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).
Drive
Treble Charger Lyrics
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Of what you heard me say
I'm troubled I confess
It's clear that I can't stay
Surrender now I guess
Safe to face the light of day
I'll tell you all the rest
It'll have to be on the way
If I live that long
Don't think I'm that strong
I wish I was wrong
But that's not likely
Driving through the night
The street lamps shine so bright
Oh they're so bright
Everything will pass
Like a car with tires that squeal
Cause it's driving way too fast
And it's me behind the wheel
I know it's been a blast
Don't know how I'm supposed to feel
The more i hit the gas
The less it seems to be real
I won't live that long
But i do feel strong
You can prove me wrong
But that's not likely
Driving through the night
The street lamps shine so bright
But I don't feel all right
Driving through the night
The street lamps shine so bright
But I don't feel all right
Driving through the night
And it's alright
The song "Drive," by Canadian alternative rock band Treble Charger, explores themes of anxiety, uncertainty, and the desire to escape. The lyrics paint a picture of a restless and troubled individual who cannot stay in one place and must drive through the night to escape their problems. The opening lines, "I'm tired of thinking less / Of what you heard me say / I'm troubled I confess / It's clear that I can't stay," suggest that the singer is struggling to communicate effectively and may be dealing with interpersonal conflicts or feelings of isolation.
Despite the urgency of the situation, the singer admits that they may not be strong enough to see it through: "If I live that long / Don't think I'm that strong / I wish I was wrong / But that's not likely." This creates a sense of tension and apprehension that permeates the rest of the song. As they drive through the night, the bright street lamps serve as a metaphor for the singer's racing thoughts and fears, which can be overwhelming and difficult to ignore.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of inevitability and acceptance. The singer acknowledges that everything - even their own life - will eventually come to an end: "Everything will pass / Like a car with tires that squeal / Cause it's driving way too fast / And it's me behind the wheel." The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Driving through the night / The street lamps shine so bright," reinforces this idea of moving forward, even if it means facing unknown dangers and uncertainties.
Overall, "Drive" is a powerful meditation on the often tumultuous nature of human existence, and the ways in which we cope with our fears and uncertainties. The song's driving beat and soaring guitar riffs convey a sense of urgency and restlessness that perfectly captures the mood of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of thinking less
I'm exhausted from not giving value to my own thoughts and feelings
Of what you heard me say
I'm tired of downplaying my own words in favor of what others want to hear
I'm troubled I confess
I admit that I'm struggling and uncertain about my situation
It's clear that I can't stay
I've come to the realization that I need to leave my current situation
Surrender now I guess
I accept that I can't change what's happening and have to face it head-on
Safe to face the light of day
It's better to confront the problem and deal with it in the open than to hide from it
I'll tell you all the rest
I'll share the details of my situation with you later
It'll have to be on the way
I'll tell you as we go - there's no time to waste
If I live that long
I'm uncertain whether I'll survive through this experience
Don't think I'm that strong
I doubt whether I have the strength to persevere through this
I wish I was wrong
I hope that my doubts and fears are unfounded
But that's not likely
Unfortunately, it's unlikely that things will turn out the way I hope
Driving through the night
I'm currently driving late at night
The street lamps shine so bright
The lights on the road are very bright and almost blinding
Oh they're so bright
I'm almost overwhelmed by the brightness of the street lamps
Everything will pass
Eventually, everything will come to an end
Like a car with tires that squeal
Just like a car that screeches around a corner at high speed
Cause it's driving way too fast
Because it's going too quickly and recklessly
And it's me behind the wheel
I'm the one in control, even if I'm driving recklessly
I know it's been a blast
I realize that up until now, it's been exciting and fun
Don't know how I'm supposed to feel
However, I'm uncertain about how I should feel now
The more i hit the gas
The more I accelerate and go faster
The less it seems to be real
The more I go faster and drive recklessly, the more surreal and disconnected everything feels
I won't live that long
I'm resigned to the possibility that I may not survive this experience
But i do feel strong
Despite my fears, I still feel capable and powerful
You can prove me wrong
Of course, I'm open to being proven wrong and surviving
Driving through the night
Still driving late into the night
But I don't feel all right
However, I'm not feeling okay about this situation
And it's alright
Despite everything, I'm still persevering and doing what needs to be done
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company, BMG Rights Management
Written by: REED PHILIP VERTELNEY, JESS CATES, MARI LORENTZEN, CAROLINE REED, LINDY ROBBINS, ELEANOR ANDREA WILSON
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Failed Bard
Easily my favourite Treble Charger song, and one of the best extended guitar solo done since the 70s. One of many Canadian bands through the 90's and early 2000's that didn't receive the broader international recognition they likely deserved.
DarkKnightTrinity
Best album by Treble Charger, everything comes together nicely in the mix of songs.
Peter Byker
Bill Priddle is one of the best indie rock songwriters of the era. Great song.
Crypto Currbit
Love this band
dusch888
I wish the solo would last forever. And it was all adlib'd, which is amazing
Clonk
Nostalgia Suddenly I'm back in Grade 8... No grade 7?!
well shit.
Dyl
Did you have to upload in 240p? Bit rate is so much lower than even 360p and you can really notice a difference in sound quality.
Dyl
Thanks for the upload though.