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
Those Kids Suck
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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for some of us it's comedy
it's all just a fantasy
someone stop the colony
someone stop the colony
flashy little smile
kiss more ass like you do
than to be a 'yaaa dude'
you strut down the hall
you think you're the shit
yes i know you drink beer
but stop talking 'bout it
the party was sweet
i got so fucked up
you should've been there
i crashed my new truck
i got with this girl
yeah man she was hot
but i lost my white hat
after we smoked too much pot
those kids suck, yeah they're fucking beat
those kids suck, nah nah not me
those kids suck, yeah check emcee
those kids suck, yeah those kids suck
your mom dresses you
so your dad will approve
you've already mastered
his shit attitude
but don't even think
you won't get his gut
you'll be more than stupid
hey cool guy good luck
those kids suck, yeah they're fucking beat
those kids suck, nah nah not me
those kids suck, check it out emcee
those kids suck, yeah those kids suck
a time divided loyalty
to some of us it's comedy
it's all just a fantasy
someone stop the colony
someone stop the colony
The song "Those Kids Suck" by Big D And The Kids Table is a fast-paced, punk rock anthem that satirizes the arrogance and superficiality of teenage culture. It's a social commentary on how some teenagers allow their identities to be shaped by their peers' opinions of them and how they conform to certain behaviors and attitudes to fit in.
The first verse speaks of how some people feel divided loyalty towards the idea of maintaining their individuality while also fitting in with their peer group's expectations. The use of the word "colony" in the chorus represents the groupthink and herd mentality that many teenagers fall into, where they lose their sense of identity and become part of a collective.
The second verse addresses the pretentiousness and snobbery that some teenagers possess, where they act as if they are better than others just because they conform to certain social norms. The line "you think you're the shit" emphasizes this idea, and the rejection of this behavior is epitomized with the line "i'd rather be called nuts than to be a 'yaaa dude'." The chorus repeats the line "those kids suck", which is the song's main message and emphasizes the rejection of the arrogant, superficial behavior that the song satirizes.
Overall, "Those Kids Suck" is a song that highlights the negative aspects of teenage culture and the importance of maintaining individuality and rejecting conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
a time divided loyalty
We are caught between two things that we love equally.
for some of us it's comedy
Some of us find this situation amusing.
it's all just a fantasy
This whole thing is not real; it is just a figment of our imagination.
someone stop the colony
We need to put an end to this group of people who are causing problems.
someone stop the colony
We need to put an end to this group of people who are causing problems.
flashy little smile
You try too hard to impress people.
kiss more ass like you do
You are always trying to please everyone and seek approval.
i'd rather be called nuts
I would prefer to be seen as crazy than to conform to your boring standards.
than to be a 'yaaa dude'
I would rather be myself than be like the people who annoy me.
you strut down the hall
You walk around confidently, acting like you own the place.
you think you're the shit
You have an over-inflated ego and think you are better than everyone else.
yes i know you drink beer
I am aware that you drink alcohol, but I do not care.
but stop talking 'bout it
However, I do not want to hear you constantly talking about it and showing off.
the party was sweet
The party was enjoyable and fun.
i got so fucked up
I drank too much alcohol and got very drunk.
you should've been there
You missed out on a good time.
i crashed my new truck
I had an accident with my new car.
i got with this girl
I hooked up with a girl.
yeah man she was hot
She was attractive.
but i lost my white hat
However, I lost something valuable to me in the process.
after we smoked too much pot
After we indulged in too much marijuana use.
those kids suck, yeah they're fucking beat
Those individuals are terrible and should be avoided.
those kids suck, nah nah not me
I may be associated with them, but I do not agree with their behavior.
those kids suck, yeah check emcee
We need to call them out for their awful actions.
those kids suck, yeah those kids suck
Those people are not worth our time and attention.
your mom dresses you
Your mother still picks out your clothes.
so your dad will approve
She wants to make sure that your father sees you in a good light.
you've already mastered
You have learned how to copy your father's negative behavior and attitude.
his shit attitude
Your dad has a bad temper and negative outlook on life.
but don't even think
Do not even consider that you are better than everyone else because of this.
you won't get his gut
You will not be able to avoid inheriting his negative qualities entirely.
you'll be more than stupid
If you continue to act this way, you will be seen as even more foolish.
hey cool guy good luck
We doubt that you will succeed in life with your current behavior.
those kids suck, yeah they're fucking beat
Those individuals are terrible and should be avoided.
those kids suck, nah nah not me
I may be associated with them, but I do not agree with their behavior.
check it out emcee
Take a look at these people and see for yourself how bad they are.
those kids suck, yeah those kids suck
Those people are not worth our time and attention.
a time divided loyalty
We are caught between two things that we love equally.
to some of us it's comedy
Some of us find this situation amusing.
it's all just a fantasy
This whole thing is not real; it is just a figment of our imagination.
someone stop the colony
We need to put an end to this group of people who are causing problems.
someone stop the colony
We need to put an end to this group of people who are causing problems.
Contributed by Isaac N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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