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 and eventually in 1994 went on tour opening for Lagwagon.

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".

The band has currently released four full length records. Their latest release Pink Razors was released April 19th 2005.

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Chixdiggit Lyrics

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Get high
Get Down

It's a rock show
Not a head show here tonight

Don't cry
You'll drown

You can wear black hear
But there's no cryin' tonight

Tonight

Tonight
Tonight

Overall Meaning

At first glance, "Get Down" seems like a simple rock 'n' roll song about partying and having a good time. However, lyrics like "It's a rock show/Not a head show here tonight" suggest that the song is about much more than just having fun. The singer is urging the audience to let go of their worries and inhibitions to fully enjoy the show. The lines "Don't cry/You'll drown" further emphasize the need to let go of negative emotions and fully immerse oneself in the music.

Despite these seemingly dark undertones, the chorus repeats the simple phrase "Get high/Get down" and "Tonight/Tonight/Tonight," creating a sense of urgency and excitement. The song becomes an anthem for living in the moment and fully embracing the present.

Overall, "Get Down" is a song about letting loose, forgetting one's troubles, and simply enjoying life. It urges listeners to get lost in the music and live in the moment, even if only for one night.

Line by Line Meaning

Get high
Let loose, have fun and embrace the energy of the music

Get Down
Dance and enjoy yourself

It's a rock show
This is not a concert to contemplate the lyrics or the music, but to fully immerse yourself in the sound

Not a head show here tonight
No need to think too deeply or overanalyze anything, just have a good time

Don't cry
There's no need to be sad or upset

You'll drown
It's better to focus on enjoying the music and the moment

You can wear black here
There are no expectations or dress codes, be comfortable and be yourself

But there's no cryin' tonight
This is not the place to be emotional or vulnerable, but a place to forget about your troubles and have fun

Tonight
This moment is special and won't last forever

Tonight
You should seize this opportunity to enjoy the music, have fun, and create great memories

Tonight
This is your chance to let loose and embrace the moment.