The band was originally named NC17 but had to change their name due to some dispute with a US band of the same name. The original drummer was Morris Palter (from inception to 1997) who is now a reknowned percussionist and assistant professor of music.
The band released 5 studio albums in their time, but Greig Nori disbanded Treble Charger in 2006, ending its 14 year existence.
Greig Nori continues to work for Bunk Rock Entertainment as the manager/producer of Canadian Rock Band Sum 41.
Bill Priddle is involved with many projects post-Treble Charger, working with Broken Social Scene and Don Vail as well as releasing an album of solo material as The Priddle Concern
Trevor MacGregor was the drummer during what was the last 9 years of Treble Charger, thus making him the longest drummer to stay with them. He is now currently the drummer of Four Square.
On January 20, 2012, it was confirmed that the band will reunite (without Martin and MacGregor).
Cheat Away
Treble Charger Lyrics
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It just isn't true.
Just concerning me and you,
Is it any wonder anyway
With nothing else to do?
If you see it any other way,
Of course you can go.
Why make it any harder?
Just tell them everything you know…
Is it wise to make amends?
Go surprise your unnumbered friends…
Say goodbye,
And find a place you'll keep,
Hidden somewhere cold and deep,
Don't disappoint us all and cheat
Away your time
Why does everyone ignore it?
It won't go away,
It'll get you through today.
Doesn't anybody know by now,
There's never anything to say?
Is it wise to make amends?
Go surprise your unnumbered friends
Say goodbye,
And find a place you'll keep,
Hidden somewhere cold and deep,
Don't disappoint us all and weep
For old times.
Save a cry,
You'll need it in a week,
In every holiday retreat.
Don't disappoint us all and cheat
Away your time
I'm looking down on somewhere,
And I can see the light
Say goodbye,
And find a place you'll keep,
Hidden somewhere cold and deep,
Don't disappoint us all and weep
For old times.
Save a cry,
You'll need it in a week,
In every holiday retreat.
Don't disappoint us all and cheat
Away your time
Say goodbye,
And find a place you'll keep,
Hidden somewhere cold and deep,
Don't disappoint us all and cheat
Away your time
Cheat away your time
Cheat away your time.
The lyrics to Treble Charger's song "Cheat Away" touch on the idea that sometimes it's easier to just go through the motions than to take a risk and try something new. The opening lines address the idea that people may have negative opinions about this behavior, but the singer insists that it "just isn't true" for them. The rest of the song discusses the idea that there's "nothing else to do" and that it's simpler to just cheat time away, rather than making an effort to make things better.
The lines "Is it wise to make amends? / Go surprise your unnumbered friends" suggest that perhaps the singer is struggling with a relationship or previous conflict. They ask if it's worth it to try to make things right and suggest that perhaps it's better to let go and move on. The repetition of the line "Say goodbye, / And find a place you'll keep, / Hidden somewhere cold and deep" in the chorus emphasizes the idea of hiding from the world instead of facing it head-on.
Ultimately, the message of the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of complacency and stagnation. While it may be tempting to cheat away our time and avoid the difficult work of making changes, we run the risk of disappointing ourselves and others in the long run.
Line by Line Meaning
Say what you want about it,
Express your opinion if you wish, but it's not true.
It just isn't true.
The rumors are false.
Just concerning me and you,
This matter only involves us.
Is it any wonder anyway
With nothing else to do?
Is it surprising that we're considering cheating since we have no other options?
If you see it any other way,
If you disagree,
Of course you can go.
You may depart if you wish.
Later you can think it so,
You can rethink later,
Why make it any harder?
Why make things more difficult?
Just tell them everything you know…
It's easier to be honest with everyone.
Is it wise to make amends?
Is it intelligent to forgive and forget?
Go surprise your unnumbered friends…
Visit your countless friends unexpectedly.
Say goodbye,
And find a place you'll keep,
Hidden somewhere cold and deep,
Don't disappoint us all and cheat
Away your time
Say farewell and find a hidden, secret place to escape and cheat away your time without letting everyone down.
Why does everyone ignore it?
Why does everyone turn a blind eye to it?
It won't go away,
It'll get you through today.
This issue won't vanish, but it'll help you get through the day.
Doesn't anybody know by now,
There's never anything to say?
Isn't it clear by now that there's no point in saying anything?
Don't disappoint us all and weep
For old times.
Don't let us down by crying for the past.
Save a cry,
You'll need it in a week,
In every holiday retreat.
Don't cry now, because you'll need it for future holiday breaks.
I'm looking down on somewhere,
And I can see the light
I'm in a high place and can see the light from far away.
Say goodbye,
And find a place you'll keep,
Hidden somewhere cold and deep,
Don't disappoint us all and cheat
Away your time
Say farewell and find a hidden, secret place to escape and cheat away your time without letting everyone down.
Cheat away your time.
Waste your time by cheating.
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