Saosin is a Post-Hardcore/Alternative Rock band from Newport Beach, Califor… Read Full Bio ↴Saosin is a Post-Hardcore/Alternative Rock band from Newport Beach, California, USA who originally formed during 2003 and partly consists of former members of the band Open Hand. They have released a full-length self-titled album (Sept. 26, 2006), three EPs (Translating the Name, a self-titled EP Saosin (also known as the "Warped Tour EP" / "Black EP", distributed on the The Vans Warped Tour), The Grey EP, and In Search of Solid Ground (released on September 8, 2009).

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.

Follow & Feel
Saosin Lyrics

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Don't let them know
You're watching the situation crumble.
[situation crumble]
These things, they take time...
And they know, yes, they know they should be better now.

She's watching me awkwardly from a distance.
Should I care?

Is there something more I should have known?
I know that I wonder.

They took his crown.
There's nothing more left of him now.
[but he will be okay]
I appreciate, now that they choose to ignore...
I can't set her free to go without a payment plan.

She's watching me awkwardly from a distance.
Should I care?
Is there something more I should have known?
I know that I wonder

Will she go... or follow?
Follow, please follow me home.
[Me home...]
Follow, please follow me home.
This won't end like last time...
The things you swore, they never made me feel anymore

She's watching me awkwardly from a distance.
Should I care?

Is there something more I should have known?
I don't need to wonder.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Saosin's song "Follow And Feel" explore the themes of distance, uncertainty, loss, and a desire for someone to follow. The opening lines of the song, "Don't let them know, you're watching the situation crumble," suggest a sense of resignation and helplessness as one watches something important fall apart. The repetition of the phrase "situation crumble" emphasizes the magnitude of the situation and the inevitability of its collapse.

The second verse of the song seems to revolve around a personal relationship, with the singer wondering if there is something more they should have known about the person they are with. The lines "She's watching me awkwardly from a distance. Should I care?" suggest a feeling of detachment or disconnection between the singer and the person they are observing. The lines "I can't set her free to go without a payment plan" highlight the idea that there is often a price to be paid for freedom or for leaving a situation or relationship.

The chorus of the song shifts the focus to the desire for someone to follow. The repetition of the phrase "Follow, please follow me home" creates a sense of urgency and longing. The reference to "last time" suggests that there may have been previous instances where someone failed to follow or where things did not end well. Overall, the lyrics of "Follow And Feel" are introspective and explore the complexities of human relationships and the emotions that come with them.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't let them know
Keep it a secret

You're watching the situation crumble.
The situation is falling apart and you're observing it

These things, they take time...
Things take time

And they know, yes, they know they should be better now.
They're aware of their need for improvement

She's watching me awkwardly from a distance.
She's watching from afar in a strange manner

Should I care?
Is it worth caring?

Is there something more I should have known?
Is there additional information that I lack?

I know that I wonder.
I wonder about it

They took his crown.
They took away his power and authority

There's nothing more left of him now.
He has lost everything

[but he will be okay]
Despite it all, everything will be alright