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
Draw the Line
Big D and the Kids Table Lyrics
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Whoa to grow grab the flow I wanna try this
Phone kicked up stacked up it's kinda of fucked up
Sitting back down I wanna close it not shut it
Seeing it nice nice now you want to bring it back
Fade the fade on the way and now it's back on track
Looking right up to the sky
Ask no questions but still I'm wondering why
(Chorus:)
This this time I'm drawing the line I said
(This) This time I'm drawing the line
This this time I'm drawing the line I said
(This) This time I'm drawing the line
This this time I'm drawing the line I said
(This) This time I'm drawing the line
This this time I'm drawing the line I said
(This) This time I'm drawing the line
Before you didn't know but look at all your progress
All that goes to show you gave up all your distress
Your showing and going and going and knowing
And knowing What's left damn it was given not stolen
Cause I am a piece of chalk
Trying to make my mark on the blackboard of our lives
Words of past are still my lifeline
They're getting me by
Cause I don't really care the stare and then a look away
I don't really mind the time and then it's OK
A new day lust doesn't bring us more time
You clean out my head my mind and then I'm feeling fine
(Chorus)
I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out
Close my ears and eyes
I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out
Close my ears and eyes
I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out
Close my ears and eyes
I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out
Close my ears and eyes
(Chorus)
The lyrics of Big D And The Kids Table's song Draw the Line describe the struggle of trying to make a change and break away from negative patterns. The singer is sitting up straight, determined to grow and try new things. But as he looks at his phone and sees how messed up things have been, he wants to close it and shut it out. He sees that progress has been made, and is aware that it was hard-won and not stolen. He's just a small player in the big picture of life, trying to leave his mark and make a difference.
As the chorus "This time I'm drawing the line" repeats, it becomes clear that the singer has made a decision to set boundaries and not let negativity drag him down. He's closing his ears and eyes and shutting out the noise, focusing on the words of the past that have been his lifeline. He's okay with the passing of time and has accepted that a new day won't bring more time, but he's also taking control and cleaning out his head to feel fine.
In essence, the song is about taking control of one's own life and making a determined effort to grow and break negative cycles. The chorus serves as a rallying cry for change, while the verses explore the struggle and doubt that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting up straight I said damn I kind of like this
I'm sitting up straight and feeling good about this situation
Whoa to grow grab the flow I wanna try this
I want to try to grow and learn from this experience
Phone kicked up stacked up it's kinda of fucked up
This phone situation is a bit messy and stressful
Sitting back down I wanna close it not shut it
I want to resolve this situation calmly, without completely cutting ties
Seeing it nice nice now you want to bring it back
After experiencing some good moments, you want to relive them
Fade the fade on the way and now it's back on track
After a struggle, things are now back on track
Looking right up to the sky / Ask no questions but still I'm wondering why
I'm looking up and pondering things without necessarily needing answers
This this time I'm drawing the line I said / (This) This time I'm drawing the line / This this time I'm drawing the line I said / (This) This time I'm drawing the line / This this time I'm drawing the line I said / (This) This time I'm drawing the line / This this time I'm drawing the line I said / (This) This time I'm drawing the line
I'm choosing to establish boundaries and take a stand this time
Before you didn't know but look at all your progress / All that goes to show you gave up all your distress
It's clear to see how much progress has been made after letting go of negative emotions
Your showing and going and going and knowing / And knowing What's left damn it was given not stolen
Through persistence, you know what you have accomplished and it was earned, not taken
Cause I am a piece of chalk / Trying to make my mark on the blackboard of our lives / Words of past are still my lifeline / They're getting me by
I'm like a piece of chalk, trying to make a lasting impact on the world. My past experiences are helping me move forward
Cause I don't really care the stare and then a look away / I don't really mind the time and then it's OK
I'm not bothered by judgement or the passage of time
A new day lust doesn't bring us more time / You clean out my head my mind and then I'm feeling fine
Every day is new and we can't get more time. Clearing my mind of worries and distractions helps me feel better
I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out / Close my ears and eyes / I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out / Close my ears and eyes / I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out / Close my ears and eyes / I close my ears and eyes and try to shut you out / Close my ears and eyes
Sometimes I need to block out negative voices to focus on what's important
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