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.
Curl Up & Die
Relient K Lyrics
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And I don't like the place I'm in head space within the hardwood and the ceiling
Cause if I'm restless than why do I
I want nothing but to rest my soul
And I don't get this and I know why
You see sometimes things are just beyond control
But I don't mind but I'm not surprised to find that you do
I know you do
And I feel fine
But I know the same does not apply to you
I know the same does not apply to you
So I guess that I'll curl up and die too.
Clinging to the remnants of perfection like most do after they break
It not knowing which directions the correct one do I discard or remake it
Cause if I don?t know than I don't know
But I may know someone who knows me more than I
And if I somehow could rest this soul
Maybe control could find its way back to my life
But I don't mind but I'm not surprised to find that you do
You see I know that I have done all this to you, to you
And I feel fine
But I know the same does not apply to you
Yeah, I know the same does not apply to you
So I guess that I'll curl up and die too.
Yeah, I'll curl up with you
Until I die with you
Yeah, I'll curl up with you
Until I die with you
Yeah, I'll curl up with you
Until I die with you
Yeah, I'll curl up with you, my baby, yeah, my darling
Until I die with you
Yeah, I'll curl up with you
Until I die with you alone
The lyrics in Relient K's song "Curl Up And Die" express the singer's dissatisfaction with the choices he made to get closer to someone and their emotions. He's uncomfortable with the place he's in, both physically and mentally, and wishes to find peace for his soul. However, he acknowledges that sometimes things are beyond our control and we must accept them for what they are. The singer seems to have hurt the person he's addressing, and while he feels fine now, he understands that the same may not apply to the other person. He blames himself for what he's done to them and feels guilty. The final lines of the song reveal the singer's willingness to stay with the person until the end, even though he knows it might not change anything.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like the steps I took to get to look into your deepest feelings
I regret the actions I took to understand your emotions.
And I don't like the place I'm in head space within the hardwood and the ceiling
I don't like the mental space I'm currently occupying, stuck in my own head.
Cause if I'm restless than why do I, I want nothing but to rest my soul
Even though I am feeling restless, all I truly desire is peace for my soul.
And I don't get this and I know why, You see sometimes things are just beyond control
I am confused about my situation, but I understand that sometimes things are uncontrollable.
But I don't mind but I'm not surprised to find that you do
Although I am okay with how things are, I am aware that you are not.
I'm not surprised to find that you do, I know you do
I am not shocked that you are unhappy with our situation, I know that you are.
And I feel fine, But I know the same does not apply to you
Personally, I am doing okay, but I am fully aware that you are not feeling the same.
I know the same does not apply to you, So I guess that I'll curl up and die too.
Since I know that you are suffering, I feel that I will also suffer the same fate.
Clinging to the remnants of perfection like most do after they break
Like most people, I am holding onto the fragments of perfection after experiencing brokenness.
It not knowing which directions the correct one do I discard or remake it
I'm unsure which direction to go since I don't know whether to let go or rebuild what has been broken.
Cause if I don?t know than I don't know, But I may know someone who knows me more than I
I am confused and lost, but perhaps there is someone who knows me better than I know myself.
And if I somehow could rest this soul, Maybe control could find its way back to my life
If I could find peace for my soul, I may be able to regain control over my life.
You see I know that I have done all this to you, to you
I know that my actions have brought about the unhappiness that you are feeling.
Yeah, I'll curl up with you, Until I die with you
I am willing to suffer alongside you until the very end.
Yeah, I'll curl up with you, my baby, yeah, my darling, Until I die with you
I will be with you until the end, my love.
Yeah, I'll curl up with you Until I die with you alone
Even if we are alone in our suffering, I will still be by your side.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW THIESSEN
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