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.

My Girls Ex-Boyfriend
Relient K Lyrics

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Just listen to the politician
Wishing his position wasn't missing
Everything his heart would like to say
And a constant in the constitution
Is that there can't be one solution
It'd be so far from the truth
And we would hate it anyway
Opinions are immunity to being told

You're wrong paper, rock, and scissors
They all have their pros and cons

And all of us we will endure
Just like we always have
But you just can't be too sure
How long this will last

'Cause we control the chaos
In the back of our minds
Our problems seem so small

But they grow on us like gravity
But gravity makes us fall

Overall Meaning

The song "My Girls Ex-Boyfriend" by Relient K talks about the complexities that arise in relationships. The lyrics begin by talking about a politician who wishes he can speak his mind but can't. Similarly, in relationships, people often keep their true feelings to themselves, and this only leads to more problems. The constitution does not have one solution to every problem, and relationships are the same way. Each person in a relationship has their own thoughts and opinions, and the song suggests that this is a good thing since everyone has immunity to being told they're wrong.

The chorus talks about how we all endure problems in life, but we never know how long it will last. The last verse emphasizes that we control the chaos in our minds. This is the most critical takeaway from the song since it suggests that we hold the power over our problems. The issues we face, while seemingly significant at times, become small in the grand scheme of things, and they only grow when we let them. The metaphor of gravity is also used to explain this idea - just like how gravity makes us fall, our problems can only grow when we let them.

Line by Line Meaning

Just listen to the politician
Pay attention to the people in power

Wishing his position wasn't missing
The politician is constrained in what they can say

Everything his heart would like to say
They have to be careful about what they express

And a constant in the constitution
The laws of the country provide structure

Is that there can't be one solution
There's no easy answer to the problems we face

It'd be so far from the truth
Solutions presented as simple are often misleading

And we would hate it anyway
Even if there were a solution, many wouldn't like it

Opinions are immunity to being told
People are resistant to having their views challenged

You're wrong paper, rock, and scissors
Many things have multiple perspectives and aren't easily settled

They all have their pros and cons
Each choice has benefits and drawbacks

And all of us we will endure
We'll all make it through tough times

Just like we always have
Humanity has survived difficult periods in the past

But you just can't be too sure
We can't predict the future with certainty

How long this will last
We don't know how long the current difficulties will persist

'Cause we control the chaos
Humans are capable of shaping their environment

In the back of our minds
Our subconscious influences our behavior

Our problems seem so small
When compared to the universe, our issues are insignificant

But they grow on us like gravity
Despite their smaller scope, our problems can still feel overwhelming and inescapable

But gravity makes us fall
Even though we're in control, we're still vulnerable to failure

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MATTHEW THIESSEN

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Lyrics:

When he was seeing her you could see he had his doubts
And now he's missing her because he knows he's missing out
And now it's haunting him, her memory's like a ghost
And he's so terrified 'cause no one else even comes close

He's the guy that you should feel sorry for
He had the world but he thought that he wanted more
I owe it all to the mistake he made back then
I owe it all to my girl's ex-boyfriend

So then along comes me, this undeserving mess (undeserving mess)
Who would believe my life would be so blessed? (Life would be so blessed)
Two years ago when he left all that debris (left all that debris)
Who would have known he would leave everything I need?

He's the guy that you should feel sorry for
He had the world but he thought that he wanted more
I owe it all to the mistake he made back then
I owe it all to my girl's ex-boyfriend

If it wasn't for him
I would still be searching
If it wasn't for him
I wouldn't know my best friend
If it wasn't for him
He would be able to see that
If it wasn't for him he'd be as happy as me

When she and I settle down you can bet
That he is gonna have to settle for less
He's someone I would hate to be
I got the girl and he's left with just a memory

He's the guy that you should feel sorry for
He had the world but he thought that he wanted more
I owe it all to the mistake he made back then
I owe it all to my girl's ex-boyfriend

If it wasn't for him
I would still be searching
If it wasn't for him
I wouldn't know my best friend
If it wasn't for him
He would be able to see that
If it wasn't for him he'd be as happy as me

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