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.
I Should Have Played Football in High School
Chixdiggit! Lyrics
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I should have played football in Highschool, then i could be like you.
I drive a Surroco and i think i was cool.
Everytime i drive by, all the girls go "ooooo"
I should have played football in highschool, cause then i could be like you!
Grade 12 UGO running shoes; you dress like all the jocks.
Then you grew your hair long and your wearing freakin' stocks.
Go to demenstrations and you started planting trees,
I dont care what tomorrow brings, i dont care about anything,
i dont care, just look into my eyes.
I dont care what tomorrow brings, i dont care about anything,
i dont care, just look into my eyes, ITS YOU I DESPISE!
I SHOULD HAVE PLAYED FOOTBALL IN HIGHSCHOOL AHH [x8]
I SHOULD HAVE PLAYED FOOTBALL IN HIGHSCHOOL OWEO!
The lyrics to Chixdiggit!'s song "I Should Have Played Football in High School" are a commentary on the social hierarchy of high school and the pressure to conform to stereotypes. The singer regrets not having played football in high school because it would have made him popular and desirable to the girls who swoon over the jocks driving fancy cars. The singer is critical of the jocks' superficiality, noting how they dress and act like their peers and engage in trendy causes like planting trees but ultimately remain shallow and selfish as evidenced by their reckless driving. By the end of the song, the singer expresses his resentment towards the jock culture, declaring that he despises "you" and suggesting that football was the key to their success and status.
Line by Line Meaning
YEAH!
The singer is expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
I should have played football in Highschool, then i could be like you.
The singer is envious of the social status and attention that jocks receive in high school.
I drive a Surroco and i think i was cool.
The singer believes that owning a flashy car makes them popular or attractive.
Everytime i drive by, all the girls go "ooooo"
The singer enjoys the attention they receive from girls who admire their car.
Grade 12 UGO running shoes; you dress like all the jocks.
The singer is describing the stereotypical attire of high school jocks.
Then you grew your hair long and your wearing freakin' stocks.
The singer is criticizing the jock for changing their appearance to fit in with a different social group.
Go to demenstrations and you started planting trees,
The singer is pointing out the irony of the jock participating in activities typically associated with environmentalists or hippies.
then you get into your car, and you peel when the light turns green.
The singer is mocking the jock for having a flashy car, but using it to speed away quickly like a race car driver.
I dont care what tomorrow brings, i dont care about anything,
The singer is expressing apathy and indifference towards the future and things in general.
i dont care, just look into my eyes.
The singer is trying to convey a sense of disillusionment or anger through their gaze.
ITS YOU I DESPISE!
The singer is addressing the jock directly, expressing hate or contempt for them.
I SHOULD HAVE PLAYED FOOTBALL IN HIGHSCHOOL AHH [x8]
The singer repeats the chorus, emphasizing their regret for not playing football in high school.
I SHOULD HAVE PLAYED FOOTBALL IN HIGHSCHOOL OWEO!
The singer repeats the chorus with an additional exclamation, further emphasizing their regret and admiration for jocks.
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@goofyskating6202
Great Song
@westcoastronnieOC714
Love this band. hopefully they'll be playing at the festival in 2021 at punk in the park Orange county California. If anybody's close to California you can find out about this festival go to punkinthepark.com for more details. Tickets are on sale now. NOFX is going to be closing the weekend it's a two-day event.This event is still new and they haven't posted all the bands playing yet but from what I've heard it's going to be a jam-packed weekend with great bands. I emailed the company that's putting it on and they told me that I wouldn't be disappointed. They can't give me all the names of the bands until they get signed releases from every band before they can post it on their website.
@RuloWeasel
I prefer the "demo" version =), This one's ok, though.