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.
Doctor Worm
Relient K Lyrics
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Good morning How are you? I'm Dr Worm
I'm interested in things
I'm not a real doctor but I am a real worm
I am an actual worm, I live like a worm
I like to play the drums
I think I'm getting good but I can handle criticism
And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums
I'll leave the front unlocked 'cause I can't hear the doorbell
When I get into it I can't tell if you are
Watching me twirling the stick
When I give the signal, my friend
Rabbi Vole will pay the solo
Some day somebody else besides me
Will call me by my stage name
They will call me Dr. Worm
Good morning, how are you? I'm Dr. Worm
I'm interested in things
I'm not a real doctor but I am a real worm
I am an actual worm, I live like a worm
And I like to play the drums
I think I'm getting good but I can handle criticism
I'll show you what I know,
And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums
I'm not a real doctor but they call me Dr. Worm
"Doctor Worm" by Relient K is a song that provides a quirky character profile of an individual who goes by the name of Dr. Worm. The song's narrator introduces themself as Dr. Worm and proclaims that they are not a real doctor, but instead, an actual worm, living like a worm. Despite this, Dr. Worm is interested in things and has a passion for playing the drums. The singer confesses that they are not entirely sure if they are getting better at playing the drums but has an open mind to constructive criticism.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses that they cannot always tell if someone is watching them playing the drums. Rabbi Vole is introduced as Dr. Worm's friend, who will take over with a solo when given the signal. The singer conveys a dream, where someone else will call them by the stage name, Dr. Worm. The song then closes with a reiteration of the initial introduction – "Good morning, how are you? I'm Dr. Worm. I'm interested in things. I'm not a real doctor, but I am a real worm. I am an actual worm, I live like a worm. And I like to play the drums."
All in all, the lyrics of "Doctor Worm" contain a lot of paradoxical statements and satirical references. It is a humorous take on a character's profile, leaving the audience confused about Dr. Worm's real identity or what the song is trying to accomplish. The song provides an entertaining, lighthearted, and playful stream of consciousness with the added bonus of catchy drum beats.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Dr. Worm
I am introducing myself as Dr. Worm
Good morning How are you? I'm Dr Worm
I am greeting you and telling you my name
I'm interested in things
I have a curious mind and want to learn about different things
I'm not a real doctor but I am a real worm
I am clarifying that I am not a medical doctor, but a worm
I am an actual worm, I live like a worm
I am emphasizing that I live like a worm and have worm-like characteristics
I like to play the drums
I enjoy playing the drums as a hobby
I think I'm getting good but I can handle criticism
I believe I am improving at playing the drums, but I am open to constructive criticism
I'll show you what I know
I am offering to demonstrate my drumming skills
And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums
I am asking for feedback on my drumming abilities
I'll leave the front unlocked 'cause I can't hear the doorbell
I am forgetting to lock the front door because I am too focused on playing the drums
When I get into it I can't tell if you are
I become so focused on playing the drums that I am unaware of my surroundings
Watching me twirling the stick
Observing me as I spin the drumstick
When I give the signal, my friend Rabbi Vole will pay the solo
My friend Rabbi Vole will perform a drum solo when I signal to him
Some day somebody else besides me
In the future, someone other than me
Will call me by my stage name
Will refer to me using my performer name
They will call me Dr. Worm
They will address me as Dr. Worm
And I'm not a real doctor but they call me Dr. Worm
Despite not being a medical doctor, people refer to me as Dr. Worm
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr.Meerkat
They call me Dr. Worm.
Good morning. How are you? I'm Dr. Worm.
I'm interested in things.
I'm not a real doctor,
But I am a real worm;
I am an actual worm.
I live like a worm.
I like to play the drums.
I think I'm getting good,
But I can handle criticism.
I'll show you what I know,
And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums.
I'll leave the front un-locked 'cause I can't
Hear the doorbell
When I get into it I can't tell if you are
Watching me twirling the stick.
When I give the signal, my friend
Rabbi Warne will play the solo
Some day somebody else besides me will
Call me by my stage name, they will
Call me Dr Worm.
Good Morning how are you, I'm Dr Worm
I'm interested in things.
I'm not a real doctor,
But I am a real worm;
I am an actual worm.
I live like a worm.
I like to play the drums.
I think I'm getting good,
But I can handle criticism.
I'll show you what I know,
And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums.
I'm not a real doctor,
But they call me Dr. Worm.
Jimmy Jam
Great job. You've managed to keep that melancholic feel with the bright notes.
Yvana Luz
This one is really good and I would even say it's an improvement in some areas over the original.
Asahi’s Angel
I’m so sad this album isn’t on Apple Music anymore
Viridiana XVI
its on mine! i just added it today. maybe got added back?
Mr.Meerkat
They call me Dr. Worm.
Good morning. How are you? I'm Dr. Worm.
I'm interested in things.
I'm not a real doctor,
But I am a real worm;
I am an actual worm.
I live like a worm.
I like to play the drums.
I think I'm getting good,
But I can handle criticism.
I'll show you what I know,
And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums.
I'll leave the front un-locked 'cause I can't
Hear the doorbell
When I get into it I can't tell if you are
Watching me twirling the stick.
When I give the signal, my friend
Rabbi Warne will play the solo
Some day somebody else besides me will
Call me by my stage name, they will
Call me Dr Worm.
Good Morning how are you, I'm Dr Worm
I'm interested in things.
I'm not a real doctor,
But I am a real worm;
I am an actual worm.
I live like a worm.
I like to play the drums.
I think I'm getting good,
But I can handle criticism.
I'll show you what I know,
And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums.
I'm not a real doctor,
But they call me Dr. Worm.
KeyMash
This is a hella good cover
Also 7th I guess
Micah Curry
14TH!!!!!!
Great cover
Disbanded
71? is this the like number we turned it into?
Kyle Poetsch
this is five years old really
AutismoGamer
Depends