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).
Over My Head
Treble Charger Lyrics
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Something's rubbing the wrong way
And I need something to show for
And nothing to go for
Cause I think it's over in my head
And I can't describe this feeling
I've climbed from floor to ceiling
Don't have the strength to wake up
Everything and nothing
Won't wait cause I'm not bluffing
I never asked for any help
I'm asking now
Think I'll last through the weeked
Stay away from the deep end
Cause I've got nothing to show for
And I know I need more
Circling over my head
I can't describe this feeling
I've climbed from floor to ceiling
Don't have the strength to wake up
Won't have the arms to take up
Everything and nothing
Won't wait cause I'm not bluffing
I never asked for any help
I'm asking now
I don't care where it takes me
If it takes me away
I won't know if it breaks me til tomorrow comes
What have I done today?
I can't describe this feeling
I've climbed from floor to ceiling
Don't have the strength to wake up
Won't have the arms to take up
Everything and nothing
Won't wait cause I'm not bluffing
And I never asked for any help
I'm asking now
I'm asking now
The lyrics of Treble Charger's "Over My Head" depict a sense of frustration, helplessness, and uncertainty. The singer is having a bad day and something is going wrong, causing him to feel like he has nothing to show for and nothing to go for. He feels that everything is over in his head and he cannot describe this feeling. He has tried to climb from floor to ceiling, but he lacks the strength to wake up and take up everything and nothing. He won't wait because he's not bluffing, indicating that he is serious about seeking help. The chorus repeats that he needs help and he is asking for it.
The second verse emphasizes the idea that he "has got nothing to show for", signaling a possible loss of direction in his life. He feels like he is circling over his head, going nowhere. The line "think I'll last through the weekend, stay away from the deep end" suggests that the singer feels like he's hanging on by a thread and he needs to stay away from things that could push him over the edge. The repetition of the verses and chorus, along with the repeating chords, gives the song a sense of circularity, mirroring the circularity of the singer's thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been having a bad day
The singer has been having a rough day.
Something's rubbing the wrong way
Something is bothering the singer.
And I need something to show for
The singer wants to have something to show for their efforts.
And nothing to go for
The artist has no clear goal or direction.
Cause I think it's over in my head
The artist feels that they have reached a dead end mentally.
And I can't describe this feeling
The singer finds it difficult to express their emotions.
I've climbed from floor to ceiling
The singer has tried everything they can think of to improve their situation.
Don't have the strength to wake up
The artist feels emotionally drained and lacks motivation.
Won't have the arms to take up
The artist does not have the energy to tackle new challenges.
Everything and nothing
The artist's life feels both full and empty at the same time.
Won't wait cause I'm not bluffing
The singer is serious about needing help and will not wait for someone to offer it.
I never asked for any help
The artist has been trying to solve their problems on their own.
I'm asking now
The singer is finally reaching out for assistance.
Think I'll last through the weeked
The singer is unsure if they can make it through the weekend.
Stay away from the deep end
The singer wants to avoid getting into a worse mental state.
And I know I need more
The artist realizes that they require more help than they currently have.
Circling over my head
The artist feels like their problems are constantly hovering over them.
I don't care where it takes me
The singer is willing to try anything to improve their situation.
If it takes me away
The singer does not care where their efforts lead them, as long as it helps.
I won't know if it breaks me til tomorrow comes
The artist is unsure if their struggles will be too much for them until the next day.
What have I done today?
The artist is reflecting on their lack of progress and accomplishments.
And I never asked for any help
Reiterated by the artist to emphasize their reluctance to ask for assistance.
I'm asking now
The singer is finally reaching out for help.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Deryck Jason Whibley, Greig Andrew Nori, Steve Jocz
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