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.
If I Could Take You Home
Relient K Lyrics
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Taking about all this tragedy
You've got everything
When you're close to me
You're all around
You're surrounding me
Intoxicated by the air you breathe
With me
Oh oh
Like broken pieces of a shattered dream
Or like a movie with a missing scene
You'd like you believe
I'm nothing special
But if I could take you home
If I could take you home
If I could take you home
I'll be all that you need
The trail of broken hearts you left behind
Should send me running girl
But I don't mind
It's not up to me
Where you sleep
oh oh
But you're so good at making casualties
Inflicting pain rather casually
It's easy to see
You'd do it to me
Oh oh
Like broken pieces of a shattered dream
Or like a movie with a missing scene
You'd like to believe
I'm nothing special
But if I could take you home
If I could take you home
If I could take you home
I'll be all that you need
If I could take you home (Oh whoa oh)
If I could take you home (Oh whoa oh)
If I could take you home (Oh whoa oh)
Oh whoa oh
You think I'm nothing special
But if I could take you home (Oh whoa oh)
Oh whoa oh
Oh whoa oh
Oh whoa oh
Oh whoa oh
If I could take you home
If I could take it slow(Oh whoa oh)
If I could let you know
If I could make you see
That I'll be all that you need (Oh whoa oh)
Oh whoa oh
You think I'm nothing special
But If I could take you home
If I could take you home
If I could take you home
I'll be all that you need
If I could take you home (Oh whoa oh)
If I could take it slow (Oh whoa oh)
If I could let you know (Oh whoa oh)
Oh whoa oh
You think I'm nothing special
But If I could take you home (Oh whoa oh)
Oh whoa oh
I'll be all that you need (Oh whoa oh)
The song "If I Could Take You Home" by Relient K talks about a person who is infatuated with someone who is a bit of a heartbreaker. The singer acknowledges that the person they are interested in has hurt others in the past, but still can't help but feel drawn to them. The lyrics compare the situation to broken pieces of a shattered dream or a movie with a missing scene, suggesting that while there may be some rough edges, the singer sees potential in the situation.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that the person the singer is interested in may not think of them as special or anything particularly noteworthy. However, the singer believes that if they could take this person home, they would be able to show them that they are all that they need. It's a bit of a desperate plea, but there is a sense of hope in the lyrics as well.
Overall, the song is about wanting someone who might not be the best for you and feeling like you could be the one to change them. It's a complicated and often painful situation, but the singer can't help but feel like they need to try.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the words that you're telling me
I am listening to what you are saying
Taking about all this tragedy
You are discussing something sad or disastrous
You've got everything
You have everything you need
When you're close to me
Being near me makes you feel complete
You're all around
Your presence is felt everywhere
You're surrounding me
You are enveloping me
Intoxicated by the air you breathe
Being around you is like a high
Oh oh
Exclamation denoting excitement or surprise
Like broken pieces of a shattered dream
Feels like a broken dream
Or like a movie with a missing scene
Feels incomplete, like part of a movie is missing
You'd like you believe
You convince yourself
I'm nothing special
I am not extraordinary
But if I could take you home
But if I could bring you with me
I'll be all that you need
I will fulfill all of your desires
The trail of broken hearts you left behind
People you have hurt in the past
Should send me running girl
I should be afraid of getting hurt by you
But I don't mind
But I am willing to take that risk
It's not up to me
I am not in control
Where you sleep
Where you stay at night
But you're so good at making casualties
You are skilled at causing harm to others
Inflicting pain rather casually
Causing hurt without much thought or effort
It's easy to see
It is obvious
You'd do it to me
You could easily hurt me too
If I could take it slow
If we could move at a slower pace
If I could let you know
If I could make you understand
That I'll be all that you need
I can fulfill all of your needs
You think I'm nothing special
You believe I am ordinary
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW RYAN HOOPES, MATTHEW THIESSEN, FERNANDO GARIBAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JustAnotherBasic
This is such a catchy song! I'm falling in love with this album! People. Chill. This is just a different sound for them. So what? It's always nice to change things up. Seriously. Chill.
Qoslaw!
+Ashley Daniel ^ This, it's real, sometimes the truth hurts but we all live broken lives right? Got it on the repeat too haha :D
Ashley Vincelette
Exactly.. If you never change, things will get boring, and i have loved them since 2000 when their self-titled came out. Grew up with them. And I welcome this change, it took a few times of listening but now i can't stop. And as for the "dirty" lyric controversy, i'm a christian, grew up in church etc... And I think it is good he wrote about mistakes he has made, christians are not perfect, at all. And he is putting his life into lyrics for everyone to hear. I say bravo.
Ben H
Good job with this song guys. As a college student I see so many beautiful girls who don't know what they're missing; they're spending their time with guys who absolutely don't deserve them. Girl, it doesn't matter if you're at a party or in the middle of somewhere on campus. I know I'm something special and I would swoon the crap out of you. You girls don't know what you're missing. Sorry, I've had that built up for awhile. Thought I'd just post it for a bunch of strangers to see.
Truthseeker
Love how talented Relient K is. Favorite band:) love them as musicians more than their "christian themes" and "lyrics"
vividemage
This song has been stuck in my head for days... I love it^^
Jordano montoya
Loooooove this song!!!!
Kelly Evans
Will always love them!3
Axel Bravo
good album man!!!!!
Madi Artz
Love this!!