1) OCS began as a way for Joh… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name OCS:
1) OCS began as a way for John Dwyer (of Coachwhips, Pink and Brown, Yikes, Burmese, The Hospitals, etc.) to release his experimental home recordings. The sound is very psychedelic overall, making extensive use of reverb and echo/delay, but always has a folk, country, and/or blues backbone. Over the course of 5 albums, many name changes (The OhSees, Orange County Sound, Orinoka Crash Suite), and added members, it has evolved into what Thee Oh Sees are today, and appears to be the last name change of the group.
2) Omul cu Sobolani (The Man With Rats), get their name from the similarly titled book by Freud. The band finds its roots in Constanta, a city on the Romanian Black Sea coast, in 1997. The band's structure is Dan Amariei (vocals), Nucu Arama (guitar/bass), Cezar Panait (bass/guitar) and Mihnea Dobrota (drums). Since then, they have come a long way: have conquered the Romanian alternative rock scene, have released 5 albums and are preparing for the 6th, have filmed over 20 videos, have had hundreds concerts and is the best rated band of the alternative rock genre in Romania. The song Cine e de vina has been air played on Radio Guerrilla, Bucharest and the video has been a favourite play on MTV Romania. There are not so many influences detected in their song writing, but people say that they have a little grunge, alternative rock, pop rock, all mixed up to give their own style: pure genuine Romanian alternative rock band that all in all has something rather unique in composition and sound. Find out more about them on www.omulcusobolani.ro
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OCS Lyrics
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Tired of hearin' songs about nothin at all
Beauty thats skin deep
Love that comes so cheap
They're singing so pretty 'bout nothin' at all
All day long I hear the same 5 songs and the words go "Blah Blah Blah"
CHORUS
Wish that they'd play a song about somethin
Cause all that you hear is so insincere
But its comin in crystal clear
Perfect production without interuption
And everybody loves it 'cause it sounds so sweet
They glorify sin
They sell sex and then,
They all say "Jesus" in their thank you speech
All day long I hear the same 5 songs and the words go "Blah Blah Blah"
CHORUS
The radio plays a whole lot of nothin
Wish that they'd play a song about somethin
Cause all that you hear is so insincere
But its comin in crystal clear
God gave us music so we should use it
to sing with all our heart about the way you feel
Sing about love or whatever you think of
It doesnt really matter Just make it real
'Cause all day long I hear the same 5 songs and the words go "Blah Blah Blah"
CHORUS
The radio plays a whole lot of nothin
Wish that they'd play a song about somethin
Cause all that you hear is so insincere
But its comin in crystal clear
It's comin in crystal, crystal,
So loud and clear
The song Radio by OCS talks about the monotony of the mainstream music industry and how it lacks substance in terms of its lyrical content. The song’s opening lines express this frustration, as the main character hears the same songs all day long and notes how tired they are of hearing songs about nothing. The verses lay out specific examples – Beauty that’s skin deep and Love that comes so cheap – cementing the idea that these songs lack any kind of masterful songwriting or insightful themes. The chorus is a plea for change: that the radio should play songs about “something,” rather than the “nothing” that currently dominates the airwaves. Despite the lack of content, the production is perfect and everyone loves it, because it sounds sweet. The last verse expresses the role that music should serve, as a way of expressing emotions and thoughts from the heart, rather than catering to the mainstream music industry's demands.
The song also takes a critical view of the hypocrisy and commercialism that can often pervade the mainstream music industry. The second verse talks about how modern music glorifies sin and sells sex, and cynically suggests that even religious artists will still thank Jesus in their speeches. The song is a call for authenticity, asking for music that’s real and cuts through the noise.
Line by Line Meaning
All down the AM and all up the FM dial
I'm flipping through the radio channels and all I hear are songs that are empty and lack substance. They're on every station and there's no escaping them.
Tired of hearin' songs about nothin at all
I'm sick of hearing songs that have no depth or meaning. They're catchy but lack any real emotion or value.
Beauty thats skin deep
The songs are written to be catchy and pretty, but they lack any real depth or sincerity.
Love that comes so cheap
The love songs on the radio are shallow and meaningless. They're sung purely for entertainment and popularity.
They're singing so pretty 'bout nothin' at all
The songs on the radio are often sung with beautiful voices and perfect production, but the content is empty and superficial.
All day long I hear the same 5 songs and the words go "Blah Blah Blah"
I'm bombarded with the same shallow songs constantly, and it's frustrating to hear the meaningless lyrics repeated over and over again.
The radio plays a whole lot of nothin
The radio stations are filled with songs that have no real substance or value. They're written to be catchy, but ultimately lack any real meaning.
Wish that they'd play a song about somethin
I would prefer if the radio station played songs that had real meaning and depth. Songs that could make me think or feel something.
Cause all that you hear is so insincere
The songs on the radio lack sincerity and authenticity. They're written to be popular and make money, not to deliver a genuine message or feeling.
But its comin in crystal clear
Despite the empty messages and lack of depth in the songs, the production and sound quality is perfect and clear.
Perfect production without interruption
The radio station plays their songs seamlessly and perfectly, without any disturbance or interruption.
And everybody loves it 'cause it sounds so sweet
The songs on the radio are popular because they're written to be catchy and sweet. People enjoy them, but they lack any substantial meaning.
They glorify sin
Many songs on the radio promote sinful behavior or immoral values. They're aimed at a broad audience and use controversial content to appeal to more listeners.
They sell sex and then,
Many radio songs use sex or sexual themes to draw in listeners or create a certain vibe. These songs are written to be popular and make money, not to promote genuine values or emotions.
They all say "Jesus" in their thank you speech
Even though many of the songs promoted by the radio stations lack genuine values or messages, artists often thank Jesus or God when accepting awards for their music. This is done without any real sincerity or authenticity.
God gave us music so we should use it
Music is a gift from God, and we should use it to express genuine emotions and thoughts. We should create art that is meaningful and authentic.
to sing with all our heart about the way you feel
We should use music to express our true feelings and emotions. Singing from the heart can add genuine value and depth to music.
Sing about love or whatever you think of
It doesn't matter what the content of the song is, as long as it is authentic and genuine. Singing about love, loss, or personal experiences can give music deeper meaning.
It doesnt really matter Just make it real
The content of the song doesn't really matter, as long as it comes from a sincere place. Authenticity and genuineness are the key to creating meaningful music.
It's comin in crystal, crystal, So loud and clear
The sound quality and production may be perfect, but the content of many songs on the radio is lacking in authenticity and genuine emotion.
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