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.
Deep Down
Saosin Lyrics
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Live like there's never tomorrow, when there's no escaping yesterday
Do you ever miss that feeling?
Dont pretend like your the one who's lost
I see the ocean is rising and I keep sinking
Deep down it's getting hard to breathe now
I'm reaching out to touch you
No I can't feel it all
I watch the waves from underwater, see the ocean push you all the way
Live like there's no today
Do you ever get that feeling your the only one whoever pays a cost
Well I'm just at fault
Deep down it's getting hard to breathe now
I'm reaching out to touch you
But I can't feel it all
Deep down it's getting hard to breathe now
I'm reaching out to touch you
And I can't feel it all
No I can't feel it all
Save yourself
if nothing else you should save yourself
If nothing else...
Save yourself
if nothing else you should save yourself
If nothing else...
Let the ocean rise above me
Will the water help me find my way
Wash it away...
Deep down it's getting hard to breathe now
I'm reaching out to touch you
And I can't feel it all
Deep down it's getting hard to breathe now
I'm reaching out to touch you
And I can't feel it all
No I can't feel it all
The lyrics to Saosin's song "Deep Down" are about feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by life's challenges. The opening line "I see the ocean is rising, let the water wash it all away" reflects a resignation to the fact that sometimes things are out of our control and we just have to let them wash over us. The lyrics continue with a sense of urgency to live in the moment and not let yesterday's regrets consume us, asking if the listener ever misses that carefree feeling of being unencumbered. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Deep down it's getting hard to breathe now, I'm reaching out to touch you and I can't feel it all" conveys a sense of desperation and isolation, as though the singer is struggling to maintain a connection to the world. The bridge, with the repeated call to "Save yourself, if nothing else you should save yourself" is a reminder that sometimes we have to focus on our own survival before we can help others, even those we love.
The ocean imagery runs throughout the song, with references to the rising tide and the waves pushing the listener away. This may symbolize the overwhelming nature of life's challenges, which can feel like an unstoppable force that we cannot withstand. The urgency in the lyrics speaks to a desire to live life to the fullest, despite the difficulties we may face. Ultimately, there is a sense of hope in the song, as the singer expresses a belief that the water may wash away the pain and help us find our way.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the ocean is rising, let the water wash it all away
The singer observes the ocean rising and suggests that it would be better for everything to be washed away by the water.
Live like there's never tomorrow, when there's no escaping yesterday
The singer advises to live as if there were no tomorrow, but recognizes that the past cannot be changed.
Do you ever miss that feeling?
The singer asks if the listener ever misses a particular feeling, which is not specified.
Dont pretend like your the one who's lost
The artist tells the listener not to act like they are the one who is lost, or confused.
I see the ocean is rising and I keep sinking
The artist continues to watch the ocean rise as they themselves feel like they are sinking, possibly under the weight of their emotions or circumstances.
Deep down it's getting hard to breathe now
The singer is struggling to breathe, possibly due to the overwhelming emotions they are currently experiencing.
I'm reaching out to touch you
The singer is trying to reach out to someone, likely for comfort or support.
And I can't feel it all
Despite reaching out, the artist cannot feel the comfort or support they were hoping for.
I watch the waves from underwater, see the ocean push you all the way
The artist is watching the ocean from beneath the surface and sees it pushing someone away as the waves crash overhead.
Live like there's no today
The artist encourages the listener to live in the moment, without worrying about what might happen in the future.
Do you ever get that feeling your the only one whoever pays a cost
The singer asks if the listener ever feels like they are the only one who has to pay the price for their actions or decisions.
Well I'm just at fault
The artist admits that they are at fault for something, but it is not clear what.
Save yourself if nothing else you should save yourself If nothing else...
The singer advises the listener to save themselves, even if they can't do anything else.
Let the ocean rise above me Will the water help me find my way Wash it away...
The singer is resigning themselves to whatever fate the ocean may bring, hoping that it will help them find their way and wash away their troubles.
No I can't feel it all
The singer still cannot feel the comfort they were hoping for.
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.