Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt T… Read Full Bio ↴Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Brian Pittman (bass), and Matthew Hoopes (guitar, backing vocals), during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone College. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes' automobile, a Plymouth Reliant K car, with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name.

In 2000, Dave Douglas replaced Stephen Cushman on drums. In 2004, John Warne, formerly of Ace Troubleshooter replaced Brian on bass guitar. In 2005,Jon Schneck joined on with additional guitars, as well as banjo, bells, and backing vocals. In 2008, Ethan Luck, formerly of The O.C. Supertones and Demon Hunter replaced Dave on drums.

The band has released 9 albums, including 2 Christmas albums, as well as 6 EPs, and some other miscellaneous projects. Starting in 2000 with their second album, Relient K was signed to Gotee Records, a Christian record label. In 2004, their album Mmhmm shot them into mainstream popularity when it released at #15 on Billboard 200, and was released on Gotee, Mono Vs. Stereo (both Christian record labels), as well as Capitol, a secular label. They stayed with Gotee/Capitol until 2007, and their album Five Score and Seven Years Ago released at #6. Their latest album, Forget and Not Slow Down was released in 2009 with Mono Vs. Stereo. The band has done very well in both the Christian and mainstream music industries. The band has received numerous awards including a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Rock Gospel Album and two Dove Awards. The band has sold over 2 million records, with three albums being given gold certification by the RIAA.

The band's musical style has changed over the years, starting off as very pop-punk, and maturing into a unique sort of pop-alternative-rock, with many songs varying in style, and some including acoustic guitars, piano, banjo, synths, bells, etc. Through the years, their lyrics and songwriting have matured, but they have not lost their silly side and sense of humor. They still often reference their Christian faith throughout their songs.

Matt Thiessen, the band's main songwriter, also has a solo side project, Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes. He has also collaborated with Owl City. Dave Douglas also had a solo side project, Agnes.

BOOMERANG
Relient K Lyrics

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Hey, I try to run away
But everywhere I turn, I turn around
And you're right back in my face
And everything you say
I can't get away from you
I just can't escape

'Cause you're at my favorite bar

Your hoodie's in my car
The smell of your Chanel 5 won't die hard
Yeah I don't stand a chance
You're hanging with my friends
When I see you again that's when it starts

We break just like it ain't no thing
But we ridin' on a boomerang
Our love is like a rubber band
Snap back, snap back
Here we go again

Snap back, snap back
Here we go again
Snap back, snap back
Here we go again

Hey, already on the way
End up at your place when I should be driving home
Girl what was I thinking
Girl what was I drinking
Trying to tell myself that it can't be wrong

You were at my favorite bar
Your hoodie's in my car
The smell of your Chanel 5 won't die hard
Yeah I don't stand a chance
You're hanging with my friends
When I see you again that's when it starts

We break just like it ain't no thing
But we ridin' on a boomerang
Our love is like a rubber band
Snap back, snap back
Here we go again

Snap back, snap back
Here we go again
Snap back, snap back
Here we go again

We break just like it ain't no thing
But we ridin' on a boomerang
Our love is like a rubber band
Snap back, snap back
Here we go again

We break just like it ain't no thing
But we ridin' on a boomerang
Our love is like a rubber band
Snap back, snap back
Here we go again

We break just like it ain't no thing
But we ridin' on a boomerang
Our love is like a rubber band

Snap back, snap back
Here we go again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Relient K's Boomerang are about a person who is trying to move on from a past relationship but keeps being pulled back into it. Everywhere they go, they are reminded of their ex-partner, whether it's at a favorite bar, seeing their friends, or even having their ex's hoodie still in their car. The song talks about the struggles of trying to move on but being unable to do so because of the constant reminders and temptations. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is volatile and unpredictable, comparing it to a boomerang that keeps coming back around, and a rubber band that snaps back when stretched too far. The repeated refrain of "snap back, snap back, here we go again" highlights how the cycle of breaking up and getting back together is a never-ending cycle, much like a boomerang that always returns to its starting point.

Overall, the song is a catchy reminder of how difficult it can be to break free from a toxic relationship, even when we know it's not good for us. The lyrics are relatable for anyone who has struggled to move on from a past relationship, particularly when there are constant reminders of the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, I try to run away
The singer tries to escape from someone, but is unsuccessful.

But everywhere I turn, I turn around
No matter where the singer goes, the person they are trying to escape from is always there.

And you're right back in my face
The person the singer is trying to escape from is always in their presence.

And everything you say
The words that the person the artist is trying to escape from say affect the artist, making it harder to leave.

I can't get away from you
The artist can't seem to escape the hold that the other person has on them.

I just can't escape
The singer cannot get away from the hold the other person has on them.

'Cause you're at my favorite bar
The person the singer is trying to escape from is at their favorite hangout spot.

Your hoodie's in my car
The person has left their clothing item in the artist's car, showing that they have been spending time together.

The smell of your Chanel 5 won't die hard
The artist can still smell the perfume of the person they are trying to escape from, indicating their strong presence in the artist's life.

Yeah I don't stand a chance
The artist feels powerless and unable to escape the person's hold on them.

You're hanging with my friends
The person the singer is trying to escape from is spending time with the singer's friendship group.

When I see you again that's when it starts
Every time the artist sees the other person, their feelings for them are rekindled.

We break just like it ain't no thing
The relationship between the two people ends easily, without much fuss.

But we ridin' on a boomerang
However, the relationship always finds a way to come back and continue.

Our love is like a rubber band
The relationship between the two people is like a stretched rubber band, constantly coming back together.

Snap back, snap back
The relationship snaps back into place easily.

Here we go again
The cycle of ending and rekindling the relationship starts anew.

Hey, already on the way
The singer is on their way to the other person's place, despite trying to escape them earlier on.

End up at your place when I should be driving home
The singer ends up at the other person's place instead of heading home, indicating a lack of control over their feelings and actions towards the person they are trying to escape from.

Girl what was I thinking
The artist questions their own judgment and actions towards the other person.

Girl what was I drinking
The artist was possibly under the influence of alcohol when they made the decision to see the other person.

Trying to tell myself that it can't be wrong
The artist is attempting to justify their actions and feelings towards the other person, despite trying to escape them.