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.
That's My Jam
Relient K Lyrics
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I'm smashing pumpkins like it's November 1
Wish britney'd hit me one more time on the phone
So tired of counting crows with Mr. Jones
My sister hazel knows that it's all for you
Am I a blur or do you sing my song 2?
Ooh ooh ooh summertime
Ooh ooh ooh ooh our first dance
Ooh ooh ooh that's my jam
Jane's addicted and Alice is in chains
U2 like to move me in mysterious ways
We're chasing waterfalls and wonder-walls
My jewel, you were meant for me so save my soul
Add seven Mary three plus 98 degrees
Eve 6 times 311, that's you and me
Ooh ooh ooh summertime
Ooh ooh ooh back in '99
Ooh ooh ooh ooh our first dance
Ooh ooh ooh that's my jam
This blessed union of collective souls
Is the only world we know
This heart-shaped candle box burns for you alone
You outta know
Ooh ooh ooh summertime
Ooh ooh ooh feelin' so sublime
Ooh ooh ooh ooh boy ii man
Ooh ooh ooh my pearl jam
Ooh ooh ooh summertime
Ooh ooh ooh back in '99
Ooh ooh ooh ooh take my hand
Ooh ooh ooh baby, you're my jam
The song "That's My Jam" by Relient K featuring Owl City is a fun, upbeat song about nostalgia and love. The lyrics reference various popular bands and songs from the late 90s/early 2000s, such as "Smashing Pumpkins" and "Britney Spears." The singer reminisces about the past and wishes he could go back to "back in '99," specifically referencing a special moment shared with his love interest during their first dance together. The phrase "that's my jam" is used to express how much he loves the song and how it reminds him of that magical moment.
In the lyrics, the singer also mentions a "blessed union of collective souls," which could be interpreted as a reference to the bond he shares with his love interest. The phrase "You outta know" is also used, which is the name of a popular song by Alanis Morissette, possibly suggesting that the singer's love interest is someone who is strong and independent.
Overall, the song is a feel-good tribute to the power of music and the memories it can evoke. It's a celebration of love, nostalgia, and the magic of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn up the record cause the song's just begun
Let's crank up the volume since the music just started
I'm smashing pumpkins like it's November 1
I'm destroying things like it's post-Halloween
Wish britney'd hit me one more time on the phone
I hope Britney would call me one more time
So tired of counting crows with Mr. Jones
I'm sick of listening to 'Mr. Jones' by Counting Crows
My sister hazel knows that it's all for you
My sister Hazel understands that I'm doing this all for you
Am I a blur or do you sing my song 2?
Can't tell if I'm just a blur or if you're singing along to my music
Ooh ooh ooh summertime
Just feels like summer
Ooh ooh ooh back in '99
Remembers back in 1999
Ooh ooh ooh ooh our first dance
It's all about that first dance together
Ooh ooh ooh that's my jam
This song is just perfect
Jane's addicted and Alice is in chains
Jane is addicted to something and Alice is feeling trapped
U2 like to move me in mysterious ways
U2's music is deeply moving in a mysterious way
We're chasing waterfalls and wonder-walls
We're pursuing things that are seemingly impossible to achieve
My jewel, you were meant for me so save my soul
My love, you were made for me, so please save me
Add seven Mary three plus 98 degrees
Seven Mary Three plus 98 Degrees equals us
Eve 6 times 311, that's you and me
Eve 6 multiplied by 311 equals us
This blessed union of collective souls
This beautiful relationship between multiple souls
Is the only world we know
This is the only world we belong to
This heart-shaped candle box burns for you alone
This heart-shaped candle box is only for you
You outta know
You really should know
Ooh ooh ooh summertime
Feels like a summer day
Ooh ooh ooh feelin' so sublime
Feeling so truly wonderful
Ooh ooh ooh ooh boy ii man
Love songs from Boy II Men
Ooh ooh ooh my pearl jam
Pearl Jam's music has a special meaning
Ooh ooh ooh summertime
Feels like a summer day
Ooh ooh ooh back in '99
Remembers back in 1999
Ooh ooh ooh ooh take my hand
Let's go together
Ooh ooh ooh baby, you're my jam
You're the perfect person for me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN DONG HO LEE, MATTHEW ARNOLD THIESSEN, MATTHEW RYAN HOOPES, SAMUEL S HOLLANDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jonathan Saladin
I apologize for the super long comment, but for all those kids who love this song but have no idea what it means, I've done some research and have made a list of what the lyrics are referring to. As a teenager I'm blown away by how many references they fit in there, as well as how many I missed.
