Matthew Arnold Thiessen (born on August 12, 1980 in St. Catharines, Ontario… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Arnold Thiessen (born on August 12, 1980 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) most notably is the lead singer, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the Christian rock band Relient K. He founded the band with fellow guitarist Matt Hoopes and bassist Brian Pittman in 1997. His songs generally draw influence from both his Christian faith and adolescent past.

His parents were divorced when he was only six years old. Later, his mother remarried and he moved to Canton, Ohio. Shortly after this, he met two of his best friends and future bandmates, Hoopes and Pittman. As a teenager Thiessen was well known for his very authentic goat impressions. The Beach Boys and The Beatles are two of his biggest musical influences. He likes wearing plaid, but doesn't like high-tops. He is loveable toward all animals (especially penguins). Thiessen is also known for being a prankster. Some of his favorite memories include getting massive sunburns and riding a yacht in Jacksonville, Florida. He now resides in Bolivar, Ohio. Some of his hardcore fans call him "Matty T" or "T-Sun."

In addition to being in Relient K, Thissen plays in his own solo piano project called Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes. The songs are typically emotional and very personal. He currently has 6 songs produced for many different CDs, including various compilation albums.

While primarily seen playing the guitar and the piano, it is said that Thiessen can play ten instruments. Other known instruments that he can play include bass, drums, bells, organ and trumpet.

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Matthew Thiessen Lyrics

I'm looking at a photograph of heaven
And the personnel they let in expose the souls who're not afraid to show
I'll analyze the world and all its people
Concluding everyone is evil and I more so than anyone
I know I have my faults
But I'd so much rather look at yours and pretend I have none at all
But who am I kidding anyway

I won't give you the satisfaction of seeing me when I'm like this
Cause honestly you wouldn't like this

So close your eyes and watch me hide

I won't give you the satisfaction of seeing me broken and bleeding
Life that is barely still breathing
So close your eyes and watch me hide
Watch me hide

So I wander off where no one else can find me
And the silence will remind me that this is more sobering than I thought
I could hold on to that old familiar lie that is pretend nothing's wrong
But who am I kidding anyway

And I thought it'd be okay
Innocence to not do anything
But sometimes as you grow smarter, your heart grows harder
Stupid things that those around us do
Often make us angry and teach us not follow suit
Just be sure your heart stays full, not emptied out and cynical
Lately, yourself is someone you can't be
And I say if this is you then woe is me

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