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).
Friend of Mine
Treble Charger Lyrics
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It happens all the time
It's not too encouraging,
You never prayed for anything.
What makes you so great?
Something I would indicate?
I may withstand the strongest
Can't help their similarities…
Is it fair now? Does it matter?…
[Backwards through another year]
And come down, too
To tell me what to do!
I make no claim on your design,
I will not call you a friend of mine!
I cannot follow your disguise,
I will not!
I will not!
Not sure what you say
Makes any difference anyways
Tell me what you mean
With any hope of coming clean
It's bit too late to you now
But I appreciate
The never-ending signals
We've had days like this before
I make no claim on your design,
I will not call you a friend of mine!
I cannot follow your disguise,
I will not!
I will not!
I make no claim on your design,
I will not call you a friend of mine!
I cannot follow your disguise,
I will not!
I will not!
I will not call you a friend of mine,
I will not call you a friend of mine,
I will not call you a friend of mine,
I will not!
I will not!
The lyrics to Treble Charger's song "Friend Of Mine" convey a sense of frustration with someone who the singer once considered a friend. The singer's mind is consumed with thoughts about this person and their actions, but they are not encouraged by the fact that this person never prays for anything. The singer questions what makes this person so great and wonders if they are really any different from others who have similar traits. Despite this, the person seems not to hear the singer's concerns and the singer questions whether it is fair or even matters at all. The song then shifts to the chorus where the singer declares that they will not call this person a friend of mine because they cannot follow their disguise.
There is an underlying tension in the song, with the singer feeling like they've been deceived or let down by this "friend." The lyrics suggest that the person's actions are superficial and their true motives are hidden behind a guise. While the singer appreciates the signals this person has given them in the past, they are now at a point where they cannot continue to follow their "friend." The repeated refrain of "I will not call you a friend of mine" is a way for the singer to assert their boundaries and to make it clear that they are not willing to continue this relationship on the same terms.
Overall, "Friend Of Mine" is a song about disappointment and disillusionment. It speaks to the complexities of friendships and the ways in which people can hide their true selves. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it's necessary to distance oneself from people who are not genuine, even if they were once considered friends.
Line by Line Meaning
In my tortured mind,
In my anxious and troubled thoughts,
It happens all the time
It occurs frequently and consistently
It's not too encouraging,
It is not uplifting or inspiring
You never prayed for anything.
You have never asked for or sought help or guidance.
What makes you so great?
What qualities or actions do you possess that make you appear superior?
Something I would indicate?
Is there anything I would point out or highlight?
I may withstand the strongest
I can endure difficult situations and challenges
Can't help their similarities…
Cannot avoid or ignore their resemblances or shared traits
[Doesn't seem at all to hear]
Appears to be not listening or paying attention
Is it fair now? Does it matter?…
Is it just or equitable at this point? Does it have any significance?
[Backwards through another year]
Reflecting on events or experiences from a previous year
And come down, too
To descend or reduce one's level of intensity or attitude
To tell me what to do!
To give me advice or direction
I make no claim on your design,
I do not assert ownership or control over your choices or actions
I will not call you a friend of mine!
I will not classify you as a friend or ally
I cannot follow your disguise,
I cannot comply with or accept your pretenses or false persona
Not sure what you say
Unsure of what you mean or intend with your words
Makes any difference anyways
Will have no impact or effect regardless
Tell me what you mean
Explain the intention or implication of what you are saying
With any hope of coming clean
With the aspiration of being honest or transparent
It's bit too late to you now
It is now past the point of being relevant or significant to you
But I appreciate
However, I am grateful or thankful
The never-ending signals
Constant or unending indicators or messages
We've had days like this before
Similar experiences or situations have occurred previously
I will not call you a friend of mine!
I will not classify you as a friend or ally
I will not!
I refuse to do so
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN LA PORTE, CELETIA VERONA LOUISE MARTIN, CHARLES TEMENU
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