Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry
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"Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry" is a song by the Christian rock
band Relient K
. It was released on their 2003
album
, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do
. The song is primarily about cell phones, theme parks, and friends
, but lead singer Matt Thiessen
has also said that the song is about the sunshine
. Whether the band intended it this way or not, these many subjects that the song covers only adds to the variety of objects in the lengthy title. The song is consistently still played at shows, though some thought it possibly may not be played after its recent absence in Fall 2007 and early 2008. This was not the case, as the song found its way back into the band's set in Spring 2008. This is not uncommon, as other songs have been dropped and readded after certain tours or Festivals. The song was commonly played near the end of the set after Two Lefts first came out, and then near the beginning of the set from the release of Mmhmm
in late 2004 to late 2007/early 2008. As of Fall 2008, the band has been playing the song roughly in the middle of their set. The song was played for some shows on The Uncle Fest Tour and The Winter Wonder Slam Tour in Fall 2008. It was used as the opening song in some Spring 2009 shows.
was released for this song at the same time that the album it was on was released. It is the band's third music video. The music video shows the band volunteering at a nursing home
. They play their song for the old folks, in addition to assisting them (including one instance where Theissen must perform CPR on an unconscious man). By the end of the video, the band has the place moshing, and they have to escape before they get lost in the crowd. As the band runs down the stairs, the old folks throw the band's instruments all over the room. As an added joke, when the band is running away at the end, drummer
Dave Douglas
trips and falls, and then he quickly gets back up and keeps going. This short joke at the end of the video has become a fan favorite. This was the final Relient K music video with bassist
Brian Pittman
. The song is featured on the album Drake & Josh (soundtrack) as the 2nd song on the CD.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band Relient K
Relient K
Relient K 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...
. It was released on their 2003
2003 in music
-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do
Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do
Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do is the third full-length album released by Christian rock band Relient K. The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Gospel Album, but the award that year ended up being won by Worldwide by Audio Adrenaline...
. The song is primarily about cell phones, theme parks, and friends
Friends
Friends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
, but lead singer Matt Thiessen
Matt Thiessen
Matthew Arnold Thiessen is a Canadian-American musician, known for being co-founder, lead singer, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the Christian rock band Relient K. With Relient K, he has released six full-length albums, including three that were certified Gold, and three that...
has also said that the song is about the sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine is sunlight, the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun, especially in the visible wavelengths.Sunshine may also refer to:-Film and television:*Sunshine , a historical film directed by István Szabó...
. Whether the band intended it this way or not, these many subjects that the song covers only adds to the variety of objects in the lengthy title. The song is consistently still played at shows, though some thought it possibly may not be played after its recent absence in Fall 2007 and early 2008. This was not the case, as the song found its way back into the band's set in Spring 2008. This is not uncommon, as other songs have been dropped and readded after certain tours or Festivals. The song was commonly played near the end of the set after Two Lefts first came out, and then near the beginning of the set from the release of Mmhmm
Mmhmm
Mmhmm is the fourth full-length album by Christian rock band Relient K, released in November 2004. This album is especially notable for two reasons: First, it marked their debut on Capitol; and second, it was Brian Pittman's last album with the band...
in late 2004 to late 2007/early 2008. As of Fall 2008, the band has been playing the song roughly in the middle of their set. The song was played for some shows on The Uncle Fest Tour and The Winter Wonder Slam Tour in Fall 2008. It was used as the opening song in some Spring 2009 shows.
Music video
A music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was released for this song at the same time that the album it was on was released. It is the band's third music video. The music video shows the band volunteering at a nursing home
Nursing home
A nursing home, convalescent home, skilled nursing unit , care home, rest home, or old people's home provides a type of care of residents: it is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living...
. They play their song for the old folks, in addition to assisting them (including one instance where Theissen must perform CPR on an unconscious man). By the end of the video, the band has the place moshing, and they have to escape before they get lost in the crowd. As the band runs down the stairs, the old folks throw the band's instruments all over the room. As an added joke, when the band is running away at the end, drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Dave Douglas
Dave Douglas (drummer)
Dave Douglas is a musician, most widely known for being in the Christian music industry as the former drummer of the Christian rock band Relient K. Douglas joined the band after their former drummer, Stephen Cushman, departed in late 2000. Douglas had been playing the drums and doing background...
trips and falls, and then he quickly gets back up and keeps going. This short joke at the end of the video has become a fan favorite. This was the final Relient K music video with bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
Brian Pittman
Brian Pittman
Brian Lee Pittman is an American musician most notable as the former bassist for the Christian rock band Relient K, of which he was a founding member...
. The song is featured on the album Drake & Josh (soundtrack) as the 2nd song on the CD.
Video Credits
- Matt ThiessenMatt ThiessenMatthew Arnold Thiessen is a Canadian-American musician, known for being co-founder, lead singer, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the Christian rock band Relient K. With Relient K, he has released six full-length albums, including three that were certified Gold, and three that...
: lead vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Matt HoopesMatt HoopesMatthew Ryan Hoopes is the lead guitarist of Relient K, a Christian rock band that was formed in 1998. Hoopes has played guitar and performed backing vocals for Relient K for twelve years. Hoopes has slowly developed into the band's lead guitarist over the years, despite Matt Thiessen playing lead...
: guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - Brian PittmanBrian PittmanBrian Lee Pittman is an American musician most notable as the former bassist for the Christian rock band Relient K, of which he was a founding member...
: bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Dave DouglasDave Douglas (drummer)Dave Douglas is a musician, most widely known for being in the Christian music industry as the former drummer of the Christian rock band Relient K. Douglas joined the band after their former drummer, Stephen Cushman, departed in late 2000. Douglas had been playing the drums and doing background...
: drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...