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.
Fireflies
Saosin Lyrics
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I don't know is all we have left to say
How do we pick ourselves up now
If the clouds bring the rain before we evaporate?
I'll never be able to say I love you
I love you
I love you
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Thinking
Without all of my regrets and contradictions
Where did I go?
I thought this was the right way
Do I learn to grow up now
Or just fade away under this tree of shade?
Or will I be able to say I love you?
I love you
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
And all you do
And all you say
Washes away, away with the rain
And all you thought would never change
Washes away
It'll never be the same
'Cause all I see is
All I feel
Takes me away
Takes me away
And all you do
And all you say
Washes away, away with the rain.
And all you thought would never change
(How could I let you go?)
Washes away
It'll never be the same
(How could I have changed?)
(It'll never be the same)
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Wish I could love you
And I don't regret the rain
And now that I'm sinking
I will just say goodbye
The song "Fireflies" by Saosin is a reflection on lost love, regret, and the feeling of being stuck. The singer acknowledges that he has fallen too deep and regrets it, resulting in a relationship that has lost its way. The lyrics "I don't know is all we have left to say" emphasize the lack of communication in the relationship, leaving both parties unsure of what to do next. The metaphor of fireflies serves as a symbol of hope and resilience, with the singer asking them to "stay bright" and keep shining light before his eyes.
The second verse is a moment of introspection for the singer, questioning where he went wrong and the choices he made that led him to this point. However, there is a sense of hope as he wonders if he can learn and grow from his mistakes or if he will fade away under a tree of shade. The repetition of "I love you" throughout the song highlights the regret and longing the singer feels towards the lost love.
The chorus repeats the plea for the fireflies to stay bright and make light before his eyes, emphasizing the need for hope in a dark time. The bridge talks about the impermanence of life and how things can change unexpectedly, wiping away what we thought would never change. The final lyrics, "wish I could love you / and I don't regret the rain / and now that I'm sinking / I will just say goodbye" suggest that the singer has come to terms with the end of the relationship and must say goodbye to someone he still cares for.
Line by Line Meaning
Sinking, I've fallen in too deep and I regret it
I find myself in a difficult situation that I regret getting into
I don't know is all we have left to say
We have reached a point where we have nothing else to say
How do we pick ourselves up now
We are trying to figure out how to move forward from this point
If the clouds bring the rain before we evaporate?
What if we don't have enough time to work things out before things get worse?
I'll never be able to say I love you
I regret not being able to express my love for you
Stay bright little fireflies, Make light before my eyes
I want these fireflies to shine bright and give me hope and light in this dark time
Thinking, Without all of my regrets and contradictions Where did I go?
I am questioning where I went wrong despite my regrets and inconsistencies in my actions
I thought this was the right way Do I learn to grow up now Or just fade away under this tree of shade?
I am unsure if I should take this as a learning experience and grow from it or just accept defeat and disappear
Or will I be able to say I love you?
I am unsure if I will have the opportunity to express my love
And all you do And all you say Washes away, away with the rain And all you thought would never change Washes away It'll never be the same
Everything that we do and say can be lost or forgotten, and things will never be the same again
'Cause all I see is All I feel Takes me away Takes me away
The overwhelming emotions and thoughts are taking over, and all I see and feel is getting carried away
Wish I could love you And I don't regret the rain And now that I'm sinking I will just say goodbye
I wish I could express my love for you, and I don't regret the hardships we've been through, but I am saying goodbye as I find myself sinking deeper
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tutu9380
Sinking, falling in too deep and I regret it
I don't know is all we have left to say
How do we pick ourselves up now
If the clouds bring the rain before we evaporate
I'll never be able to say
I love you
I love you, I love you
Stay bright, little fireflies
Make light before my eyes [x2]
Stay bright, little fireflies
Make light before my eyes [x2]
Thinking about all my regrets and contradictions
Where did I go?
I thought this was the right way
Do I learn to grow up now
Or just fade away under this tree of shame
Or will I be able to say
I love you, I love you
Stay bright, little fireflies
Make light before my eyes [x2]
Stay bright, little fireflies
Make light before my eyes [x2]
And all you do and all you say
Washes away - away with rain
And all you thought would never change
Washes away, it'll never be the same
'Cause all I see is and all I feel
Takes me away, takes me away
And all you do and all you say
Washes away - away with rain
And all you thought would never change
Washes away, it'll never be the same
Stay bright little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Stay bright, little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Stay bright, little fireflies
Make light before my eyes
Wish I could love you
And I don't regret the rain
And now that I'm sinking
I will just say goodbye
@vejiajohnson7404
After a lot of thought, I want this song to be played at my funeral. It gives a good message that I want to leave behind to others.
@TheStainlessangel
Still here for this amazing symphony of sound.
@evanallmighty38
I grew up with this band. And to hear the culmination of all there years into a master piece like this is something so amazing for me.
@wendyokoopa7048
I'm still listening to them with cove 10 years on. I think there is only one other band i can say that about.
@Ascension646
I can't hold all these feels man...
@OhyeahBatz
@Luke Day ulul
@RealLifeRyan
One of the best songs ever to exist
@desperado3236
This is the first saosin song i ever listened to. I found it randomly during one of the worst times of my life. Stung and poisoned by the betrayal of unrequited love that blackened my heart.
The words:
'And all you thought would never change...washes away with the rain, it'll never be the same!'
Those words...the melody...they resonated and weaved their way deep inside my soul. A wave of light and sound that pierced straight through the darkness in my heart. I...felt something again. Never will i forget that moment.
@dethrone271
too beautiful to forget <3
@drunksuicide67
Stay bright little fireflies<3