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.
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Saosin Lyrics
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To feel like we're only getting smaller
And it's so hard to fight the feeling
But I'm only treading water
We've made a few mistakes, it's not worth it to say
(we all fall for the sound)
'Cause we are the only ones, we will get up
'Cause we are the only ones, we will carry each other on our own
Believe the sound, When the truth will send you falling
You see the lights? But your mind isn't open
Now I hear you calling
We've made a few mistakes, it's not worth it to say
(we all fall for the sound)
'Cause we are the only ones, we will get up
And we are aware, 'cause we've been through it
'Cause we are the only ones, we will carry each other on our own
Open your eyes and let all the light in
Open your eyes up little more, I'm sure it will soon come out
'Cause we are the only ones, we will get up
And we are aware, 'cause we've been through it
'Cause we are the only ones, we will carry each other on our own
Open your eyes and let all the light in
Open your eyes up little more, I'm sure it will soon come out
Saosin's song "Collapse" is a powerful track about the struggle that many people face when trying to keep their heads above water in difficult times. The lyrics capture the feeling of being overwhelmed by life's challenges, and the sense of helplessness that can often come with it. The opening lines express the idea that it feels like things are only getting worse, and that it is hard to stay afloat. The feeling of treading water is a metaphor for trying to maintain a sense of control, but being held back by forces outside of our control.
The song conveys a sense of solidarity with others who are also struggling, reminding us that we are not alone. We all make mistakes, but it is the shared experience that brings us together. There is a sense of hope in the chorus, where the lyrics state that "we are the only ones" and "we will carry each other on our own". This speaks to the idea that we need to rely on each other to get through tough times, and that together we can overcome anything.
The final lines of the song call on the listener to "open your eyes and let all the light in", a metaphor for the idea that we need to stay optimistic and keep moving forward, even when things are tough. The overall message of the song is one of resilience, positivity, and the power of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
So, tell me is it right?
The person is questioning whether it is right to feel like they are only getting smaller.
To feel like we're only getting smaller
They feel like their situation is getting worse and they are becoming less significant.
And it's so hard to fight the feeling
They are struggling to overcome the feeling of insignificance.
But I'm only treading water
Despite their efforts, they feel like they are not really making any progress.
We've made a few mistakes, it's not worth it to say
They have made mistakes, but they don't want to focus on them or dwell on them.
(we all fall for the sound)
There are things that can deceive us and lead us astray, and everyone is susceptible to them.
'Cause we are the only ones, we will get up
The person believes that they are the only ones who can pick themselves up and keep going.
And we are aware, 'cause we've been through it
They are aware of their own strength and resilience because they have been through tough times before.
'Cause we are the only ones, we will carry each other on our own
They believe that they can support each other and depend on each other to make it through.
Believe the sound, When the truth will send you falling
Sometimes people can be deceived by something that sounds right, even though the truth may lead to disappointment or failure.
You see the lights? But your mind isn't open
The person sees opportunities or possibilities, but they are closed-minded and not receptive to them.
Now I hear you calling
The person is starting to listen and pay attention to what others are saying or doing.
Open your eyes and let all the light in
The person is being encouraged to be more open-minded and receptive to new ideas or opportunities.
Open your eyes up little more, I'm sure it will soon come out
If the person is more open-minded and receptive, they may soon see something that will help them out.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: BEAU BURCHELL, CHRIS SORENSON, COVE REBER
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