Who I Am Hates Who I've Been

Relient K

About Who I Am Hates Who I've Been

"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" is a song by the Christian rock band Relient K. It was released in June 2005 as the second single from their 2004 album Mmhmm. An acoustic version, originally recorded for Apathetic EP, is included on the B-side, was included on the 2008 The Bird and the Bee Sides album. The music video entered TRL's top 10 in 2005, reaching as high as eight on the countdown. "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" was released to radio on August 23, 2005. The song reached No. 58 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it their most successful single to date. The song has been certified gold in the US for sales surpassing 500,000 units. 


Year:
2004
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I watched the proverbial sunrise
Coming up over the Pacific and
You might think I'm losing my mind,
But I will shy away from the specifics

'Cause I don't want you to know, where I am
'Cause then you'll see my heart
In the saddest state it's ever been.

This is no place to try and live my life.

Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it.
See that line, well I never should have crossed it.
Stop right there, well I never should have said
That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back.

I'm sorry for the person I became.
I'm sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Who I am hates who I've been.

I talk to absolutely no one.
Couldn't keep to myself enough.
And the things bottled inside have finally begun
To create so much pressure that I'll soon blow up.

I heard the reverberating footsteps
Sinking up to the beating of my heart,
And I was positive that unless I got myself together,
I would watch me fall apart.

And I can't let that happen again
'Cause then you'll see my heart
In the saddest state it's ever been.

This is no place to try and live my life.

Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it.
See that line, well I never should have crossed it.
Stop right there, well I never should have said
That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back.

Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it.
See that line, well I never should have crossed it.
Stop right there, well I never should have said
That it's the very moment that I wish that I could take back.

I'm sorry for the person I became.
I'm sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Who I am hates who I've been.

Who I am hates who I've been
And who I am won't take the second chance you gave me.
Who I am hates who I've been
'Cause who I've been only ever made me

So sorry for the person I became.
So sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I'm ready to try and never become that way again
'Cause who I am hates who I've been.
Who I am hates who I've been.

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Relient K

Relient K (/rɨˈlaɪ.ɨnt ˈkeɪ/) is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio, by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University. 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. more »

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Written by: Matthew Thiessen

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11 facts about this song

Release and Album Classification
"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" is a song by the American rock band, Relient K. It was released as the second single from their fourth album, "Mmhmm," in 2004.
Song Composition
The song is composed in the key of E major and has a tempo of 166 beats per minute. It showcases the band's pop punk and alternative rock style.
Chart Performance
The song charted at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Relient K's highest-charting singles. It also reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.
Music Video Details
The music video for the song showcases a continuous shot of lead singer Matthew Thiessen running around and acknowledging his mistakes to others. It symbolizes an act of apologizing to those he has hurt in the past.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Mmhmm" which the song belongs to, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album in 2005.
Song Theme and Message
The song deals with self-reflection and redemption, exploring the theme of recognizing one's past mistakes and seeking change. It's a theme that resonates with many people, making the song universally relatable.
Live Performances
"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" is one of the band's staples during their live performances. Fans often sing along to its reflective lyrics, adding a communal sense of unity and understanding to their concerts.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been", including punk rock band, I Am the Avalanche for the Punk Goes Pop 2 compilation album.
Song Writing
Matthew Thiessen, the band's frontman and primary songwriter, wrote the songs. He stated that the song reflects his personal experiences and struggles.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its emotive lyrics, compelling narrative, and Relient K's stellar performance. It is often highlighted as one of the standout tracks on "Mmhmm".
Commercial Success
"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" has been commercially successful, earning a Gold certification from RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.

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