Several individual completed songs have also been included on various compilations. These include I Can Tell There Was An Accident Here Earlier on a compilation album entitled Music on the Brain, Volume 1, Bury Your Head on the Atticus compilation Atticus: Dragging the Lake 3, Mookie's Last Christmas from the A Santa Cause: It's a Punk Rock Christmas compilation, and a remake of their previously recorded song I Wanna Hear Another Fast Song called Sleepers from the Take Action! Volume 5 compilation.
The band has managed to gain large amounts of respect in the underground scene, only recently enjoying somewhat mainstream status with appearances on television shows such as "Steve's Untitled Rock Show" and radio play of their first single Voices off the new self-titled album.
There has been a discrepancy about whether Saosin is pronounced "SAY-oh-sin" or "Say-OH-shin". It was accepted by most to be pronounced either way, but former lead vocalist and founding member of Saosin, Anthony Green, offers his explanation on the official Saosin website's "SAOSIN FAQ":
"What does their name mean, and how is it pronounced?"
Thanks to nailed shut, here is a quote from former singer Anthony:
"It’s pronounced SAY-OCEAN. And it’s a Chinese proverb from the 15th and 16th centuries. It means 'small heart'. Fathers used to marry off their youngest sons for money and used to tell them that they weren’t marrying for love, that their wife doesn’t matter. She could die at anytime so don’t get attached. They had to love with caution and raise their sons to be cold and unfeeling as well. I found it in the 8th grade and loved it, I used to name all my old bands that and write songs about it."
Also, "saosin" is actually spelt "xiao xin" in correct Chinese, and pronounced "shaow shin". It also means "be careful" in Chinese.
(added by ddgcreative: Just came back from a live show with Cove, the new lead singer... and they said, in front of a crowd of about 8,000 people, "we are say-o-sin", pronounced sin.)
(note by MarkoBabic: The band's official stance on the issue is that both pronunciations can be considered correct, as it was really only Anthony who stuck by the pronunciation "Say-ocean". This was mentioned in review back in September, 2006 on absolutepunk.net (full interview can be found here).
Current Members:
Anthony Green - Vocals
Beau Burchell - Guitar, Vocals
Justin Shekoski - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Sorenson - Bass
Alex Rodriguez - Drums
Former Members
Cove Reber - Vocals
Zach Kennedy - Bass, quit for personal reasons and later joining Ashley Simpson's band only to quit in 2006.
Pat McGrath - Session drummer hired by Guitarist/Producer Beau for the "Translating the Name" EP. McGrath was formerly a drum tech for Slayer and runs Unchained Studios in San Dimas, CA.
Philip Sneed - Sang for the band during the Vans Warped Tour.
Where are they from?
Chris is from "Crowntown" aka Corona, CA. Beau, Justin, and Alex are from Orange County, CA. Cove is from Vista, CA.
When did they form?
The most commonly-seen live line up didn't come together until about July 2003. The EP was recorded with a different lineup back in March 2003, with Anthony Green on vocals, Zach Kennedy on bass and Pat McGrath on drums. For their first show (June 19th at the showcase theater in Corona, CA) Chris was on bass, and Danny was on drums. Alex debuted on drums at the July 17th show, also at the showcase in Corona.
You're Not Alone
Saosin Lyrics
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To wander off in the evergreen park
Slowly searching
For any sign of the ones he used to love
He says he's got nothing left to live for
(He says he's got nothing left)
And this time I think you'll know
You're not alone
There is more to this, I know
You can make it out
You will live to tell
She's just like him
Spoiled rotten confused by the life she's been fed
And she's searching for no one (but herself)
Her eyes turn to green
And she seems to be happy
That she is her
And this time I think you'll know
You're not alone
There is more to this, I know
You can make it out
You will live to tell
You're not alone
There is more to this, I know
You can make it out
(Aah aah aah aah aah aah aah)
(There is more to know)
We're not alone
There is more to this, I know
You can make it out
You will live to tell
(So tell me)
You're not alone
There is more to this, I know
You can make it out (make it out)
You will live to tell (live to tell)
You're not alone
There is more to this, I know
(And I can) you can make it out
You will live to tell
You were not alone
You're not
You're not
Alone
Saosin’s “You’re Not Alone” is a song about overcoming feelings of loneliness and despair that can lead to suicidal thoughts. The opening verse describes the male protagonist wandering alone in nature while searching for the people he used to love, feeling like he has nothing left to live for. The female character is introduced in the second verse, with lyrics that suggest she is struggling with feeling entitled and unfulfilled in life. However, by the end of the song, the chorus offers a message of hope, telling the listener that they are not alone and there is more to life than what they are feeling in the moment. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this message of hope and reminds the listener that even though they might feel lost, there is always a way out.
The song’s poignant lyrics, combined with the band’s emo-rock sound, resonated with young people who were struggling with depression and feelings of isolation. The song has become an anthem for those who are overcoming hardships and need some encouragement to keep going. The song’s appeal has contributed to its widespread popularity, with the music video garnering over 30 million views on YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just like him
To wander off in the evergreen park
He has a habit of wandering aimlessly, often in natural surroundings.
Slowly searching
For any sign of the ones he used to love
He is searching for any remnants or memories of those he once loved and lost.
He says he's got nothing left to live for
(He says he's got nothing left)
And this time I think you'll know
He is expressing despair and hopelessness to a specific person who he believes can empathize.
You're not alone
There is more to this, I know
You can make it out
You will live to tell
The person he is talking to is not alone, there is hope and a way out of their current situation, and they will survive to tell their story.
She's just like him
Spoiled rotten confused by the life she's been fed
She is similar to him in her privileged upbringing, but is also uncertain about her place in the world.
And she's searching for no one (but herself)
Her eyes turn to green
And she seems to be happy
That she is her
She is not looking for external validation, but rather wants to find herself and be content with who she is.
We're not alone
There is more to this, I know
You can make it out
You will live to tell
(So tell me)
The singer and the listener are both going through difficult times and can support each other. The singer acknowledges that the listener's story is important and wants to hear it.
You were not alone
You're not
You're not
Alone
The listener has never been alone, and is not alone now. They have the artist's support and understanding.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Cove Reber, Chris Sorenson, Beau Burchell
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