Smashing Pumpkins was a rock band in the 90s
Britney Spears did a song called "Hit Me Baby One More Time"
Counting Crows was a rock band that released a song called "Mr. Jones"
Sister Hazel was a band in the 90s that sang "All For You"
Blur was a British rock band who had a song titled "Song 2"
Jane's Addiction and Alice in Chains were both American rock bands formed in the 80s
The band U2 did a song called "Mysterious Ways"
"(Chasing) Waterfalls" was done by TLC in the 90s
Oasis released "Wonderwalls" in 1995
The band Jewel sang "You Were Meant For Me" and "Who Will Save Your Soul" in 1995
Seven Mary Three was a 90s American rock band; 98 degrees was a pop group started in 1996, Eve Six was a Californian rock band, 311 was started in 1988 in Nebraska.
Blessid Union of Souls was a 90s American band.
1993 Nirvana song - "Heart shaped box"
Sublime was another 90s band
Boys II Men was a R&B group in the 90s
Pearl Jam was a 90s rock band
And if you listen closely, you can hear "Tell me what you want, what you want, what you want" in the last chorus, a reference to the 1996 song by Spice Girls.
Jonathan Saladin
I apologize for the super long comment, but for all those kids who love this song but have no idea what it means, I've done some research and have made a list of what the lyrics are referring to. As a teenager I'm blown away by how many references they fit in there, as well as how many I missed.
Smashing Pumpkins was a rock band in the 90s
Britney Spears did a song called "Hit Me Baby One More Time"
Counting Crows was a rock band that released a song called "Mr. Jones"
Sister Hazel was a band in the 90s that sang "All For You"
Blur was a British rock band who had a song titled "Song 2"
Jane's Addiction and Alice in Chains were both American rock bands formed in the 80s
The band U2 did a song called "Mysterious Ways"
"(Chasing) Waterfalls" was done by TLC in the 90s
Oasis released "Wonderwalls" in 1995
The band Jewel sang "You Were Meant For Me" and "Who Will Save Your Soul" in 1995
Seven Mary Three was a 90s American rock band; 98 degrees was a pop group started in 1996, Eve Six was a Californian rock band, 311 was started in 1988 in Nebraska.
Blessid Union of Souls was a 90s American band.
1993 Nirvana song - "Heart shaped box"
Sublime was another 90s band
Boys II Men was a R&B group in the 90s
Pearl Jam was a 90s rock band
And if you listen closely, you can hear "Tell me what you want, what you want, what you want" in the last chorus, a reference to the 1996 song by Spice Girls.
Koda B
You forgot Candlebox which was a popular rock band..
extendedlimits
Wow I knew some of these were bands, but this is amazing!! xD Thanks for the comment!
wilbury archive
Also Collective Soul is a rock band
Brave
Thanks dude
Rusty Chains
"You Oughta Know" is a song by Alanis Morissette off the jagged little pill album. referenced appx 1:45
MA
You know a band is creative when they can make a song consisting entirely of song titles and band names make sense. lol
Ayden Small
Check out KJ-52 "47 Pop Stars", there are famous band references throughout the entire song. ;)
Cory Jones
47 Emcees, but yes...
Richard Grape
Pillar did it too with all band names