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
Strictly Rude
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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Oo she's got a lovely way
True, she don't want to play
She has you going your way
I pop no style
I'm strictly rude
I pop no style
Se her in the club and you call out to me, true
See her, when I look she winks
See her dancing in the black
Waiting for me to attack
Drink a little beer, smoke, we're winos I think
An uptown, top right kid
See me and she pulls against me
Soon dancing is a constant thing
Checks to see if I'm an Allston boy, and I am
So she knows my ring
When we leave, she rides with me
I'm an uptown, top right kid
Shall you see us driving we both sing
Check-o we're jamming everything
She says, "Lovin's all I bring
And I'm caring for you, if you'll be my man"
She pops no style
She's strictly rude
She pops no style
She's strictly rude
When two fit, it makes you think
I got the cute one, my woman
She says, "Lovin's all I bring"
And it's her lovin' that's a wonderful thing
We pop no style
We're strictly rude
We pop no style
We're strictly rude
Lovin' yes we are, it's a wonderful thing
When two fit, it makes you think
See us both in the black
She lays on me so relaxed
Drink a little beer, smoke, we're winos I think
We're uptown, top right kids
See her in the club and she calls out to me
She winks as she's clawing at me
See us both in the black
She looks at me so relaxed
Drink a little beer, smoke, we're winos I think
Drink a little beer, smoke, we're winos I think
She says, "Lovin' is all I bring"
And it's that lovin' that's a wonderful thing
We pop no style
We're strictly rude
We pop no style
We're strictly rude
The lyrics to Big D And The Kids Table's song Strictly Rude tell a story about meeting a girl in the city and how their relationship progresses. The singer first sees the girl in the city and is struck by her charm, but she seems uninterested in playing games. Despite this, the singer continues to pursue her and eventually meets her in a club where she dances provocatively, waiting for him to make a move. They drink and smoke together, and the girl checks to see if the singer is from the Allston neighborhood, where they both come from. They leave together and ride in the singer's car, where they sing and listen to music. The girl tells the singer that her only offering is her love, and he is happy to accept it. The song ends with the singer reflecting on their relationship and proclaiming that they "pop no style" and are "strictly rude."
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the joy of meeting someone and connecting with them on a deeper level, despite the fact that they may not fit into a particular mold or conform to societal expectations. The idea of being "strictly rude" can be interpreted as rejecting conformity and being true to oneself, even if it means breaking the rules or going against the grain. The singer and the girl they meet both embody this spirit of rebellion and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
See her in the city and say
Spot a woman in the urban area and react.
Oo she's got a lovely way
She is very attractive.
True, she don't want to play
She is not interested in casual dating.
She has you going your way
She shows interest in your personality and values.
I pop no style
I don't follow current fashion trends.
I'm strictly rude
I am straightforward and honest.
See her in the club and you call out to me, true
Encounter her in the dance club and you confirm it.
See her, when I look she winks
Notice her, and she flirts back.
See her dancing in the black
Spot her dancing in the dark/black room.
Waiting for me to attack
Waiting for me to make a move/step forward.
Drink a little beer, smoke, we're winos I think
Drinking and smoking a bit much, may make us winos.
An uptown, top right kid
I come from an affluent background.
See me and she pulls against me
She feels attracted and pulls toward me.
Soon dancing is a constant thing
We're dancing together all the time.
Checks to see if I'm an Allston boy, and I am
Asks where I grew up and confirms that I'm from Allston.
So she knows my ring
She knows about me and my background.
When we leave, she rides with me
After leaving the dance club, she travels with me.
Shall you see us driving we both sing
When you see us driving, we are both singing something together.
Check-o we're jamming everything
We're vibing on all music genres.
She says, 'Lovin's all I bring
She proclaims that she brings only love.
And I'm caring for you, if you'll be my man'
She promises to nurture you, in turn for being her partner.
She pops no style
She doesn't bother about new fashion trends.
She's strictly rude
She is upfront and forthright.
When two fit, it makes you think
When two people connect well or understand each other well, it makes you wonder.
I got the cute one, my woman
I got the girl who is beautiful and my partner.
And it's her lovin' that's a wonderful thing
Her love is what sustains and fills me up.
We pop no style
We don't follow the latest fashion trends.
We're strictly rude
We are honest and direct.
Lovin' yes we are, it's a wonderful thing
We are in love and it's a fantastic feeling.
See us both in the black
Imagine both of us dressed in black.
She lays on me so relaxed
She rests on me comfortably, enjoying my presence.
Drink a little beer, smoke, we're winos I think
We drink and smoke a little too much, and may be considered winos.
Drink a little beer, smoke, we're winos I think
We drink and smoke a little too much, and may be considered winos.
She says, 'Lovin' is all I bring
She emphasizes the role her love plays in the relationship.
And it's that lovin' that's a wonderful thing
Her love is the best thing about us being together.
We pop no style
We don't follow the latest fashion trends.
We're strictly rude
We are honest and direct.
Contributed by Caden T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
harleyspade
I forgot this song for about 10 years and just rediscovered it again 🤘❤️
Patrick Pickett
Saw this song live a couple days ago... Amazing. Big D is one of my favorite ska bands of all time.
Alex Hernandez
haha i love this song..it never gets old
Alexis Hidde
This is funky ♥ Love them
Lasse Schytte
Nice, they rock!
nickwhesker
Try driving in the middle of te night with this song playing. You get an awesome feeling.
AndyGenselDrums
Skanking to this at the Regency Ballroom in Sanfrancisco CA was so bomb... Had the time of my life. Saw The Maxies, Suburban Legends, these guys, and Reel Big Fish. I think there was one other band, but I forgot. Got banged up a bit. Ska pits are a little more intense than metal pits.
Tiana Le
this is the perfect "sit back and enjoy life" song
Jake Love
They played this last night. The instrument for the intro is so weird, it was like a keyboard he blew in to. But it was amazing.
xwednesdaymurderx
Jake Love melodica