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.
Finding Home
Saosin Lyrics
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That night will never relive
But you and I could not go and walk away
Just close your eyes
You'll never see me crashing down
I see where we had common doubt
I'd be lonely if you weren't so proud
They turn back and leave with looks of regret
The road goes and I am finding home in it
you and I should not play those games
The world is coming to an end
It's just the way I see my face
And I could never believe
(now I can see it)
Now I see where things are turning around
And I'd be lonely if you weren't so proud
I have seen so many loving faces
They turn back and leave with looks of regret
The road goes and I am finding home in it
I saw him fly
He's never looked this way
I saw in his eyes
He's never coming down
I have seen so many loving faces
They turn back and leave with looks of regret
The road goes and I am finding home in it
The road goes and I am finding home in it
The road goes and I am finding home in it
And now you're finally home
And I am finding home in it
And now we're finally home
And I am finding home in it
The lyrics of Saosin's Finding Home are about finding oneself and feeling at home despite the uncertainty that comes with life. The song starts with regret as the singer wishes they had done things differently in the past. However, they are resigned to the fact that they can't change the past and that they must move on. They believe that they had doubts in common with someone else, but that person's pride made it hard for them to connect better. Despite that, the singer sees hope and comfort in the fact that they have seen so many loving faces in the past, and even though those people leave with regret, they - the singer - are still finding home in the journey.
The second verse is more pessimistic and existential in nature. It talks about how the world may be ending and how the singer is finding it hard to believe anything. However, they eventually come to a realization that things are turning around for them. The chorus repeats the idea that despite the difficult moments and the loving faces that leave, the singer is still finding home in the journey.
The last stanza refers to seeing someone flying away, never to come back. The singer sees the person looking away from them, and this action represents their own desire to move on and find home elsewhere. The song ends with the singer feeling finally at home as they come to terms with their feelings and realize that no matter how many times they start over or how many faces they encounter, they will always find a home in the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
If only I had truthfully seen,
I regret that I did not realize the truth earlier.
That night will never relive
We can never repeat that night again.
But you and I could not go and walk away
Despite the circumstances, we were unable to leave each other.
Just close your eyes
Forget everything else and focus on the moment.
You'll never see me crashing down
I will never give up or fail.
I see where we had common doubt
I realize where we both had uncertainties.
I'd be lonely if you weren't so proud
I need your pride and confidence to feel supported.
I have seen so many loving faces
I have encountered many people who seemed affectionate and caring.
They turn back and leave with looks of regret
As time goes on, those same people leave with remorse.
The road goes and I am finding home in it
As my journey continues, I am discovering where I truly belong.
you and I should not play those games
We shouldn't play games with each other or our emotions.
The world is coming to an end
Everything is falling apart around us.
It's just the way I see my face
I'm having trouble seeing myself and my situation clearly.
And I could never believe
I used to be in disbelief about certain things.
(now I can see it)
But now I understand.
Now I see where things are turning around
I can see things improving and changing for the better.
I saw him fly
I witnessed him soaring high and confidently.
He's never looked this way
I've never seen him look towards me before.
I saw in his eyes
I could tell from his expression.
He's never coming down
He is going to continue on this path, he won't stop.
And now you're finally home
I'm glad you've finally found your place.
And now we're finally home
Together, we have finally found our place.
The road goes and I am finding home in it
No matter where my journey takes me, I will always find my way home.
The road goes and I am finding home in it
No matter where my journey takes me, I will always find my way home.
The road goes and I am finding home in it
No matter where my journey takes me, I will always find my way home.
And I am finding home in it
I have found a sense of belonging in my path.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: BEAU BURCHELL, CHRIS SORENSON, COVE REBER
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