The band was originally named NC17 but had to change their name due to some dispute with a US band of the same name. Read Full BioTreble Charger was a Canadian rock group from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, formed in 1992. The band consists of vocalist Greig Nori, bassist Rosie Martin and drummer Trevor MacGregor. Guitarist Bill Priddle, a founding member of the band, left in 2003. They began with a melodic indie rock style, but have evolved into more of a pop punk band since signing to a major label in 1997.
The band was originally named NC17 but had to change their name due to some dispute with a US band of the same name. The original drummer was Morris Palter (from inception to 1997) who is now a reknowned percussionist and assistant professor of music.
The band released 5 studio albums in their time, but Greig Nori disbanded Treble Charger in 2006, ending its 14 year existence.
Greig Nori continues to work for Bunk Rock Entertainment as the manager/producer of Canadian Rock Band Sum 41.
Bill Priddle is involved with many projects post-Treble Charger, working with Broken Social Scene and Don Vail as well as releasing an album of solo material as The Priddle Concern
Trevor MacGregor was the drummer during what was the last 9 years of Treble Charger, thus making him the longest drummer to stay with them. He is now currently the drummer of Four Square.
On January 20, 2012, it was confirmed that the band will reunite (without Martin and MacGregor).
American Psycho
Treble Charger Lyrics
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With someone like you
No matter where I turn
I can't escape your double face
Don't want to listen to the radio
Cause they don't know
Or stick around just to hear I told you so
I couldn't make it without you
I should have known better to doubt you
I thought I'd heard the end of it
And now I know
How far you'd go
To be the next freak show
American psycho
Cover of the magazines
Patron saint to troubled teens
Wish I never heard your name
Tomorrow could be just another day
Means nothing to you
A misdemeanor or a felony, that's ok
Don't want to wait for a second chance
So take a stance
It's your turn for the spotlight, the big dance
What am I supposed to do
When you know that its all true
That you stole, that you lied
That you knew
Primadonna self absorbed
Wide awake and never bored
Party binge and purge
And see results of plastic surgery
Spotted at the hottest shows
Interview on Charlie Rose
They all want a piece of you
The lyrics to "American Psycho" by Treble Charger depict the frustration of the speaker with the human race, and specifically, someone in their life who has a double face. The lyrics suggest that this person is famous or well-known and appears on magazine covers, becoming a patron saint to troubled teens. However, the speaker wishes they had never heard this person's name and knows that they have lied and stolen. The person is depicted as a self-absorbed primadonna who parties, binges, and purges, and is willing to go to extremes to be the next freak show.
The chorus of the song highlights the title, "American Psycho," and suggests that this person is willing to commit any misdemeanor or felony to remain in the limelight. The speaker is not interested in listening to the radio or hearing "I told you so" from anyone because they know the truth about this person. The lyrics suggest that this person has had plastic surgery and is always looking to be in the spotlight, spotted at the hottest shows and interviewed by Charlie Rose.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the problem with the human race
The speaker poses a rhetorical question regarding the flaws and faults within humanity
With someone like you
The speaker implicitly implies that the person they're conversing with is indicative of the human race's shortcomings
No matter where I turn
The speaker expresses their inability to escape the person's presence and influence
I can't escape your double face
The speaker highlights the person's duplicity and two-faced nature, further emphasizing their negative associations with said person
Don't want to listen to the radio
The speaker expresses a desire to avoid media attention or commentary that might revolve around the person in question
Cause they don't know
The speaker sees the media as incapable of gaining accurate or sufficient knowledge regarding the person's character
Or stick around just to hear I told you so
The speaker resents the notion of vindication since they seem to have known the person's darker side all along
I couldn't make it without you
The speaker sarcastically remarks on the notion of needing the person in their life and how life would have been more manageable without them
I should have known better to doubt you
The speaker acknowledges that they had doubts about the person's true character but chose to ignore them
I thought I'd heard the end of it
The speaker believed that the person's actions had concluded or that they had ceased to surprise them with their behavior
And now I know
The speaker, as a result of recent events or attributions, has discovered more about the person than they previously knew
How far you'd go
The speaker is now aware that the person would take extreme measures to seek attention or maintain their reputation
To be the next freak show
The person's behavior is seen as strange and abnormal, consolidating their association with the freak show
American psycho
The person's demeanor and behavior is associated with that of a psychopath, who are devoid of empathy and remorse, and thus are considered dangerous and detrimental to society
Cover of the magazines
The person has gained popularity and media attention, gracing the covers of magazines, thereby legitimizing their actions and behavior
Patron saint to troubled teens
