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.
It's So Simple
Saosin Lyrics
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The hardest part was falling down again
I'm a fool to watch you walk away
Are you bothered by the choice you made
When we fall to the ground
Swallowing we're safe and sound
It's so simple when your not who you are
It's so simple to be afraid
It's so simple when your not who you are
I've cought you lying to yourself
Now everything is speeding around and round
Well I'm a fool to watch but never say
Are you bothered by the choice you made
When we fall to the ground
Swallowing we're safe and sound
It's so simple to be afraid
It's so simple when your not who you are
It's so simple to be afraid
It's so simple when your not who you are
Well maybe we will grow
When will you know
Would you keep feeling alone
I think we're falling deeper than you imagined
It's so simple to be afraid (It's so simple)
It's so simple when your not who you are
It's so simple to be afraid (It's so simple)
It's so simple when your not who you are
The lyrics to Saosin's "It's So Simple" explore the idea of losing oneself and the fear and confusion that comes with it. The song starts with the singer expressing surprise at someone they never thought would lose themselves. The hardest part for them is watching that person fall down again, suggesting a pattern of self-destructive behavior. The singer admits that they are foolish for watching the person walk away, but can't help but wonder if the person regrets the choices they've made.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It's so simple" to emphasize how easily one can become afraid and lose themselves. When they fall to the ground, the act of swallowing can make them feel safe and sound, a metaphor for pushing down one's emotions and not dealing with them. The second verse reveals that the singer has caught the person lying to themselves and everything is spinning out of control. Despite wanting to say something, the singer remains silent and continues to wonder if the person is bothered by the choices they've made.
The song ends with the hope that maybe they will grow and the question of when the person will know that they don't have to feel alone. The repetition of the chorus drives home the idea that it's simple to be afraid and lose oneself, especially when one isn't true to who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought you would lose yourself
The singer didn't anticipate that the addressed person would face an identity crisis or lose their sense of self.
The hardest part was falling down again
The most difficult aspect of the situation was experiencing a setback or failure once more.
I'm a fool to watch you walk away
The singer feels like a fool for standing by and letting the addressed person leave, possibly because they regret not doing or saying something to stop them.
Are you bothered by the choice you made
The artist questions whether the addressed person has any doubts or regrets over the decision that led them to where they are now.
When we fall to the ground
Swallowing we're safe and sound
Falling down or hitting rock bottom can feel safer and more secure, like a kind of refuge, than continuing to struggle and perpetuate the cycle of pain and mistakes.
It's so simple to be afraid
It's so simple when your not who you are
Fear can be a comforting, familiar and straightforward reaction to a situation, especially when feeling lost or disconnected from oneself.
I've cought you lying to yourself
Now everything is speeding around and round
The singer has noticed the addressed person engaging in self-deception or denial, and as a result, things are becoming chaotic and overwhelming, with no sense of stability or direction.
Well I'm a fool to watch but never say
Are you bothered by the choice you made
The artist regrets being passive and not speaking up or intervening when they should have, and they still wonder if the addressed person is troubled by their past choices.
Well maybe we will grow
When will you know
Would you keep feeling alone
I think we're falling deeper than you imagined
The artist hopes that everyone involved will learn from the experience and mature as a result, but they're unsure if the addressed person will ever recognize the gravity of the situation and take steps towards genuine connection and companionship.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: COVE RANDALL REBER
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