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.
I Celebrate the Day
Relient K Lyrics
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The point I could convey
If only I could find the words to say to let You know how much You've touched my life
Because here is where You're finding me, in the exact same place as New Year's eve
And from a lack of my persistency
We're less than half as close as I want to be
And the first time
And the first breath that left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever
And so this Christmas I'll compare the things I felt in prior years
To what this midnight made so clear
That You have come to meet me here
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
In the hope that what You did
That you were born so I might live
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life
In this song, the singer conveys his Christmas wish to Jesus that he could find the words to express how much Jesus has touched his life. He says that he is in the same place as he was on New Year's eve and he wishes that he had been more persistent in being closer to Him. The singer then thinks about the first time Jesus opened His eyes and took His first breath and wonders if He knew that he would one day become the Savior of mankind and change the world forever. He compares his feelings from prior Christmases to what he feels now, he realizes that Jesus has come to meet him where he is. He reflects that the baby who was born in the manger would one day save his life and he celebrates the day that Jesus was born to die so he could pray for his salvation.
The song I Celebrate the Day was released by American rock band Relient K in 2003 on their album Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hands. The song is a combination of a cheerful melody and profound lyrics. The lead vocalist Matt Thiessen has stated that the song is one of his favourites that he has ever written. The song speaks about the true meaning of Christmas and how one's life can be changed by the birth of Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
And with this Christmas wish is missed
I have a Christmas wish that I cannot express
The point I could convey
If only I could find the right words to describe how You have impacted my life
If only I could find the words to say to let You know how much You've touched my life
I wish I could tell You how much You mean to me
Because here is where You're finding me, in the exact same place as New Year's eve
I am reflecting on my life and where I stand with You tonight, just like I did on New Year's Eve
And from a lack of my persistency
I admit that I haven't been as dedicated to growing closer to You as I should be
We're less than half as close as I want to be
I wish I were closer to You than I am right now
And the first time
When You were born as a baby
That You opened Your eyes did You realize that You would be my Savior
Did You understand that You would become the one who saves me when You were born and saw the world for the first time?
And the first breath that left Your lips
The moment You took Your first breath
Did You know that it would change this world forever
Did You realize that Your birth would have a profound impact on the world?
And so this Christmas I'll compare the things I felt in prior years
During this Christmas season, I will reflect on how my feelings have changed throughout the years
To what this midnight made so clear
I will compare those feelings to the clarity and deeper understanding I have gained tonight
That You have come to meet me here
I believe that You have met me where I am and are present in my life
To look back and think that
Reflecting on the past and realizing
This baby would one day save me
That You, born as a baby, would one day become the one who saves me
In the hope that what You did
I have hope in the fact that what You did when You came to earth has changed everything for me
That you were born so I might live
You were born so that I may have life
And I, I celebrate the day
I rejoice and celebrate the day
That You were born to die
That You were born with the ultimate purpose of sacrificing Your life for me
So I could one day pray for You to save my life
So that I may one day pray for You to save my life
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW ARNOLD THIESSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I Celebrate The Day
And with this Christmas wish is missed
The point I could covey
If only I could find the words to say to let You know how much You've touched my life
Because here is where You're finding me, in the exact same place as New Years Eve
And from the lack of my persistancy
We're less than half as close as I want to be
And the first time
That You opened Your eyes did You realize that You would be my Savior
And the first breath that left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever
And so this Christmas I'll compare the things I felt in prior years
To what this midnight made so clear
That You have come to meet me here
And the first time
That You opened Your eyes did You realize that You would be my Savior
And the first breath that left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
In the hope that what You did
That You were born so I might live
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life
@The1stPurpleCat
Song: I Celebrate the Day
By: Relient K
Album: Let It Snow Baby... Let It Reindeer
Lyrics:
And with this Christmas wish is missed
The point I could covey
If only I could find the words to say to let You know
How much You've touched my life
Because here is where You're finding me, in the exact same place as New Years Eve
And from the lack of my persistency
We're less than half as close as I want to be,
And the first time,
That You opened Your eyes
Did You realize that You would be my Savior?
And the first breath
That left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever?
And the first time
That You opened Your eyes
Did You realize that You would be my Savior?
And the first breath
That left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever?
And so this Christmas I'll compare
The things I felt in prior years
To what this midnight made so clear
That You have come to meet me here,
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
In the hope that what You did
That You were born so I might live,
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me,
And the first time
That You opened Your eyes
Did You realize that You would be my Savior?
And the first breath
That left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever?
And the first time
That You opened Your eyes
Did You realize that You would be my Savior?
And the first breath
That left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever?
And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life
Pray for You to save my life
Pray for You to save my life
@andyadams5640
This song is a great representation of what the gospel really is. This is what the world needs to hear.
@SorenKk
Ya!! Let's go tell 'em eh??!!
@andyadams5640
@@SorenKk let's do it
@PatriotWelder
Yes!!!
@jenniferbauer7258
This song opens my eyes to God's love every time I listen to it.... I love this
@nickrobinson5799
This song brings me back every year. Still such a powerful ballad.
@tabithahoffman2819
This is my all time favorite Christmas song!
@RockNrollAddictz
My GOD !!! I'm completely melting to this song. So good to the ears <3
@troyowens4119
True meaning of Christmas right here
@jrjoey20
One of the best christmas songs ever.