Officially the band started in 1991 and started playing shows in 1992. However, they only played a small number of shows at this stage and decided to concentrate their efforts on practicing. In 1993 the band started playing regularly in venues around Calgary.
In 1996 Chixdiggit! were signed to Sub Pop records. They released their first self-titled album on the record label, however they only lasted a short time on the label. The band left the label as they felt as though they didn't fit in with the record label's ideals. As stated by Mike from the band: "the people that actually had to sell our records and deal with us on a day to day basis were not quite so fond of us".
At this stage Chixdiggit was touring worldwide. They were quickly picked up by Honest Don's Records, a Fat Wreck Chords subsidiary from San Francisco.
After the release of 2000's From Scene to Shining Scene, the band took a hiatus, from which they returned in 2003 and in 2005 the band started writing and recording its fourth full length album, Pink Razors. The album was released April 19, 2005 on Fat Wreck Chords in North American and Bad Taste Records in Europe.
Founding member Mike Eggermont left the band in 2002 and started Blatant Media, a software company. In 2003, drummer Dave Alcock (owner of Sundae Sound recording studio) left the band, and was replaced by the band's original drummer, Jason Hirsch.
On October 31st, 2007, the band released a re-recording of their debut album, Chixdiggit!, on Bad Taste Records. The re-recorded album was titled Chixdiggit! II.
20 Times
Chixdiggit! Lyrics
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The lyrics of Chixdiggit's song "20 Times" tells the story of a guy who is feeling ignored by the girl he likes. He has been trying to reach her for twenty times, but she never picks up the phone or calls him back. Despite this, the girl acts excited and surprised when they do finally talk, leading him to wonder why she doesn't seem to care about his attempts to contact her.
The song reflects the frustrations of unrequited love, the anxieties of modern communication, and the feeling of being left alone. It highlights how people can be easily distracted by their phones, leading to misunderstandings and miscommunication. The lyrics also depict the importance of being open and honest with each other in relationships, and the consequences of not doing so.
Overall, the song conveys a relatable tale of love and communication in the modern age, with its playful pop-punk sound and catchy chorus making it a fan favorite. The lyrics are simple yet insightful, and encapsulate the ups and downs of relationships in a relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she knew it was me but she acted excited anyway
Even though she recognized my number, she pretended to be excited when answering the call.
she said she's been doing stuff but she waited by the phone all day
She claimed to have had things to do, but spent the whole day waiting for my call.
that's what her sister told me she got one of those phones she never called me
Her sister told me that she has a phone that never rings, yet she never bothered to call me back.
I tried 20 times to reach her I got her mom on the phone she said that she's still in the shower
I attempted to contact her 20 times and eventually reached her mother, who informed me that she was still showering.
well this is what I told her I'm tired of being alone (sista)
I expressed to her (or her sister) that I am weary of being solitary.
she knew I called 20 times it didn't faze her it didn't freak her out and now I wanna see her
She was aware that I had called her 20 times, but it didn't seem to bother or alarm her, and now I desire to see her in person.
she knew I called 20 times it didn't faze her it didn't creep her out and now I wanna see her
Despite me calling her 20 times, she was unbothered and unaffected, and now I am eager to meet her in person.
she knew I called 20 times but she acted surprised anyway
She knew that I had called her numerous times, but acted surprised upon hearing from me.
I said I been doing stuff but I waited by the phone anyway
I claimed to have had things to do, but still waited by the phone for her to call me back.
that's what her sister told me yeah, that's what her sister told me
I heard that information from her sister, and it was confirmed by her sister once again.
she got one of those phones they got one of those phones
She has one of those phones that never seems to ring.
and I'm tired of being alone
I am feeling worn out and unhappy due to my persistent loneliness.
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bodiddleybodiddley
Chixdiggit never disappoints.
CastawayRY
awesome band
Sokker001
I love this song
jeffh149
saw them play at a church basement in 90s cant remember which year in fredericton nb stick got taken away in an ambulance od on acid and booze he missed a great show