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.
The One I'm Waiting For
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 to Relient K's song "The One I'm Waiting For" are about a person who is waiting for someone who is confident and has a way of breaking hearts. The singer describes the girl's ability to break hearts as a work of art, indicating that it's a skill she's honed over time. However, the worst part is that she knows she can do it. She is aware of her effect on people and revels in it.
The singer urges the girl to fall back on her premonitions and learn to listen to those with more wisdom. He also advises her to stop putting so much stock in all of the superficial things that people value, and to live her life for those she loves. He is still waiting for her to be the one he's waiting for, even though he recognizes that she may never change.
The song's last verse talks about something telling the singer that this will all make sense, and it will take patience. He still believes that it will all work out in the end. The song has a hopeful tone, suggesting that the singer is willing to wait for the right person, even if it takes time.
Line by Line Meaning
The way that girl can break a heart
The girl is skilled in breaking someone's heart
It's like a work of art
She takes pleasure in breaking hearts
And this is the worst part
The worst part is that she knows it
She knows it
She is aware of her ability to break hearts
And she's so confident
The girl is very self-assured
That she's what everybody wants
She believes everyone wants her
But nobody wants
But in reality, nobody wants her to know that
Her to know that
People don't want her to realize that she's not as desirable as she thinks
So fall back on all of your premonitions
Trust your instincts
And just learn to listen
Pay attention to others
To those that have more wisdom than you
Listen to those who are wiser than you
And just stop
Stop doing what you're doing
Putting so much stock
Don't put too much value
In all of this stuff
In material things
Live your life for those you love
Focus on the people who matter most to you
And I'm still waiting for
I'm still waiting for someone
You to be the one I'm waiting for
I'm waiting for you to be the one I want to spend my life with
The way that girl can turn a head
The girl has a magnetic quality
Well she is such a threat
She is a risk to be around
But don't ever forget
But it's important to remember
She knows it
She is well aware of the impact she has on others
And she's got it all
She has everything she wants
All figured out
She knows exactly what she wants and how to get it
And she won't let you doubt
She won't allow anyone to question her decisions
I'm still waiting for
I am waiting for someone
You to be the one I'm waiting for
I'm waiting for you to be the one I want to spend my life with
Something tells me that this is going to make sense
I have a feeling that this will all become clear
Something tells me it's going to take patience
It will require patience to sort out
Something tells me that this will all work out in the end
In the end, everything will fall into place
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Matthew Arnold Thiessen
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@maryberry138
The way that girl can break a heart
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
Her to know that
… 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
@cybersurfer3d837
If you didn’t grow up in the late 90s/ early 2000s, you really missed out. I’m sorry.
@uncoolike549
I was there. These guys were way overrated.
Edit: that said, here i am listening to it.
@felixuy87
Overrated???? You mean underrated !!
@CE-jl1lv
My dad had this in his car playing all the time because he was a “cool Christian rock dad” 😂 but I greatly appreciate the introduction from him
@fuckoffgoogle1657
yeah idk.. consider yourself lucky because most people listen to literal garbage growing up
@rawleyjdhart
The fall of 2005 I listened to this album every night as I fell asleep. My emo ass was goin through my first break up and trying to find myself.
@aaronmunoz5210
it's good to know that i was not the only one .
@CE-jl1lv
Omg SAME
@clayzilla
Relient K 👌
Back when CD's were a thing
Well, they're still a thing in my 05 Explorer
@iken_aspland3573
“So fall back on all of your premonitions
And just learn to listen.”