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.
Fallen Man
Relient K Lyrics
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You may be dead to me, but that don't mean we can't be friends
And now it's time to get over this, as long as it's clear you understand
That I will never trust a single thing you say again
Because the judge of you is someone I could never be
Is why you should thank the Lord that it is him and it's not me
Don't give up, it's not the end, there's hope for every fallen man
Because with every passing second comes a second chance, oh
You stole so much from me and there is nothing left to take
Save a heart, learn a lesson on how to not make the same mistake
And you may be delirious but that is something that will fade
After you confess that this mess is all something that you made
Because the judge of you is someone I could never be
Is why you should thank the Lord that it is him and it's not me
Don't give up, it's not the end, there's hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can
Because with every passing second comes a second chance, oh
Don't give up, it's not the end, you'll get back on your feet again
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can
Cause with every passing second comes a second chance
Take a good look at yourself and know, you've got yourself a ways to go
But difficult is not impossible, you can take back all the lost control
Take a good look at yourself and see, that you'll emerge eventually
As long as your heart's not too far gone,
from the only thing that can save you from yourself
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can
Because with every passing second comes a second chance
Don't give up, it's not the end, there's hope for every fallen man
To pick themselves up when they think they can
Because with every passing second comes a second chance, oh
Don't give up, it's not the end, you'll get back on your feet again
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can
Cause with every passing second comes a second chance
The lyrics to Relient K's song "Fallen Man" embody themes of forgiveness, redemption, and taking responsibility for one's actions. The song's persona welcomes the return of someone who has wronged them, extending a hand of friendship with the understanding that trust may never be regained. The persona recognizes their own limitations in the role of judge and instead encourages the fallen man to seek forgiveness and self-improvement.
The chorus of the song repeats the hopeful message that there is always a chance for redemption, and that forgiveness can come with time and effort. The lyric "with every passing second comes a second chance" emphasizes the importance of taking action in the present moment in order to move forward from past mistakes.
The bridge of the song provides guidance and encouragement for the fallen man, acknowledging the difficulty of the journey towards redemption but also noting that it is not impossible. The song ends on a note of steadfast hope and perseverance, urging the fallen man to continue striving towards a better future.
Overall, "Fallen Man" functions as a poignant reminder of the power of forgiveness and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions in the pursuit of personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
As you push it up through the soil, I will shake your filthy hand
Even though you have wronged me, I am willing to forgive you and extend my hand for reconciliation.
You may be dead to me, but that don't mean we can't be friends
Even though our relationship has been tainted, we can still choose to be amicable towards each other.
And now it's time to get over this, as long as it's clear you understand
It is time to move on from past grievances, but only if you acknowledge your wrongdoing.
That I will never trust a single thing you say again
Even though I forgive you, I do not believe you can be trusted in the future.
Because the judge of you is someone I could never be
It is not my place to condemn you for your actions.
Is why you should thank the Lord that it is him and it's not me
It is a blessing that someone else is responsible for judging your actions, rather than me.
Don't give up, it's not the end, there's hope for every fallen man
Do not lose hope, for anyone has the potential to redeem themselves.
To pick themselves up when they think they can
Despite feeling defeated, one can overcome their mistakes and improve themselves.
Because with every passing second comes a second chance, oh
Time is a gift that allows us to learn from our mistakes and make better choices in the future.
You stole so much from me and there is nothing left to take
Your actions have caused me great harm, and there is nothing left for you to gain from me.
Save a heart, learn a lesson on how to not make the same mistake
The only thing you can gain from this experience is the knowledge to not repeat the same mistakes in the future.
And you may be delirious but that is something that will fade
Your current state of confusion and disorientation will eventually lessen over time.
After you confess that this mess is all something that you made
You must take responsibility for your actions and admit your faults before any true progress can be made.
Don't give up, it's not the end, you'll get back on your feet again
Even though you have fallen, you can still pick yourself up and start again.
Forgiveness can be given when you think it can
Forgiveness is a choice that must be made by the individual, depending on their own mentality and ability to move on.
Take a good look at yourself and know, you've got yourself a ways to go
It is important to take a step back and evaluate oneself, acknowledging that there is still room for improvement.
But difficult is not impossible, you can take back all the lost control
Although the process of self-improvement may be difficult, it is not impossible to regain control of one's life and actions.
Take a good look at yourself and see, that you'll emerge eventually
With time and effort, one will eventually overcome their shortcomings and progress towards self-improvement.
As long as your heart's not too far gone,
It is still possible to redeem oneself as long as they have not become too set in their negative ways.
from the only thing that can save you from yourself
The only thing that can truly save you from continuing to hurt others is a change within oneself.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
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Paula Oliveira
Estamos em 2020 e só agora eu descobri que essa música existe (e olha que eu acompanho a banda desde 2005/2006). Eu tô passada.
Joshua Olguin
Thank you sir! For uploading this song. I have searched long and hard for this! :D
indiepctv [classic]
Amazing lyric video, but all those "can"s should be "can't"s. Other than that, fantastic job! ^_^
Ro P.
good news everyone! although this song is hard to get hold of, it is indeed on Spotify😂
Ally Paige
favorite song at the moment. :D
MadMaks
Will this ever be on Spotify tho 😭
Pintail68
Jesus is a pure joy to obey.
2whitie
Love this song. So true.
HEY!DARLING
this is amazing
FlickerFly
Dedicated athiest. Love this song~.