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.
High of 75
Relient K Lyrics
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I said "What's up with this weather?"
Don't know whether or not
How sad I just got
Was on my own volition
Or if I'm just missin' the sun
And tomorrow, I know
And the forecast, I know
Is that I'll be depressed
But I'll wait outside
Hopin' that I'll catch sight of the sun
Because on and off
The clouds have fought
Their control over the sky
And lately the weather
Has been so bipolar
And consequently so have I
And now I'm sunny with a high of 75
Since You took my heavy heart
And made it light
And it's funny how you find
You enjoy your life
When you're happy to be alive
And the temperature is freezing
And then, after dark
There's a cold front sweeping
In over my heart
And we might break up
If I don't wake up to the sun
Because on and off
The clouds have fought
For control over the sky
And lately the weather
Has been so bipolar
And consequently so have I
And now I'm sunny with a high of 75
Since You took my heavy heart
And made it light
And it's funny how you find
You enjoy your life
When you're happy to be alive
Sunny with a High of 75
Since You took my heavy heart
And made it light (made it light)
And it's funny how you find
You enjoy your life
When you're happy to be
Alive
The song “High Of 75” by Relient K talks about the emotions and feelings of a person going through a tough time, and how the weather can also affect their mood. The song begins with the singer talking to someone about the weather and whether his sadness is caused by the gloomy weather or it’s just his own choice. He talks about the unpredictability of the weather and how it affects his mental state.
The chorus talks about how the singer's outlook has changed since they found someone who removed the heaviness from their heart and made their life enjoyable, even in difficult times. But despite the happiness, the singer is afraid to lose the light if the sun doesn't come out, signifying the unpredictability of life.
The song highlights the power of positivity and how it can change a person’s outlook, even when faced with difficult times. The weather is used as a metaphor for the changes in life, and how we have to adjust to it. The overall message of the song is to find joy and gratitude, even in the midst of challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
We were talking together
The singer is having a conversation with another person.
I said "What's up with this weather?"
The singer comments on the unusual weather and asks for an explanation.
Don't know whether or not
The singer is uncertain about something.
How sad I just got
The weather may have caused the artist to feel sad.
Was on my own volition
It's unclear if the artist chose to be sad or if it was due to the weather.
Or if I'm just missin' the sun
The singer may be feeling down because of the lack of sunshine.
And tomorrow, I know
The singer is certain about the next day's forecast.
Will be rainy at best
The weather is expected to be gloomy and wet.
And the forecast, I know
The artist is aware of the predicted weather pattern.
Is that I'll be depressed
The artist's mood may suffer due to the weather forecast.
But I'll wait outside
The singer plans to wait outside regardless of the weather.
Hopin' that I'll catch sight of the sun
The artist is looking forward to seeing the sun.
Because on and off
The clouds are continuously covering and uncovering the sun.
The clouds have fought
The clouds and the sun are competing for dominance in the sky.
Their control over the sky
Both the clouds and the sun are vying for control of the weather conditions.
And lately the weather
The artist has noticed a recent pattern in the weather.
Has been so bipolar
The weather has been constantly fluctuating between different states.
And consequently so have I
The singer's mood has been affected by the unpredictable weather.
And now I'm sunny with a high of 75
The singer's mood has improved greatly.
Since You took my heavy heart
The artist is attributing their improved mood to someone else.
And made it light
The person made a significant positive impact on the artist's emotions.
And it's funny how you find
The artist is amazed at how much their perception has changed.
You enjoy your life
The singer is experiencing a newfound appreciation for life.
When you're happy to be alive
The artist realizes that they were not fully appreciating life before.
And the temperature is freezing
The weather has become very cold.
And then, after dark
The deterioration in weather is expected to continue into the night.
There's a cold front sweeping
A sweeping movement of cold air is coming through.
In over my heart
The artist's mood may be negatively affected.
And we might break up
The artist's relationship may be in jeopardy.
If I don't wake up to the sun
The singer needs the sun to help boost their mood and preserve their relationship.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW ARNOLD THIESSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mickey Luo
We were talking together
I said, "what's up with this weather?"
Don't know whether or not
How sad I just got
Was of my own volition.
Or if I'm just missing the sun
And tomorrow, I know,
Will be rainy at best.
And the forecast, I know,
Is that I'll be depressed.
But I'll wait outside
Hoping that I'll catch sight of the sun.
[Chorus:]
Because on and off,
The clouds have fought
Their control over the sky
And lately the weather
Has been so Bi-polar
And Consequently so have I
And now I'm sunny with a High
of 75
Since You took my heavy heart
And made it light
And its funny how you find
You enjoy your life
When you're happy to be alive
[Chorus]
And the temperature is freezing
And then, after dark,
There is a cold frost sweeping
In over my heart
And we might break up
If I don't wake up to the sun
[Chorus]
Sunny with a High of 75
Since You took my heavy heart
And made it light (made it light)
And its funny how you find
You enjoy your life
When you're happy to be...
Alive
wddbmm
The amount of times that I have listened to this album is a large chunk of my life......
james Campanaro
Same here! Might be #1
Francine Frensky/MuffyCrosswire
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Alexander
yes me too
C-Threep
wddbmm Many nights studying until 2am for AP U.S. History while listening to this album back in the day.
Donald Wieden
This song is quite special to me. Just remembering to appreciate how lucky I am to be alive was a guiding light to find actual happiness in dark times. To always smile and know that I was lucky to experience all emotions, even the bad ones, and how marvelous all of these experiences that culminate to a full life really are. It's been a long time since I first heard it, and with so many recent events in the world, it was only fitting that I would circle back around and find this song again. I wanted to say thank you, and for everyone struggling, remember, it's funny how you find you enjoy your life, when you're just happy to be alive :)
Madeline LM
I’m on HBO BBC in n
Galileo Gogh
DUDE, THANK YOU!
The Gamer Guy
Its missing something.... the sound of ATVs and dirt bikes ; )
funny how i didn't hear this song for a whole decade, yet i still remember every word.