The band was started after Kyle "KJ" Jansen, Mark O'Flaherty and Mike Egger… Read Full Bio ↴The band was started after Kyle "KJ" Jansen, Mark O'Flaherty and Mike Eggermont started selling Chixdiggit! T-shirts at their high-school, although at this stage the band did not officially exist. Eventually the shirts started selling well, which provided the band with enough money to purchase a drum kit. However none of the band members had any musical experience nor did any of the members own instruments (except Mark who owned a classical guitar). Mike took up playing Bass and because "KJ couldn't sit still long enough to be drummer" he took up playing guitar as well as becoming the lead vocalist for the band. The band in its early stages went through many drummers, however, Jason Hirsh is currently the drummer for the band.

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.

Thursday Night
Chixdiggit! Lyrics

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Talking to my friends at work today
Times are getting them down
They asked me for advice
Thursday night is the night
I always go out
You don't gotta wait for Saturday
The party's going right now
You want to feel alright Thursday night

You want to go on downtown

Well it was Thursday (Thursday) Thursday night
Well it was Thursday (Thursday) Thursday night
I feel alright, Thursday night
I get down
They were only worried about one thing
They didn't want to get fired
Those who know how to rock and roll
Can make it through a day tired
Everybody's happy at work today
A couple look a bit gone
There's a sign you know

"Run out of rope, tie a knot
And hang on" for Thursday (Thursday)
Thursday night Thursday (Thursday) Thursday night
I feel alright, Thursday night
I breakout you got you problems?
You hate life?
You want to feel alright?
Get your shoes on off the couch
It's Thursday night
I'm living for Thursday night
I'm living for Thursday night

I'm living for Thursday night
I'm living for Thursday

Overall Meaning

In "Thursday Night", Chixdiggit! talks about being able to have fun any day of the week, not just on the weekends. The song starts with the singer's friends being down and asking for advice. The solution is simple, as Thursday night is the best night to go out because the party is already happening. The chorus repeats the phrase "Thursday night" several times, emphasizing the fact that the singer is excited about going out that night.

The second verse mentions that some people at work are happy, but others are not. Some are worried about getting fired and feeling tired. However, those who know how to "rock and roll" can push through the day. The chorus repeats again, and the song ends with the singer urging the listener to get their shoes on and join him in living for Thursday night.

The song has a carefree and fun vibe to it, showcasing the idea of enjoying life and not taking everything too seriously. It's an anthem for those who want to let loose and have a good time after a long week.

Line by Line Meaning

Talking to my friends at work today
The singer is having a conversation with friends at work who are feeling down.

Times are getting them down
The friends are feeling low and discouraged.

They asked me for advice
The friends have turned to the singer for guidance.

Thursday night is the night
The singer suggests that Thursday night is the night to go out and have fun.

I always go out
The singer is a regular at going out on Thursday nights.

You don't gotta wait for Saturday
The singer implies that you don't have to wait for the weekend to have a good time.

The party's going right now
The singer suggests that there is always a party happening somewhere on Thursday night.

You want to feel alright Thursday night
The singer encourages the friends to come out and enjoy their Thursday night.

You want to go on downtown
The singer suggests they all head downtown and have a good time.

Well it was Thursday (Thursday) Thursday night
The singer sings about the excitement of Thursday night.

I feel alright, Thursday night
The singer expresses their excitement and good mood for Thursday night.

I get down
The singer gets excited and ready to party.

They were only worried about one thing
The friends were only worried about the possibility of getting fired.

They didn't want to get fired
The friends were afraid of losing their jobs.

Those who know how to rock and roll
The singer suggests that people who know how to party can handle a stressful workday.

Can make it through a day tired
The singer implies that a fun night out can give you the energy to make it through the next day.

Everybody's happy at work today
The singer suggests that after a good Thursday night, people are in a good mood at work the next day.

A couple look a bit gone
The singer observes that some people look tired or hungover at work.

There's a sign you know
The singer suggests that this is a sign that they had a good night out.

"Run out of rope, tie a knot
The singer quotes a popular saying that suggests when you are at the end of your rope, try tying a knot and holding on.

And hang on" for Thursday (Thursday)
In context, the singer is encouraging people to hold on to the thrill and excitement of Thursday night.

Thursday night Thursday (Thursday) Thursday night
The singer repeats the excitement of Thursday night throughout the song.

I breakout you got you problems?
The singer asks if the listener has any problems, suggesting that Thursday night is the time to leave those problems behind and have fun.

You hate life?
The singer asks if the listener is unhappy, suggesting that Thursday night is the time to change that.

You want to feel alright?
The singer asks if the listener wants to feel happy and carefree, encouraging them to come out on Thursday night.

Get your shoes on off the couch
The singer tells the listener to get up and get ready to go out.

It's Thursday night
The singer reminds the listener of the night they should be getting ready for.

I'm living for Thursday night
The singer expresses their love and excitement for Thursday night.

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