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
Safe Haven
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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Lost boy cannot feel
Though you try and you try and you try
You cannot feel
Whoa-oh Safe Haven
Though you try and you try and you try
You cannot feel
Whoa-oh Safe Haven
(Turn up this beat up stereo, play it down all soft and slow)
(sweet and lowdown)
It's five o'clock, I find your house.
The bus was long, the sun is up.
Your place is wrecked, its smell is stale
I walk through trash, you're up the stairs
You're on the roof
You said you'd be
Crawl through the window
You smile at me
It's safe to say here, it's safe to say
Relax, slow down, take a breath and breathe
Whoa-oh Safe Haven
(Turn up the beat up stereo, play it down all soft and slow)
The song Safe Haven by Big D And The Kids Table talks about the feeling of being lost and numb, and how someone tries to find solace and comfort in a safe place. The opening lines vividly describe the struggle of a lost boy and girl who cannot feel anything despite their efforts. The chorus, "Whoa-oh Safe Haven" serves as a comforting mantra that gives the lost ones a sense of hope.
The second part of the song talks about the experience of finding a safe haven. The singer arrives at the house of the person who needs help, only to find that the place is messy and smelling bad. Despite the condition of the house, the person finds solace in being together and feels safe being with the singer. The lines "It's safe to say here, it's safe to say, Relax, slow down, take a breath and breathe" give a reassuring message that no matter how hard the situation may be, the singer will always be there to provide comfort and support.
The song Safe Haven is a beautiful and powerful piece that talks about supporting and being there for each other through tough times. It highlights the importance of finding a safe place where one can let their guard down and heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa-oh Safe Haven
The song's title and chorus, referring to a place of refuge and safety
Lost boy cannot feel
A boy who feels detached or numb and cannot experience emotions
Though you try and you try and you try
Despite efforts to feel emotions, they remain unattainable
Lost girl cannot feel
Similar to the first verse, a girl is unable to experience emotions
It's five o'clock, I find your house.
The artist arrives at someone's house at a specific time
The bus was long, the sun is up.
The singer took a lengthy bus ride and arrived in the morning
Your place is wrecked, its smell is stale
Describing a messy and unpleasant living environment
I walk through trash, you're up the stairs
Navigating through the mess to find someone upstairs
You're on the roof
The person the artist is looking for is on the roof of the house
You said you'd be
The person made a promise or commitment to be on the roof
Crawl through the window
The singer enters the room by climbing through a window, possibly indicating a lack of access through usual means
You smile at me
The person greets the artist with a smile
It's safe to say here, it's safe to say
Reassurance that the current location is safe and secure
Relax, slow down, take a breath and breathe
Encouraging the person to calm down and relax, possibly indicating that the person is agitated or distressed
(Turn up the beat up stereo, play it down all soft and slow)
Repeating the same phrase from earlier in the song, indicating a desire to listen to music and relax
(sweet and lowdown)
A term used to describe something that is relaxing and calming
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