The band initially formed as the Classics (1964) in Vancouver, British Columbia, but later changed the name to the Collectors (1966). Their psychedelic debut album yielded the minor but long-remembered hit 'Lydia Purple'. A second album was based on the musical score written by the band for a stage play by Canadian playwright George Ryga, 'Grass and Wild Strawberries'.
After lead singer Howie Vickers left the group in 1970, the band changed its name to Chilliwack, a Salish term meaning "going back up". With lead guitarist Bill Henderson now providing most of the vocals and doing most of the composing, the band released several records that were moderately successful in Canada. Major hit singles in Canada included "Lonesome Mary", "Crazy Talk" and "Fly at Night". The album track "Rain-o", an elegant, soaring, blues-based composition that appeared in different versions on the Chilliwack debut album and the later "Dreams, Dreams, Dreams", was a well known concert favourite.
In 1978, Brian MacLeod (guitar, drums, keyboards) and Ab Bryant (bass) joined the band. Chilliwack enjoyed its greatest success with this new lineup. The singles "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)" (1981), "I Believe" (1982), and "Whatcha Gonna Do (When I'm Gone)" (1982) were popular both in Canada and in the U.S. The band was extremely popular at the time, and was regarded as the Canadian answer to the Grateful Dead. Rolling Stone Magazine wrote:
"At their best, Chilliwack was the finest Canadian rock band, outrocking BTO and Moxy and outwriting Burton Cummings. But a lack of consistency kept it from international success."
Henderson and MacLeod received a Best Producer Juno Award in 1982 for Opus X. In early 1983, MacLeod and Bryant left the band, to devote more time to their other project, the Headpins (with Denise McCann and then Darby Mills as lead vocalists). Chilliwack's last new recording was released in 1984 and Henderson and Lawrence continued to tour with other players until December 1988. In 1989 Bill Henderson went on to form the band UHF.
2005 saw Chilliwack play Voyageur Days Festival in Mattawa, Ontario, Canada (near North Bay) with other Canadian classic rockers Moxy, Toronto, Trooper, Goddo, Killer Dwarfs & Ray Lyell for the 30th anniversary for release of the debut album by the band Moxy.
She Don't Know
Chilliwack Lyrics
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She turns a key that's always open
One look from her and that's all I need to start
And none has seen the word is spoken
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't know
When will I find a way that I can make her see
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
All around her there's a magic in the air
Words come out but they don't reach her
She slips away every time that I get near
She means so much but I can't touch her
And she don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't know
When will I find a way that I can make her see
She don't know, she don't know
(Got to make her mine, she don't know)
What she's doing to me, yeah
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't know
When will I find a way that I can make her see
She don't know, she don't know
(Got to make her mine, she don't know)
What she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
She don't know what she's doing to me
She don't know, she don't, she don't know
The lyrics to Chilliwack's song "She Don't Know" detail a man's internal struggle with unrequited love. He is deeply enamored with a woman who is oblivious to his feelings. The song describes his frustration with her lack of awareness of how much she means to him. The opening lyrics, "There's a feeling burning in my heart, She turns a key that's always open," evoke a sense of passion and longing that is echoed throughout the song.
Despite the fact that she doesn't reciprocate his feelings, the singer remains captivated by her. He notes that there is a "magic in the air" around her, but that he is unable to connect with her. Ultimately, he hopes to find a way to make her aware of his love, but is unsure if he will ever be successful in doing so.
Overall, "She Don't Know" is a poignant reminder of the power of unrequited love, and how it can consume individuals even when the object of their affection is unaware.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a feeling burning in my heart
I have strong feelings of affection and desire for her.
She turns a key that's always open
She has an effortless and natural way of captivating my attention and affection.
One look from her and that's all I need to start
Her gaze is enough to ignite my feelings and make me want to pursue her.
And none has seen the word is spoken
Our mutual attraction and desire is unspoken and yet to be acknowledged by either of us.
All around her there's a magic in the air
Being near her is enchanting and creates a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation.
Words come out but they don't reach her
My attempts to express my feelings to her are unsuccessful and don't seem to register with her.
She slips away every time that I get near
She seems to withdraw or become elusive when I try to pursue her or get closer.
She means so much but I can't touch her
She holds great significance to me, but I feel like I can't get through to her or establish a deeper connection.
When will I find a way that I can make her see
I am struggling to figure out how to get her to understand my feelings and reciprocate them.
(Got to make her mine, she don't know)
I feel a strong determination and urgency to win her over and make her mine, even though she may not realize it yet.
What she's doing to me, yeah
Her effect on me is profound, and I am deeply affected by her.
She don't know what she's doing to me
She is unaware of the impact she has on me and how deeply I feel for her.
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Lynn
on Groundhog
Ground hog. Ground hog
What makes your back so brown?
I been living in the ground so darn long
It's a wonder I go round round
It's a wonder I go round
It's a wonder I go round round
It's a wonder I go round.
Red bird. Red bird
What makes your head so red?
I been picking your corn all day long,
It's a wonder I ain't dead yet
It's a wonder I ain't dead
It's a wonder I ain't dead yet
It's a wonder I ain't dead.
Rattlesnake, rattlesnake
What makes your teeth so white?
I been lying in the sun all day long
You're lucky I don't bite bite
You're lucky I don't bite
You're lucky I don't bite bite
You're lucky I don't bite
Muskrat, muskrat
What makes you smell so bad?
I been living in the ground all my life
I'm bonafide if I did did
Bonafide if I did
Bonafide if I did did
Bonafide if I did