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.
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Relient K Lyrics
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I never know with ya
You're keepin' me in the dark
You got your fast moves and
You got your one twos and
I can never let down my guard
You say
Hey Gloria
What's come over ya
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you teach me how to love
Why don't you show me what's up
I got the shakes and you're my drug
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you teach me how to fight
'Cause when you're wrong you're always right
You got a lot of nerve, I got a lot to learn
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you teach me how to love
Tellin' lies
Swattin' kisses like they're flies
Doin' everything I can to survive
Keep me in the cold
Rakin' me over the coals
Either freeze me or burn me alive
You say
You could never do better than me
Hey Gloria
I'm kinda sore with ya
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you teach me how to love
Why don't you show me what's up
I got the shakes and you're my drug
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you teach me how to fight
'Cause when you're wrong you're always right
You got a lot of nerve, I got a lot to learn
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you teach me how to love
I guess it's love flower pedals everywhere
I guess it's love running fingers through your hair
I guess it's love when you tell me what to wear
I guess it's love when you're going through my phone
I guess it's love when I can't go out alone
I guess it's love if you've got me feelin' low
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you show me how to
Why don't you teach me how to love
Why don't you teach me how to love
Why don't you show me what's up
I got the shakes and you're my drug
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you teach me how to fight
'Cause when you're wrong you're always right
You got a lot of nerve, I got a lot to learn
Why don't you show me how to
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you show me how to
Why don't you teach me how to love
The lyrics to the song "Gloria" by Relient K is a plea from the singer to his lover to teach him how to love. He wakes up alone and is always kept in the dark by his lover, who moves fast and always has a one-two punch. Despite this, the singer is willing to learn how to love from her and believes that she is his drug. The song is a mixture of playful rhythms and deep, emotionally charged lyrics.
The song suggests that the singer's lover is manipulative and often lies to him, but he is willing to put up with it to learn how to love better. The line "You've got a lot of nerve, I've got a lot to learn" suggests that the singer knows he has a lot of room for growth in love and is willing to put up with his partner's flaws to improve himself. He also admits that he is addicted to the feeling of being in love and that his lover is like a drug to him. The chorus repeats the plea for his lover to teach him how to love and what's up.
One interesting fact about the song is that it is named after Gloria Gaynor, the singer of the famous disco anthem "I Will Survive." The band's drummer, Dave Douglas, wanted to name the song after her and the rest of the band agreed. Another fact is that the song was released as a single in Japan in 2007, with a music video featuring the band playing in a room of balloons, paper hearts, and confetti.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up alone witchya
I woke up and realized that you were not there with me
I never know whatchya
I never know what you're thinking or feeling
You're keeping me in the dark
You're not being open with me about your thoughts or feelings
You've got your fast moves and
You have a way of moving quickly through things
You've got your one two's and
You have a few tricks up your sleeve
I could never let down my guard
I always feel like I need to be on alert around you
You say you can never do better than me
You tell me that you cannot find someone better than me
Aye gloria what's come over ya
Hey Gloria, what's going on with you?
Why don't you teach me how to love
Why don't you show me how to love?
Why don't you show me what's up
Why don't you show me what's going on?
I got the shakes and your my drug
I get nervous without you, you're like my addiction
Why don't you teach me how to fight
Why don't you show me how to stand up for myself?
Cause when you're wrong you're always right
Even when you make mistakes, you insist that you're right
You've got a lot of nerve, I've got a lot to learn
You're very bold and I still have a lot to learn from you
Telling lies, swatting kisses like their flies
You lie to me and dismiss my affection
Doing everything I can to survive
I'm doing everything I can to make this work
Keep me in the cold, raking me over the coals
You keep me distant and criticize me harshly
You either freeze me or burn me alive
You either ignore me completely or overwhelm me with attention
Aye gloria, I'm kinda sore would ya
Hey Gloria, I'm in pain, can you help me?
I guess it's love, flower petals everywhere
I think this is love, there's romance all around
I guess it's love, runnin' fingers through your hair
I think this is love, touching your hair feels intimate
I guess it's love when you tell me what to wear
I think this is love, when you choose my outfits for me
I guess it's love when you're goin' through my phone
I think this is love, when you invade my privacy by looking at my phone
I guess it's love when I can't go out alone
I think this is love, when you won't let me go out on my own
I guess it's love when you got me feelin' low
I think this is love, when you make me feel sad or defeated
Why don't you show me how to
Why don't you demonstrate for me?
Why don't you teach me how to
Why don't you instruct me?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MATTHEW RYAN HOOPES, MATTHEW THIESSEN, ARI LEVINE, TIMOTHY ALAN PAGNOTTA
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