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.
Come Close
Saosin Lyrics
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That they are the ones who will hold you still
My thoughts exploding in thousands of pieces
[Thousands of pieces]
It looks so beautiful when, I know it's not love cause
I've been trying
[As we are waiting]
So come close, this is who we are
Come on you can be yourself
So come close, this is who we are
Come on you can show yourself again
When you notice yourself
As something more than just a reflection
You'll see it's not me
I guess I'm trying to say,
I know it's not love, but...
I've been trying [As we are waiting]
I've been trying to let you know
So come close, this is who we are
Come on, you can show yourself
So come close, this is who we are
Come on, you can be yourself again
Now you've found love, it's shining through
Come close, this is who we are
Come on, you can show yourself
So come close, this is who we are
Come on you can be yourself again
Come close, and I will carry you
Come close, in my arms
The lyrics of Saosin's song Come Close are open to interpretation, but it seems to be about acceptance and being true to oneself. The opening line, "Remind yourself that they are the ones who will hold you still," suggests that the people we surround ourselves with are the ones who ground us and help us stay true to who we are. The following line, "My thoughts exploding in thousands of pieces," may be a reference to feeling overwhelmed or scattered. However, despite feeling like a mess, the singer finds beauty in the chaos, saying "It looks so beautiful when, I know it's not love cause." This suggests that there is something appealing in not conforming to society's expectations of love.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Come close, this is who we are," which could be interpreted as an invitation to be vulnerable and true to oneself. The lines "When you notice yourself as something more than just a reflection/You'll see it's not me" may be an acknowledgement that the singer is not the one who defines the listener's identity or worth. The song hints at the idea that one's identity and worth comes from within, rather than external validation.
Overall, the song seems to be about allowing oneself to be vulnerable and true to oneself, even if it means going against societal norms or expectations. It encourages the listener to embrace their "true self" and accept that identity and worth comes from within.
Line by Line Meaning
Remind yourself
That they are the ones who will hold you still
Acknowledge the support of the people around you who will keep you grounded
My thoughts exploding in thousands of pieces
[Thousands of pieces]
It looks so beautiful when, I know it's not love cause
The feeling of being overwhelmed by one's thoughts, which can be mistaken for love
I've been trying
[As we are waiting]
I've been trying to let you know
So come close, this is who we are
Come on you can be yourself
So come close, this is who we are
Come on you can show yourself again
The singer has been attempting to express their authentic self and is urging the listener to do the same
When you notice yourself
As something more than just a reflection
You'll see it's not me
I guess I'm trying to say,
I know it's not love, but...
Upon recognizing their own inner worth, the artist realizes that their feelings are not due to love
Now you've found love, it's shining through
Come close, this is who we are
Come on, you can show yourself
So come close, this is who we are
Come on you can be yourself again
The listener is encouraged to embrace their newfound love and express their true self alongside the artist
Come close, and I will carry you
Come close, in my arms
The singer is inviting the listener to trust them and rely on them for emotional support
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Pharrell L. Williams
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