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).
Scatterbrain
Treble Charger Lyrics
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Deniably insane, so lost, you're torn away
Your sympathy is strange, it's so unlike you still to be the same
Fight the urge to change and leave another day
It's not hard, it's not so appealing
To play it straight ahead
It doesn't make it true
You're throwing your charm away
You turned into a scatterbrain
I don't know why, I don't know why
You're telling me it's all the same
By throwing all your charm away
Don't turn into a scatterbrain
I don't know why, I don't know why
You're telling me it's all the same
By throwing your charm away
Don't turn into a scatterbrain
I don't know why, I don't know why, don't ask me why
Lately you've been hard to find
You're hiding from what's left behind
You're falling into habits I don't understand
Crazy as it seems, I'm not sure it's what I don't believe
Afraid the day is gone before you start again
The lyrics of Treble Charger's "Scatterbrain" suggest a cautionary tale about the dangers of losing focus and succumbing to chaos. The song's narrator is troubled by the erratic behavior of someone close to them, who seems to have lost touch with reality. The opening lines suggest that this person has abandoned reason and become "deniably insane", acting in ways that are contrary to their usual nature. The singer urges them to resist the urge to change and to try to hold onto their identity. The verses are filled with contradictions, highlighting the confusion and turmoil that the scatterbrained person is experiencing.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the danger of losing control and becoming a scatterbrain. The singer implores the person not to throw away their charm and uniqueness, and to fight against the forces that are trying to pull them apart. The repeated refrain of "I don't know why" suggests a sense of frustration and helplessness. The bridge of the song hints at a sense of loss and sadness, as the singer laments their inability to understand what has happened to their friend. The final line of the song suggests that time is running out and that the scatterbrained person needs to get their act together before it's too late.
Overall, "Scatterbrain" is a powerful meditation on the importance of holding onto one's sense of self in the face of chaos and confusion. It highlights the dangers of losing sight of one's priorities and succumbing to the pressures of the world. The song's driving beat and catchy melody make it a memorable anthem for anyone who has ever felt adrift in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Reasoning is wrong aside from anything that's rightly named
Your way of thinking is flawed, except for things that are clearly true
Deniably insane, so lost, you're torn away
You're in denial of your crazy behavior, which is causing you to lose touch with reality
Your sympathy is strange, it's so unlike you still to be the same
Your feelings of empathy are unusual, since you're normally not the same person
Fight the urge to change and leave another day
Resist the temptation to change and give yourself more time to make a decision
It's not hard, it's not so appealing
It's not difficult, but it's not very attractive either
To play it straight ahead
To be honest and straightforward
It doesn't make it true
But just because something is straightforward doesn't make it automatically true
You're throwing your charm away
You're wasting your charismatic qualities
You turned into a scatterbrain
You've become scatterbrained, disorganized, and unfocused
I don't know why, I don't know why
I can't explain it
You're telling me it's all the same
You're insisting that everything is equal, without any distinguishable differences
By throwing all your charm away
By wasting your outgoing personality
Don't turn into a scatterbrain
Don't let your thoughts become disorganized and scattered
Lately you've been hard to find
Recently, you've been difficult to locate or reach
You're hiding from what's left behind
You're avoiding things from your past
You're falling into habits I don't understand
You're adopting behavior patterns that are unfamiliar to me
Crazy as it seems, I'm not sure it's what I don't believe
Even though it sounds crazy, I'm not convinced that it's not true
Afraid the day is gone before you start again
You're worried that the day will be over before you can make a fresh start
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