Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt T… Read Full Bio ↴Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Brian Pittman (bass), and Matthew Hoopes (guitar, backing vocals), during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone College. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes' automobile, a Plymouth Reliant K car, with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name.

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.

Hoopes I Did It Again
Relient K Lyrics

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[liner note:]
it's a typical cloudy day in canton, ohio, and the relient k boys are trying to score something to do.
matt t. gives dave's cell a phone call.

[*cell phone ring*]
what's up dude?
i'm getting kind of bored
let's get some food

and then hit movies 4
what's going on?
what's up with all our friends?
let's start a rumor
just to find out where it ends

cause a small town is like a small stage
for teenagers and their drama
instead of playing shows, we'll be showing plays
like 90210 without the beverly hills

well, don't you think (don't you think), don't you think it's high time
that we never settle down (never settle down)
well, don't you think (don't you think), don't you think it's high time
that we get out of this town (get out of this town)
cause if we leave then we just might be okay

hoopes i did it again
i messed everything up, and i think i hurt my friends
hoopes i did it again
relationships that work are things that i can't comprehend

ohio has the flavor of a water chestnut
it's not too crazy and it's not the best but
we're not setting forest fires just out of boredom
i'd rather see a movie if in fact i can afford one

cause a small town is like a small stage
for teenagers and their drama
instead of playing shows, we'll be showing plays
like 90210 without the beverly hills

well, don't you think (don't you think), don't you think it's high time
that we never settle down (never settle down)
well, don't you think (don't you think), don't you think it's high time
that we get out of this town (get out of this town)

cause if we leave then we just might make a difference
and if we leave then we just might be okay
and i don't think it would hurt to get away

hoopes i did it again
i messed everything up, and i think i hurt my friends
hoopes i did it again
relationships that work are things that i can't comprehend

dan bakitus said i'm shallow
he said i've got no integrity
but, i don't know dan bakitus
and dan bakitus, he don't know me

cause we always say in canton
you can't enjoy (canton joy) yourself
well, there's truth to that
but may i add
it's not half bad
and never less than that

cause we always say in canton
you can't enjoy (canton joy) yourself
well, there's truth to that
but may i add

it's not half bad
and never less than that

Overall Meaning

The song “Hoopes I Did it Again” by Reliant K is about the band members’ desire to break free from their small town of Canton, Ohio. In the first verse, we hear one member calling another to come up with something to do because they are all getting bored. They suggest getting some food and catching a movie, but then decide to start a rumor just to see where it goes. The song contrasts the smallness and drama of their town with the idea of “playing shows” and “making a difference” outside of it.

The chorus emphasizes the need to leave town and not settle down there because relationships and other aspects of life seem unfulfilling in Canton. In a line that repeats throughout the song, the singer says “Hoopes I did it again,” referencing guitarist and songwriter Matt Hoopes and suggesting that he has a knack for messing things up. The song ends with the line “It’s not half bad and never less than that,” implying that, even though Canton has its issues, it’s not as bad as portrayed.

Overall, the song speaks to young people everywhere who feel restless and discontented in their hometowns, dreaming of bigger things but unsure of how to achieve them.

Line by Line Meaning

what's up dude?
Matt T. is calling Dave's cell phone to see what's going on

i'm getting kind of bored let's get some food and then hit movies 4
Matt T. is suggesting they go to get some food and then see a movie at Movies 4 theater to cure their boredom

what's up with all our friends? let's start a rumor just to find out where it ends
Matt T. suggests they start a rumor among their friends and see how it spreads among them

cause a small town is like a small stage for teenagers and their drama instead of playing shows, we'll be showing plays like 90210 without the beverly hills
They compare living in a small town to a small stage where teenagers get involved in unnecessary problems and build unnecessary drama, as opposed to professional acting in Beverly Hills

well, don't you think (don't you think), don't you think it's high time that we never settle down (never settle down) well, don't you think (don't you think), don't you think it's high time that we get out of this town (get out of this town) cause if we leave then we just might be okay
They consider it's time to leave the town because settling there isn't good for them, and if they leave, they might just have better lives and be happier

hoopes i did it again i messed everything up, and i think i hurt my friends hoopes i did it again relationships that work are things that i can't comprehend
The singer admits he messed things up again, and his relationships don't work out because he doesn't understand how to keep them

ohio has the flavor of a water chestnut it's not too crazy and it's not the best but we're not setting forest fires just out of boredom i'd rather see a movie if in fact i can afford one
They describe Ohio as being plain but peaceful and getting into any trouble isn't necessary; they'd rather watch a movie for entertainment if they can afford it

cause if we leave then we just might make a difference and if we leave then we just might be okay and i don't think it would hurt to get away
They believe that leaving their town might make a positive difference, and it wouldn't hurt for them to have a break from it

dan bakitus said i'm shallow he said i've got no integrity but, i don't know dan bakitus and dan bakitus, he don't know me
The singer mentions a person named Dan Bakitus who called him shallow and without integrity; however, he doesn't know Dan, and Dan doesn't know him

cause we always say in canton you can't enjoy (canton joy) yourself well, there's truth to that but may i add it's not half bad and never less than that
They say that people in Canton believe that you can't enjoy yourself living there, and while that may be true, they argue that it's not so bad and never worse than that

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MATTHEW THIESSEN

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