The band's label, Jade Tree Records, also put out a compilation of rare and live material, Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems, in September 2003, which also featured a teaser DVD for a forthcoming live DVD that will include footage from the band's 2003 reunion shows for the Syrentha Savio Endowment charity.
In 2005, the band played a reunion show as a benefit for New York City's historic CBGB venue on August 22, 2005. The opening bands were Take My Chances (ex-The Backup Plan), Voice in the Wire, and Grey Area (whose lead singer joined Kid Dynamite for the song "Birthday" which is a cover of a song by Token Entry, the singer from Grey Area's old band). The band jokingly came up with a new "song" during the soundcheck called "Whoa Dave Can You Hear Me"; in which they tested out their equipment to see if everything was set up properly while Jason Shevchuk screamed "Whoa Dave can you hear me" over and over.
Four Years In One Gulp, a DVD documentary on the band, was released on February 21, 2006. Along with commentary and history of the band, it includes 25 live performances throughout the band's lifetime. Carry the Torch: A Tribute to Kid Dynamite was released by Get Outta Town Records in 2009, after originally being planned for release in 2007. The album contains covers of every song, that were both written and recorded by Kid Dynamite as interpreted by other punk and hardcore bands.
The band has performed other reunion shows at "This Is Hardcore" fest in 2010, and "Fuck Yeah Fest" in Los Angeles, on September 3, 2011, The Fest 10 in Gainesville, Florida and FunFunFunFest 2011 in Austin, Texas.
In 2013, the band officially announced they were breaking up. They played their last shows at This Is Hardcore Fest in Philadelphia and in New York with Swearin’ and Joyce Manor.
Birthday
Kid Dynamite Lyrics
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You let your problems swallow you whole, then try to make me understand. You let your troubles rule your life and I can't comprehend. Your past is gone, your future's shot, your life is totally blown. You make excuses for yourself and that's something I can't condone. We both have the same birthday, but you age so much more. I know that I'll be making noise when I'm age 94. You say that I should grow up, that life is more than fun. But, when ever problems challenge you, it seems they've always won. Your past is gone, your future's shot, your life is totally blown. You condemn the youthfull fun I have -that you also used to own. We both have the same birthday, but you age so much more. You're ready for retirement and you're not even 24. I'm not gonna retire 'caue I'm still young at heart. And time will tell, in the future, who has done their part. And if you don't agree with me, well then you can sit home until your grave. Because, at any age, we'll be on this stage playing fast, smart, strong, and brave. Oh, my god, it's Ernie.
The lyrics of Kid Dynamite's song "Birthday" are actually a cover of the song by Token Entry. The song is a critique of the idea of growing up and losing touch with the youthful spirit of fun and adventure. The singer of the song is frustrated with a friend who has let their problems consume them, and they cannot understand why someone would let their troubles rule their entire lives. The friend has lost their sense of adventure and excitement, and they consistently make excuses for their choices and behaviors.
The chorus of the song centers around the fact that the singer and their friend share the same birthday, but the friend appears to have aged much more quickly than the singer. In fact, the friend seems to be ready for retirement despite being only 24 years old. The singer rejects the idea of retirement and growing up, insisting that they will always be young at heart and willing to take risks and explore new experiences. The song concludes with the assertion that both the singer and their friend will always be playing music and living life to the fullest, no matter their age or circumstances.
Overall, "Birthday" is a powerful reminder that growing up does not mean losing touch with the joy and excitement of life. While it can be easy to become consumed by our problems and worries, it's important to maintain a sense of childlike wonder and enthusiasm. The song encourages listeners to embrace their youthfulness and to never stop chasing their dreams, no matter their age.
Line by Line Meaning
You let your problems swallow you whole, then try to make me understand.
I see that you are struggling with your life and you want me to empathize with you, but it's difficult for me to understand how you let your troubles consume you completely.
You let your troubles rule your life and I can't comprehend.
Your problems seem to dictate your entire life and it's hard for me to grasp how you allow that to happen.
Your past is gone, your future's shot, your life is totally blown.
It seems like you have lost all hope for the future because the past has been too overwhelming and it has ruined your life.
You make excuses for yourself and that's something I can't condone.
You tend to justify your mistakes and shortcomings with excuses which is not acceptable to me.
We both have the same birthday, but you age so much more.
Although we share the same birth date, you seem to age much faster than me because you let your problems weigh you down too much.
You say that I should grow up, that life is more than fun.
You suggest that I need to mature and understand that life has more to offer than just seeking enjoyment.
But, when ever problems challenge you, it seems they've always won.
Despite your advice, it seems like you are unable to overcome your own obstacles and problems always get the best of you.
You condemn the youthfull fun I have -that you also used to own.
You criticize the fun that I enjoy, which is the same type of fun you used to have when you were younger.
You're ready for retirement and you're not even 24.
You seem to have given up on life and feel like you're ready for retirement even though you're only 24 years old.
I'm not gonna retire 'cause I'm still young at heart.
I refuse to give up on life and feel like I'm still young at heart despite any obstacles I may face.
And time will tell, in the future, who has done their part.
Eventually, it will become clear which one of us has truly lived their life to the fullest and made the most of it.
And if you don't agree with me, well then you can sit home until your grave.
If you disagree with my perspective, then you're welcome to stay home and not participate in life until you die.
Because, at any age, we'll be on this stage playing fast, smart, strong, and brave.
No matter what age we are, we will always be on this stage being quick-witted, intelligent, empowered, and brave.
Oh, my god, it's Ernie.
This line does not seem to fit the overall meaning of the song and may be interpreted as a non-sequitur or inside joke.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES MAURINIER
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Giovanni Kattan
I love this! Amazing cover of a cover :)
Michal Šíp
I adore speed of her singing, the lyrics of this song are pretty hard for no native english speaker:-).
parisinflames
wow this is really good guys, well done.
babylonastronaut
hardcore will never die!
Dutch Chattahoochee
how did i just discover this? it's great! on my way with my 40. lol
Rebecca Heriz
I was just listening to this on my phone, and came over to youtube so I could post it on fb, and found yours. FUN FUN FUN! My 9 yr old LOVES this song too =)
JP
I fucking love this cover of this cover.
Ernie Parada
wow! Awesome! although one thing I've never been accused of in my life is not enough enthusiasm!
C. Ranger
Amazing, fatastic band, great cover, make an album so i dont have to stream. Are you playing Live
Arthur John
Token entry wrote it. This is a cover of a cover.