The person has become an icon or role model to young, vulnerable adolescents, thus further propagating their unwarranted behavior
Wish I never heard your name
The speaker expresses regret over ever coming in contact with the person, seeing them as detrimental to their well-being
Tomorrow could be just another day
The person's actions and tendencies have desensitized and disenchanted the speaker, seeing them as predictable and banal
Means nothing to you
The person's behavior and actions have no adverse effects on their conscience or moral compass
A misdemeanor or a felony, that's ok
The person's moral compass is so muddied that they perceive their actions as insignificant, regardless of the severity or consequence
Don't want to wait for a second chance
The speaker sees no reason to give the person the benefit of the doubt or the chance to redeem themselves
So take a stance
The speaker acknowledges that the person's actions are deplorable and thus calls for taking a definitive stance against it
It's your turn for the spotlight, the big dance
The person's actions and behavior have finally caught up with them, subjecting them to public scrutiny and condemnation
What am I supposed to do
The speaker poses a philosophical question regarding their responsibility and obligation towards a person who is detrimental to their well-being
When you know that its all true
The speaker is certain that the allegations and assumptions against the person are valid and thus further solidifies their resentment towards them
That you stole, that you lied
The speaker explicitly states the person's immoral and unethical behavior, further reinforcing their negative association
That you knew
The speaker believes that the person was well aware of their behavior and chose to act accordingly
Primadonna self-absorbed
The person's behavior and entitlement further solidifies their narcissistic tendencies
Wide awake and never bored
The person's behavior has become too predictable, normal and unamusing, further desensitizing the speaker to their actions
Party binge and purge
The person's tendency to party and indulge in destructive behavior further legitimizes their negative association with drugs, alcohol and such
And see results of plastic surgery
The person's superficial and aesthetic tendencies contribute to their narcissistic tendencies, as they seek to maintain a certain physical image no matter the cost
Spotted at the hottest shows
The speaker sees the person's presence and association with popular shows as legitimizing their behavior and persona, further building on their negative association
Interview on Charlie Rose
The person's widespread recognition has allowed them to gain access to prestigious shows and host interviews, which they might leverage to further build on their persona and credibility
They all want a piece of you
The person's sudden rise to fame and popularity has attracted a lot of attention, with many seeking to gain access to them, thereby legitimizing their persona and behavior
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[Verse 1]
What's the problem with the human race?
(With someone like you)
No matter where I turn
I can't escape your double face
Don't want to listen to the radio
('Cause they don't know)
Or stick around just to hear:
"I told you so"
[Pre-Chorus]
How could we make it without you?
I should have known better to doubt you
I thought I heard the end of it
[Chorus]
And now I know how far you'd go
To be the next freak show
American Psycho
Cover of the magazines, patron saint to troubled teens
Wish I'd never heard your name
[Verse 2]
Tomorrow could be just another day
(It's nothing to you)
A misdemeanor or a felony, that's OK
Don't wanna wait for a second chance
(So take a stance)
It's your turn for the spotlight, the big dance
[Pre-Chorus]
How could we make it without you?
I should have known better to doubt you
I thought I'd heard the end of it
[Chorus]
Now I know how far you'd go
To be the next freak show
American Psycho
Cover of the magazines, patron saint to troubled teens
Wish I'd never heard your name
[Post-Chorus]
They all wanna know
But I already know
[Bridge]
What am I supposed to do?
When you know that it's all true
That you stole, that you lied, that you know
[Post-Chorus]
Primadonna, self absorbed
Wide awake and never bored
Party, binge and purgency
Results of plastic surgery
Spotted at the hottest shows
Interview on Charlie Rose
They all want a piece of you
[Chorus]
And now I know how far you'd go
To be the next freak show
American Psycho
Cover of the magazines, patron saint to troubled teens
Wish I never heard your name
[Outro]
They all wanna know
How far you'd had to go
And I already know
How far you'd had to go
Bman
Greig Nori is a stand up guy. My sister was a nanny for his sister. When he heard I was a fan he had my sister take my Treble Charger Cd and Sum 41 cd and had them signed by all the band members. I’ll never forget his comment. “Keep listening to the music” signed-Greg Nori. Thank you Greig, I haven’t stopped listening.
Lorne Jackson
2022 and still a Charger fan!!! Underrated Canadian content....just like the majority of our musicians!!!
Ty so much:)
maddy bundt
At least theres one person that understands MY taste in music.
Maverick114 E
@maddy bundt I like this band. Wish they made more music in this era. Learned of them through Sum 41.
LilyOfTheBurbs
I had to fly to Canada to find this CD, TOTALLY WORTH IT
Dyl
For the TRUE horde
Vinny 🔘
What country are you from ?
GJH
you know there's something called eBay right?
LilyOfTheBurbs
@GJH you know this came out in like 2001, right? Ebay wasnt a popular/affordable option for a lot of stuff, and back then there was not a guarantee you would even get your stuff or a refund of you didnt get your product.
GJH
@LilyOfTheBurbs yeah I've been using eBay since 1999 lol... Jokes though