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.
Mmhmm
Relient K Lyrics
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It's like a work of art
And this is the worst part
She knows it
And she's so confident
That she's what everybody wants
But nobody wants
So fall back on all of your premonitions
And just learn to listen
To those that have more wisdom than you
And just stop
Putting so much stock
In all of this stuff
Live your life for those you love
And I'm still waiting for
You to be the one I'm waiting for
The way that girl can turn a head
Well she is such a threat
But don't ever forget
She knows it
And she's got it all
All figured out
And she won't let you doubt
She knows it
I'm still waiting for
You to be the one I'm waiting for
Something tells me that this is going to make sense
Something tells me it's going to take patience
Something tells me that this will all work out in the end
The lyrics of Relient K's Mmhmm express the fear of falling in love with someone who knows their power over others and how they can easily break hearts like it's a work of art. The singer finds himself drawn towards this girl because of her confidence and the way she can turn heads as she seems to have it all figured out. However, he knows that chasing after her would only lead him to disappointment and heartbreak. The song advises listeners to fall back on their premonitions and listen to those who have more wisdom than them instead of putting so much stock in superficial things. The singer suggests living for those you love instead of being consumed by the desire to fit in or impress someone who's not worth it.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's hopes for finding love with someone who's worth waiting for but feels that he's still waiting to find “the one.” The final lines of the song, "Something tells me that this is going to make sense, Something tells me it's going to take patience, Something tells me that this will all work out in the end," indicate that trusting the journey and having patience is key to finding true love and happiness.
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about chasing after people who might seem tempting but could ultimately break our hearts. It's a reminder to prioritize relationships over superficial things, to listen to our instincts and to have patience in finding true love.
Line by Line Meaning
The way that girl can break a heart
The impact that girl has on guys with her charisma and beauty is profound and heart-wrenching
It's like a work of art
The way she does it is so skillful and effortless that it's like she's creating something beautiful
And this is the worst part
The worst part is that she knows just how much power she has over guys and how much she can hurt them
She knows it
She's aware of her ability to affect guys with her actions and uses it to her advantage
And she's so confident
She's extremely self-assured and knows she's desirable to others.
That she's what everybody wants
People are drawn to her because she exudes charisma and confidence.
But nobody wants
People don't want her to know how much they're affected by her because they fear it will give her more power over them
Her to know that
They want to keep their vulnerability hidden from her.
So fall back on all of your premonitions
Trust your intuition when it comes to relationships.
And just learn to listen
Be open to advice and guidance from others who have more experience in life and love.
To those that have more wisdom than you
Learn from the insights of others.
And just stop
Put an end to
Putting so much stock
Valuing so highly
In all of this stuff
In all the superficial aspects of relationships.
Live your life for those you love
Prioritize the people you care about and don't get caught up in superficial relationships.
And I'm still waiting for
I'm still waiting for
You to be the one I'm waiting for
I'm waiting for the right person to come along and make me feel complete.
The way that girl can turn a head
The way she moves and presents herself is so alluring that it can catch anyone's attention
Well she is such a threat
Her allure is so powerful that it can threaten relationships and make people question their commitments.
But don't ever forget
But despite her charm, it's important to remember
She knows it
That she's aware of her appeal and can use it to manipulate others.
And she's got it all
She has everything going for her, including looks, charisma, and confidence.
All figured out
She has a clear understanding of how to use her abilities to her advantage.
And she won't let you doubt
She won't give anyone the chance to question her or her intentions.
Something tells me that this is going to make sense
I have a feeling that all this will eventually come together and make sense.
Something tells me it's going to take patience
It's going to take time and perseverance to make sense of everything.
Something tells me that this will all work out in the end
Despite the challenges and uncertainties, I have faith that everything will work out favorably in the end.
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Written by: MATTHEW THIESSEN
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