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.
Koo Stark
Chixdiggit! Lyrics
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but I guess there still could be a bunch
who must have been out of town
or they could have been out having lunch
they missed a nasty break up
now you and me are shagged up
I'm sick and they're getting away
it's just gonna be me and who they like to call Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
we now only went where we wouldn't see no one we knew
everything was ideal cause we stuck right together like glue
and then we saw some people that hadn't heard about you
the world's getting smaller each day
they didn't know what to say
it was just me and who they're gonna call Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Now that we're home and the room is a kinda dug down
we can tell who's a friend and we don't let the others around
(...)
now it's some one else's turn to have it
we don't want your public displays
who cares what they're gonna say
it is what it is, it's just me and my miss, Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
we don't want your public displays
who cares what they're gonna say
it is what it is, it's just me and my miss, Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
The song "Koo Stark" by Chixdiggit! is a story about a nasty break up and the aftermath of dealing with the opinions and gossip of others. The singer in the song reveals that he and his new partner, Koo Stark, are now "shacked up" together and that other people are not taking it well. They are getting sick of the rumors and whispers from others who are not happy about their new relationship. Despite this, the couple sticks together and tries to avoid seeing people they know in order to enjoy their time together free from judgment.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with the way others are handling their relationship, but also a strong sense of commitment and loyalty to each other. The chorus repeats the name "Koo Stark" over and over again, almost as if to emphasize the importance of their bond and identity as a couple. The line "who cares what they're gonna say" reinforces the idea that the couple is not going to let the opinions of others dictate their happiness or affect their relationship.
Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat ode to love and commitment, despite the challenges and obstacles that may come in its way.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought everyone knew it
I assumed that everyone was aware of it
but I guess there still could be a bunch
However, there may still be a group of people who are unaware
who must have been out of town
Perhaps they were not in the area at the time
or they could have been out having lunch
Or they were busy having lunch
they missed a nasty break up
They did not witness an unpleasant separation
now you and me are shagged up
Now you and I are together in a relationship
I'm sick and they're getting away
I am disgusted and they are avoiding responsibility
what d'ya think they're gonna say
What do you think their response will be?
it's just gonna be me and who they like to call Koo Stark
There will only be me and my partner, who is commonly referred to as Koo Stark.
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
we now only went where we wouldn't see no one we knew
We started going to places where we would not run into people we know
everything was ideal cause we stuck right together like glue
Our situation was perfect since we stayed close to each other
and then we saw some people that hadn't heard about you
But then we encountered some individuals who were unaware of my partner
the world's getting smaller each day
The world is gradually becoming more interconnected and smaller in size
they didn't know what to say
They were at a loss for words
it was just me and who they're gonna call Koo Stark
It was just me and my significant other, who they will refer to as Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Now that we're home and the room is a kinda dug down
Now that we are at home and the atmosphere is somewhat subdued
we can tell who's a friend and we don't let the others around
We can identify who our true friends are and keep others away
(...)
now it's some one else's turn to have it
Now someone else can experience what we have
we don't want your public displays
We do not desire any public attention
who cares what they're gonna say
Why does it matter what others will say?
it is what it is, it's just me and my miss, Koo Stark
This is our situation, and it is only me and my partner, Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
(Koo Stark, Koo Stark)
Koo Stark
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