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
What?
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics
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Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your voice gets louder every week (what, what?)
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your voice gets louder every week (what, what?)
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your voice gets louder every week (what, what?)
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (fuck you)
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (you suck)
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (piss off)
Why don't you shut your face and blow it out your ass
Pick it up
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your voice gets louder every week (what, what?)
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your voice gets louder every week (what, what?)
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your voice gets louder every week (what, what?)
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your voice gets louder every week
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (fuck you)
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (piss off)
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (you suck)
Why don't you shut your face and blow it out your ass
Pick it up
Fuck you
The lyrics of Big D And The Kids Table's song What? is a satirical commentary on the narcissistic and attention-seeking behavior of individuals who constantly crave attention and validation. The song is a scathing attack on people who seem to speak louder and become more obnoxious every week, demanding attention and recognition for their perceived accomplishments, no matter how insignificant they may be. The chorus of the song, "Your voice gets louder every week," is a repetition of the central message of the song, highlighting the insufferable and self-aggrandizing behavior of such individuals.
The verses of the song take a more confrontational and aggressive tone, with the band telling such individuals to "shut your face and give it a rest" and resorting to expletives, such as "fuck you" and "blow it out your ass." The use of profanity and aggressive language reflects the frustration and annoyance of the band with the behavior of such people, who refuse to listen to reason or to acknowledge the feelings of others around them.
In summary, the song What? by Big D And The Kids Table is a commentary on the self-obsessed and attention-seeking behavior of individuals who constantly crave validation and recognition, refusing to listen to reason and disregarding the feelings of others around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick it up
Let's get moving and take action
Your voice gets louder every week every week (what?)
Your opinions and ideas become more intense and persistent each week
Your voice gets louder every week (what, what?)
Your opinions and ideas are becoming more annoying and repetitive
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (fuck you)
Stop talking and take a break, you're being disrespectful
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (you suck)
Your continuous talking is making you disliked and unpleasing
Why don't you shut your face and give it a rest (piss off)
Your words and opinions are unpleasant and irritating
Why don't you shut your face and blow it out your ass
Stop talking for good because no one wants to hear what you have to say
Fuck you
A crass insult expressing hatred or annoyance towards the listener
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRESWARD BRIAN BROUSSARD, CHARLES CARLISLE, JACOB FISCHER, JON FRY, WILLIAM HARGROVE
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Cornelius McGillicuddy
A wonderful song for right now on coronavirus lockdown. Hanging in my yard with a beer, and this is a pick me up that I can really use. Thanks, guys!
S R
Why are people arguing about Shining On being punk or not ? This is ska! Insanely good ska for that matter.
We can all go home now.
Astrid Hendrix
To the replies - who gives a fuck? It's great music. End of story.
miklosselkirk
@Adam Mankowski Toasters are--ARGUABLY ;)--straddling the line between 2nd and 3rd wave.
All that to say? Agreed. Fuck elitism. It's good music that makes you move your feet.
butterstix 24
@Kari Greyd This song in particular is ska...
butterstix 24
@Erdrak This is third wave ska. Music evolves; it’s not a big deal.
Matthew Atkins
This song changes my life as a teen. Im so glad im remembered it and searched it! I cant believe I've never heard this on the radio
Colin Gordon
Not hearing it on the radio is kinda the whole point of ska music. I would be very disappointed to hear this on the radio.
Erin Hardy
Heard this for the first time in like 8 years and still knew every single word. Memories!