Big D and the Kids Table is a third-wave ska/punk band formed in October 19… Read Full Bio ↴Big D and the Kids Table is a third-wave ska/punk band formed in October 1995 in Allston Village, Boston, Massachusetts signed to Springman Records. Members of Big D ... also run the Boston, Massachusetts area record label, Fork In Hand Records, which has released numerous albums from Big D ... and other local Boston artists. Their music often reflects member's personal lives, especially the financial difficulties that many members have faced in the past. In 1999, they won Boston Music Awards distinction of "Outstanding Ska Band." Big D has put on an annual Halloween Show at the Avalon in Boston, which is decidedly the most anticipated show by both band members and fans. They have been a part of both the Warped Tour and Ska is Dead tour, sharing the stage with some of both Punk and Ska's elite underground bands. Their latest Album "Strictly Rude" has been released as well as an electro mashup album done by Bostons award winning DJ BC Called "strictly mixed and mashed" and upcoming anticipated releases include a DVD "we're built up from nothing".
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 The Hell Are You Going To Do?
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics

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Yesterday, my friend's Dad asked me

What are your goals?
What are your plans?
What are you going to do?

And I said I don't know

Overall Meaning

These lyrics convey the uncertainty and pressure that young people often feel when asked about their future plans. The singer of the song is approached by a father figure, who asks about their goals and plans for the future. The singer responds honestly, saying that they don't know what they are going to do. This highlights the struggle that many young people face as they try to find direction and purpose in their lives.

The repetition of the question "What are you going to do?" creates a sense of urgency and impatience, as if the singer is being pressured to have everything figured out right away. This pressure can be overwhelming and can lead to feelings of anxiety and self-doubt. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that it's okay not to have everything figured out and that it's important to take the time to explore different options and find one's own path.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday, my friend's Dad asked me
In the past, a father of my acquaintance inquired of me

What are your goals?
What are your desired outcomes?

What are your plans?
What specific strategies do you have in mind?

What are you going to do?
What actions will you take to achieve these goals?

And I said I don't know
I replied with uncertainty that I do not possess this knowledge

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