Treble Charger was a Canadian rock group from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Ca… Read Full Bio ↴Treble Charger was a Canadian rock group from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, formed in 1992. The band consists of vocalist Greig Nori, bassist Rosie Martin and drummer Trevor MacGregor. Guitarist Bill Priddle, a founding member of the band, left in 2003. They began with a melodic indie rock style, but have evolved into more of a pop punk band since signing to a major label in 1997.

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).

Forever Knowing
Treble Charger Lyrics

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It is really so nice?
Does it really matter to write a postcard?
I've been watching the sky
It's a little reply I wait for

It's a place over there
Not what anyone said it might be
I'd like to be unaware

Surprise aren't even fair, if you ask me

It's so nice you join in
It makes everything clear
You spend forever knowing
Then decide to appear
And I know the place that you've been

I've been thinking all day
Lights are spinning around my head feels
In a different way
I'm beginning to make some sense here

It's so nice you join in
It makes everything clear
You spend forever knowing
Then decide to appear
And I know the place that you've never been

Now I'm always tired
Never did find out
All the things you liked
What you went without

I'll be spending forever knowing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Treble Charger's song "Forever Knowing" seem to be exploring the themes of expectation, surprise, and the value of human connection. The singer is questioning the importance and impact of seemingly small gestures, such as writing a postcard, while also expressing a desire to remain open and unaware of expectations society may put on them. The singer also seems to be contemplating the nature of knowledge and the role of experience in understanding the world around them.

In the chorus, the singer seems to be addressing a specific person and expressing gratitude for their presence in their life. The line “You spend forever knowing, then decide to appear” suggests that this person has been a part of the singer’s life for a while but has only recently become more present or active. The singer claims to “know the place that you’ve been” and expresses a desire for the other person to know them equally well.

Later in the song, the singer expresses fatigue and a sense of having missed out on important information or experiences related to the person they are addressing. Despite this, they seem determined to continue on and “spend forever knowing.”

Overall, the lyrics to “Forever Knowing” seem to be exploring the nuances of human relationships and the ways in which we can surprise and disappoint each other. The song asks us to consider the value of human connection and the ways in which we can work to understand each other on a deeper level.

Line by Line Meaning

It is really so nice?
Is it actually as good as it seems?

Does it really matter to write a postcard?
Is sending a postcard really important?

I've been watching the sky
I have been observing and contemplating nature

It's a little reply I wait for
I anticipate a simple response from the sky

It's a place over there
There is a destination in the distance

Not what anyone said it might be
It's not how others have described it

I'd like to be unaware
I wish for ignorance or obliviousness

Surprise aren't even fair, if you ask me
I believe surprises are not just

It's so nice you join in
I appreciate your presence

It makes everything clear
Your presence brings clarity and understanding

You spend forever knowing
You have taken a long time to figure things out