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.

Baby
Relient K Lyrics

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Baby
It's all that I can do to
Thank you
Cause every time you wrapped those arms around me
I felt I was home cause
Everything made sense when you were with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Baby" by Relient K are pretty straightforward - it's a love song, thanking someone for being a source of stability and comfort. The singer expresses how important this person is to them and how they feel complete when they're together. The line "Everything made sense when you were with me" is especially poignant because it speaks to the feeling of finding someone who just fits with you, who makes everything feel a little bit easier and clearer.

While the lyrics are relatively simple, the melody and arrangement of the song give it a lot of emotional depth. The music builds and swells along with the lyrics, with the bridge section especially powerful as the singer declares "You are the one who keeps me from falling apart". There's an intense vulnerability to the song that makes it feel both intimate and universal - anyone who's found someone special can relate to the feelings being expressed.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby
Addressing the listener with a term of endearment

It's all that I can do to
Expressing a struggle to express gratitude

Thank you
Expressing gratitude to the listener

Cause every time you wrapped those arms around me
Describing a physical gesture of comfort and safety in the listener's embrace

I felt I was home cause
Explaining the emotional impact of feeling safe and welcomed

Everything made sense when you were with me
Linking the feeling of safety to greater clarity and understanding in life

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