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.
I Can Tell...
Saosin Lyrics
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The Avalon is always beside me
And I'm following it home
Where is my home
Orion glows
And his eyes open up
I once believed, if only I was using this head of mine
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to please stop it now
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to just tell me something
The fluid through the alpha waves and power cables everywhere
Exercising self-control
The child calls
And she lies open
I Once believed "if only I'd been thinking at all"
If only I had the strength you'd be calling me to just say something else
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to please stop it now
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you just to tell me something
If you keep asking me, If you keep asking me...
If only I had the strength you'd be calling me to just say something else
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you please stop it now
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you just tell me something
You swore
Out like my life
You cried
So I'm engaged to smile
The lyrics to Saosin's song I Can Tell appear to be about someone who is struggling to find their way back home. The singer seems disoriented and lost as they try to find their home, which is symbolized by the Avalon, but they don't know where it is. They mention Orion, the constellation, which glows to guide them, but they still seem uncertain. The singer talks about how they used to believe that if they used their head, they could find their way, but now that they are lost, they feel weak and helpless.
The second stanza seems to be about a person who is struggling to hold onto their emotions. They mention "exercising self-control" and "alpha waves," which could refer to their attempts to control their brainwaves and emotions. They mention a child calling, which could be symbolic of their own internal child who wants to be free and happy, but they can't let go of the control they have over themselves. They wish they had been thinking at all, and had the strength to speak out and say what they feel.
The song appears to be a cry for help from someone who is struggling with their emotions and trying to find their way back home. The lyrics are somewhat abstract, but they seem to convey a sense of disorientation and helplessness. The singer is searching for guidance and strength, but feels lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Betray!
Expressing the feeling of betrayal.
The Avalon is always beside me
Referring to something or someone that provides guidance, support or inspiration.
And I'm following it home
Following that guidance, support or inspiration towards a destination or goal.
Where is my home
Questioning the concept of home or belonging.
Orion glows
Referring to the Orion constellation, symbolic of strength and endurance.
And his eyes open up
Imagery of a powerful entity or force that is awake and present.
I once believed, if only I was using this head of mine
Expressing regret over not thinking clearly or logically in the past.
If only I had the strength you'd be calling me to say something else
Expressing a desire to have the strength and courage to speak up and make a change.
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
Feeling overwhelmed, vulnerable and exposed to external pressures.
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to please stop it now
Asking for mercy or relief from those external pressures.
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
Repeating the feeling of vulnerability and exposure to emphasize its impact.
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to just tell me something
Requesting information or guidance as a way to protect oneself from the external pressures.
The fluid through the alpha waves and power cables everywhere
Imagery of energy flowing and connecting different things, people or ideas.
Exercising self-control
Acknowledging the need to control one's own thoughts, feelings and reactions in order to face challenges.
The child calls
Referring to an inner voice that represents innocence or vulnerability.
And she lies open
Imagery of being exposed, defenseless and maybe even naive.
I Once believed 'if only I'd been thinking at all'
Expressing regret over not being more mindful or careful in the past.
You swore
Referring to a broken promise or trust.
Out like my life
Comparing the feeling of betrayal to the loss of something as important as life itself.
You cried
Acknowledging the emotional impact of the broken promise or trust.
So I'm engaged to smile
Forced or fake expression of happiness or hope as a way to cope with the betrayal.
Contributed by Emily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@valdigendut2239
Betray
The Avalon is always beside me
And I'm following it home
Where is my home
Orion glows
And his eyes open up
I once believed that I would set you in line
If only I had the strength you'd be completely accepting something else
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you just tell me something
The fluid through the alpha waves and power cables everywhere
Exercising self-control
The child calls
And he lies open
I would believe if only I'd been thinking at all
If only I had the strength you'd be completely accepting something else
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you just tell me something
If you keep asking me (keep asking me) keep asking me
If only I had the strength you'd be completely accepting something else
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you to stop it now
If you keep asking me I'll melt away in the summer air
It won't hurt half as much and I'll beg for you just tell me something
You swore
Out like my life
You cried
So I'm engaged to smile
@rodriguez1616
People who are listening to this right now are probably the ones who used to listen back in highschool probably skated like i used to, or where just rockers or hardcore. This brings memories of a much simpler time with such joy, cant explain how. Sucks to be 22 now and working.
@JoeOldan26
Lol tell me about it. Me and my friends used to cover this song and suck.
@Amiamigg
Feel this, apart from the skating thingy, I'm fat, which explains a lot ;););););););
@griffman248
the feels Jesus Rodriguez
@Dsturg419
Wow you're right on point there lol
@muchachosanchez6867
right in the feels...
@robertvang1024
33 years old and still a banger.
@the_brick_bali9956
time traveler?
@venturecorp1441
Here now bro 33
@sr24det
Yog lussss