find happiness in one's own life and identity.
I think that you need to quarantine
Suggesting that the person needs to isolate and work on themselves.
Scrub your mind and your body until you're finally clean
Imagining cleansing the person of their negative behaviors and thoughts.
Everything you say yah, is completely rotten
All of the person's words are negative and hurtful.
Everything you think yah, is completely rotten
All of the person's thoughts are negative and harmful.
You're rotten, you're rotten, rotten through and through
Calling out the person's negative and harmful character traits.
I'd rather be me than a rotten lucky you
Preferring one's own identity and situation over the negative person's.
You screw your best friends any chance that you get
Betraying and hurting even those closest to the person.
You're better my enemy, because friendship you don't get
Considering the person to be a worse companion than an actual enemy.
Chump on the bills, but you always got the cash
Taking advantage of others financially while still having money for oneself.
How was my beer, when you took to get smashed
Acknowledging the person's negative behavior while drinking.
I'm boiling over, I'm boiling over, I'm boiling over yah
Reaching a breaking point and becoming furious with the person's actions.
You're stool no longer saved by me at the bar
Refusing to continue enabling the person's negative behavior.
Things are clear now; I know exactly what to do
Having a better understanding of the situation and what needs to be done about it.
Yah, you're rotten
Ascertaining the person's negative character.
From your brain to your body, you're rotten through and through
Claiming that the person's thoughts and actions are entirely negative.
And I'd rather be alone than a rotten lucky you
Choosing to be independent and better off without the negative person in one's life.
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Big D and the Kids Table
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opivyrancidkid
What a fucking excellent song!
Shibby120
What? This is dope!
Alex Dominish
Amazing!
sonic soul
The world eats Rotten apples, some eat the forbidden fruit🤣
Felipe Rojas B.
I love you guys!!!
Pressure Mike
my three year old loves dancing to this song.
Zelda YT
Now he’s, 10?
Jeremy Rigodon
raw-en! HIYEYAH! ;D
albinorainbow37
you are raising your kids right!