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).
Funny
Treble Charger Lyrics
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I can tell what's on your mind
No need to mention what we both know
It's quite a time you picked to tell me
It's quiet time and mostly lonely
And now it's time to save the past we know so well
It's not funny
And it's not funny
It's just hurting more and more
Take your time to figure out
It's not that plain to see
And if you need someone to blame
Than you can blame it all on me
It's not the time you picked to tell me
It's more the way you want to show me
And that's all fine
It's not funny
We're not laughing like we did before
And it's not funny
It's just hurting more and more
You never told me
You never showed me
And now we're running cack and forth between two lines
And now all the little things are no concern at all
Say what you want,
We know that it's true (all brand new)
Now that we're older now, seems like it's all brand new
And we've never heard it before
The song Funny by Treble Charger has a simple and soft melody that lays the foundation for lyrics that speak of the dissolution of a relationship. The opening lines “Save your breath, don’t waste your time, I can tell what’s on your mind” demonstrate an air of familiarity and understanding that the singer has with their partner. The singer goes on to mention that the time chosen to express this sudden realization is not an ideal one, and the knowledge they share have only brought about a feeling of loneliness. The singer understands that the relationship is over, and there’s no need for the partner to reiterate what they both already know.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that life has lost its happy demeanour, and there's no joy left in it. The phrase "it's just hurting more and more" indicates the pain of lost love and the difficulties of moving forward. The song's final verse suggests that the reason for the couple's separation is due to differences that they were never discussed, and how putting them off has made the present harder to deal with. The closing line, “And we’ve never heard it before,” could indicate a sense of regret or perhaps suggests that they never really listened to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Save your breath, don't waste your time
Don't bother explaining yourself; I can already tell what you're thinking.
I can tell what's on your mind
I already know what you're thinking and how you're feeling.
No need to mention what we both know
We're already aware of the situation, so there's no need to rehash it.
It's quite a time you picked to tell me
You've chosen a moment that may not be ideal for me to hear what you have to say.
It's quiet time and mostly lonely
This moment is quiet and leaves me feeling isolated and alone.
And now it's time to save the past we know so well
It's time to acknowledge the past we share and try to preserve what's worth keeping.
It's not funny
The situation is not amusing or humorous.
We're not laughing like we did before
Our previous lightheartedness and laughter is gone due to recent events.
And it's not funny
The situation is painful and difficult, not comical.
It's just hurting more and more
The situation is becoming increasingly painful and difficult to deal with.
Take your time to figure out
There's no need to rush to a decision; take all the time you need to think things through.
It's not that plain to see
The solution or best course of action may not be immediately obvious or clear.
And if you need someone to blame
If you need to assign blame for what's happened, you can put it all on me.
Than you can blame it all on me
I accept responsibility for what's happened and will shoulder the blame.
It's more the way you want to show me
It's not just what you're saying, but also how you're trying to communicate it.
And that's all fine
I'm okay with the way you're trying to express yourself, even if it's difficult.
You never told me
You withheld information from me in the past.
You never showed me
You kept certain things hidden from me and didn't reveal yourself completely.
And now we're running cack and forth between two lines
We're going back and forth, unable to make a decision or move forward.
And now all the little things are no concern at all
The small details that may have mattered before seem insignificant now in light of recent events.
Say what you want,
We know that it's true (all brand new)
Speak honestly about what you're feeling; we both know that it's a new situation.
Now that we're older now, seems like it's all brand new
Despite our age, we're still learning and experiencing new things that can be overwhelming.
And we've never heard it before
This is a new experience for us, and we're not sure how to handle it.
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@thebeatts
Randomly started singing this in the shower this morning. (September 2012.) Can't have heard this for 10 years at least. Funny how these things come back.
@michaelfitzgerald6341
Same thing brought me here today :D
@TBOMBZ69
man finally this song gets on youtube... Jeez i was waiting, this song is AWESOME
@TheD29d
troppo bella questa canzone!!!
@dusch888
@hannahav12 if new is 10 years old... then, hell yeah!
@thefinner44
@dusch888 lol