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.
PTL
Relient K Lyrics
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Nothing can touch you if you don't look back
I walked away from every good thing that I had
By the time I met you it was 12 past midnight
Told you I'd be the best you never had
You said "Are you serious?"
I said like a heart attack
But it was far too late before I figured it out.
I never meant to be your, I never meant to be your
One night, one mistake.
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never called you like I know I should of
Thought I could save you for a rainy day
I bet the sun was shining when I let you slip away
But it was far too late before I figured it out
I bet the sun was shining, I never meant to be your
One night, one mistake
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never meant to be your part-time lover (part-time lover)
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya (Guess I'm the fool that ya)
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never meant to be your fool
I never meant to be your fool
I walked away from every good think that I had.
Relient K's song "PTL" is about regret and its consequences. It describes the singer's realization that he has made a huge mistake in losing the love of his life. It begins with the line "There was a time when I was scared of nothing." This line indicates that he had nothing to lose, and he was not afraid of anything. He then explains how he walked away from everything good in his life, not realizing what he had until it was gone.
He then meets a new love interest at midnight and boasts of being the best she has ever had. He says it like a heart attack, emphasizing the severity of his claims. But his confidence falters once he sees her with someone else – he realizes that he has lost her to another man. The singer confesses his regrets and guilt, admitting that he never meant to be just a part-time lover but that he had never been a full-time man either. He acknowledges that he is the fool that she thinks he is.
The song is an emotional track that showcases the consequences of not treasuring what we have until we lose it. It showcases the toll that regret takes on our lives, and how it can haunt us long after the fact. "PTL" is a cautionary tale about the importance of valuing what we have before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when I was scared of nothing
I used to be fearless in my decisions.
Nothing can touch you if you don't look back
I could avoid regret by not looking back at the past.
I walked away from every good thing that I had
I made the mistake of giving up on everything that was good in my life.
Told you I'd be the best you never had
I promised to be the best choice she never made.
You said "Are you serious?"
She was taken aback by my statement.
I said like a heart attack
I meant it with a sense of urgency.
But it was far too late before I figured it out.
Unfortunately, I realized my mistake too late.
I never meant to be your, I never meant to be your
I never intended to be the person she thought I was.
One night, one mistake.
I made a big mistake in a single night.
I never meant to be your part-time lover
I did not want to be seen as just a temporary lover.
Then again I've never been a full-time man
I was not ready to make a full commitment.
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
I did not anticipate the pain of seeing her with someone else.
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I admit that I was foolish in my actions.
I never called you like I know I should of
I neglected to keep in touch when I should have.
Thought I could save you for a rainy day
I thought I could keep her on hold until I was ready to commit fully.
I bet the sun was shining when I let you slip away
I took for granted what I had, and she left me in a time of happiness.
I never meant to be your fool
I realized I was foolish in my actions.
I walked away from every good think that I had.
I abandoned everything good in my life without realizing its true value.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW THIESSEN, MATTHEW TYLER MUSTO, CALEB OWENS
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mae cogay
There was a time when I was scared of nothing
Nothing can touch you if you don't look back
I walked away from every good thing that I had
By the time I met you it was 12 past midnight
Told you I'd be the best you never had
You said "Are you serious?"
I said like a heart attack
But it was far too late before I figured it out.
I never meant to be your, I never meant to be your
One night, one mistake.
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never called you like I know I should of
Thought I could save you for a rainy day
I bet the sun was shining when I let you slip away
But it was far too late before I figured it out
I bet the sun was shining, I never meant to be your
One night, one mistake
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never meant to be your part-time lover (part-time lover)
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya (Guess I'm the fool that ya)
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never meant to be your fool
I never meant to be your fool
I walked away from every good think that I had.
asinanan4
The quality of this video is amazing 👌🏼
Very well put together :)
Marissa B
I've been a Relient K fan for so long. I love them :)
Cate Word
Such a good lyric video!!! By far one of my favorites!
Katelyn Brown
This could legitamately be their lyric video. It's so good.
Patricia Macias
Wow! Awesome video! :D Loved how you put this together. <3
Ryan Winslade
Mate, this is quality! So good! What software do you use? I want to do this stuff for my own songs!
Miriam Rijken
Amazing Lyric video :) needs more views!!!
mae cogay
There was a time when I was scared of nothing
Nothing can touch you if you don't look back
I walked away from every good thing that I had
By the time I met you it was 12 past midnight
Told you I'd be the best you never had
You said "Are you serious?"
I said like a heart attack
But it was far too late before I figured it out.
I never meant to be your, I never meant to be your
One night, one mistake.
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never called you like I know I should of
Thought I could save you for a rainy day
I bet the sun was shining when I let you slip away
But it was far too late before I figured it out
I bet the sun was shining, I never meant to be your
One night, one mistake
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never meant to be your part-time lover (part-time lover)
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya (Guess I'm the fool that ya)
I never meant to be your part-time lover
Then again I've never been a full-time man
Never though it'd hurt so bad to see you with another
Guess I'm the fool that ya, ya think I am
I never meant to be your fool
I never meant to be your fool
I walked away from every good think that I had.
TheDarkSquid
I know it's not the song type that you guys are used to...
but could you just appreciate it for it as separate song from the group?
jackshiels
Nicely made!