Tommy
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics

Now Tommy Shea was just 22 years old
Tommy Shea was a young man who had his whole life ahead of him

Sketchy lanky blonde brave and bold
Tommy Shea had an edgy and lanky appearance, but had a brave and bold personality

He walked the strip of Newbury Street in Boston
Tommy Shea was a familiar figure on Newbury Street in Boston

He never noticed me cause I was a kid and only 10 now
As a 10-year-old, the author was too young to register on Tommy Shea's radar

He used to skank it up like I never ever saw
Tommy Shea was a skilled dancer who danced the ska style in a way the author had never seen before

This Tommy kid yeah he fucking had it all
Tommy Shea had confidence, style, and skill

Black boots flight jacket bicked head and all
Tommy Shea's appearance included black boots, a flight jacket, and a bald head

This kid was a wrecking shop
Tommy Shea was a force to be reckoned with

Yeah he was a fucking wall
Tommy Shea was impenetrable and powerful

I throw my Pac-Man shirt on (I throw my Pac-Man shirt on)
The author wore their Pac-Man shirt with enthusiasm

My cordoroys and my velcro on my feet
The author was wearing corduroy pants and shoes with Velcro straps

Because I never knew what was going on (what's going on)
The author was unsure about what was happening in the world

Until I found Boston's own Middle East
The author discovered Middle East, a music venue in Boston

Because upstairs downstairs I didn't give a care
The author was so immersed in the music that they didn't care about anything else

I was happy just hearing all the ska blare
The author found great joy in listening to ska music

A funny thing a thing that made me just so fat so
The author was struck by how much joy music brought them

In 82 I guess it's worth it to take a look back
The author is reflecting on the past, specifically on the year 1982

Hey Tommy where did you go
The author is calling out to Tommy Shea, wondering where he is now

I wanna find you to let you know
The author wants to find Tommy Shea to let him know something important

This sketchy song is just for you
The song is dedicated to Tommy Shea

I'm not kidding I really wanna find you
The author is genuine in their desire to reconnect with Tommy Shea

I used to wanna be like you
The author admired Tommy Shea and wanted to emulate him

Tommy kicking ass I said in 82 well all right now
Tommy Shea was a force to be reckoned with in 1982

I said he kicked ass in 82 that's right
Tommy Shea was impressive in 1982

I said he kicked ass in 82 come on
Tommy Shea was truly great in 1982

I said he kicked ass in eighty-ty eighty-ty two
Tommy Shea was at his best in 1982

Remember when Tommy used to say
Tommy Shea was known for saying the following words multiple times

Oi Oi
Tommy Shea would often shout 'Oi Oi'

(Chorus:)
The following lines make up the chorus of the song

Tommy kicked ass in 82
Tommy Shea was impressive in 1982

He kicked ass in 82
Tommy Shea was exceptional in 1982

That's right he kicked ass in 82
Tommy Shea was truly great in 1982